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Overview

Established in 1907, the Imperial College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Imperial College London is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Imperial College London offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 117-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Imperial College London also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Imperial College London's Control Typepublic

Entity

Imperial College London's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Imperial College London' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Imperial College London's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Acronym
Founded 1907
Motto Scientia imperii decus et tutamen
Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the Empire
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Campus Location

Address South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2AZ London
United Kingdom
Imperial College London Phone Number +44 (20) 7589 5111
Imperial College London Fax Number +44 (20) 7584 7596

Imperial College London's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Imperial College London's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Imperial College London's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Imperial College London's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Imperial College London.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Imperial College London's admission information.

Imperial College London's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Imperial College London's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Imperial College London a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Imperial College London's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Imperial College London's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Imperial College London has more than 11300 international students.

Imperial College London's Admission Office Admission Office



(20) 7594 8001


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Imperial College London.

Imperial College London's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Imperial College London has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Imperial College London's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Imperial College London's Control Type Control Type

Imperial College London is a public higher education institution.


Imperial College London's Entity Type Entity Type

Imperial College London is a non-profit higher education institution.


Imperial College London's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Imperial College London's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Imperial College London does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Imperial College London's main facilities:


Imperial College London's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Imperial College London's Library


Imperial College London's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Imperial College London's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Imperial College London's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Imperial College London's main services:


Imperial College London's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Imperial College London's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Imperial College London's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Imperial College London's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Imperial College London's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Imperial College London's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Imperial College London is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1907


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imperial College London's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imperial College London's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Imperial College London 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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