Imperial College London (ICL)

About

Imperial College London is a leading global university, particularly renowned for its STEMB (Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Business) focus. Founded in 1907, the institution is committed to scientific discovery and innovation to address real-world challenges, with a mission "To be useful". 

Objectives

Imperial College London's primary objective is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine, and business, for the benefit of society. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Natural Sciences
• Imperial Business School

Reasons to Study at Imperial College London

1. A leader in global research

   Imperial is a major research university, with scholars and academics coming from all over the world to contribute perspectives, ideas and visions to projects and problems affecting us all. Many of these researchers also teach, ensuring you experience their expertise first hand.

2. Overseas programmes

   The University offer a wide variety of other international programmes, including Engineers without Borders, which involves a mixture of hands-on projects and training for students to show them how they can use their engineering skills to help those most in need and Global Brigades, which sees student volunteers travel to Central America and Africa to establish mobile medical clinics in under-resourced communities.

3. Internationally ranked and recognised

   Imperial are ranked among the top ten best universities in the world, making an Imperial degree highly valued by employers all over the world.

   
    

4. The faculty

   The lecturers at Imperial are among the best in the world. These are professors at the very top of their fields and have a genuine interest in teaching. The lectures are informative, interactive and engaging. They also allow for natural discussion to grow and encourage innovative thinking. 

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

• Academic requirements: See which qualifications they accept for undergraduate study and the minimum entry standards for each.
• English language: You need to meet the English language requirements – even if it is your native language.
• Admissions tests: Imperial doesn't have a university-wide test but some departments use a test in their selection process.
• View the information by region page for more information for country specific requirements. 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

• Academic requirements: See which qualifications they accept for postgraduate study and the minimum entry standards for each.
• English language: All home, EU and overseas applicants must demonstrate their English language proficiency.
• View the information by region page for more information for country specific requirements. 

How To Apply For Admission

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Apply online through My Imperial.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE: Apply online through UCAS Hub. 

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Imperial College London Campus Tour

Facilities

• Library: Imperial has seven libraries, with over 188,000 books, maps and other material. They subscribe to over 567,000 electronic journals, databases and e-books, so a huge amount of their collection is available to you online wherever you are. The Abdus Salam Library covers 5 floors and also has bookable study rooms, areas for group work, as well as over 250 student PCs and a Library Café.
• Laboratory: Imperial hosts state-of-the-art laboratories that are among the best equipped in Europe. Their facilities support world-class research, teaching, and consultancy, with many offering unique capabilities for specialist and cutting-edge investigations.
• Research Center: Imperial maintains an extensive range of research facilities and equipment spread across research disciplines and departments. 
• Accommodation: Imperial has a wide range of accommodation which caters for different tastes and budgets across London. Their halls vary in their location and character and each has its own individual atmosphere and social life.
• Hospital: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is made up of five hospitals across north west London and a number of satellite locations.
• Sports: Imperial has a range of sporting facilities across many campuses. 
• Gym: Their main gym at Ethos is kitted out with the latest state-of-the art equipment and features five designated work out zones, allowing you to easily focus on your target area. 
• Cafeteria: With more than 30 outlets, including cafés, restaurants and a convenience store, you're never far away from a hot meal, refreshments or a quick snack.

Accreditations

AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Professor Peter Haynes

  Provost & Deputy President Professor Peter Haynes became Provost & Deputy President of Imperial College London in October 2025. He leads the academic mission of Imperial, overseeing its research, education and innovation an... read more

  d translation activities. His role includes both strategy and planning, ensuring that resources are aligned with the strategic aims of the Imperial's plan.
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  Professor Ian Adcock

  Professor of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology Ian Adcock is Professor of Respiratory Cell & Molecular Biology and Head of the Molecular Cell Biology Group at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London. He also holds an h... read more

  onorary research position at the Royal Brompton Hospital enabling him to translate the basic research activities into the clinical environment.
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  Dr Lucia Li

  Clinical Lecturer (Neurology) Dr Lucia is a Clinical Lecturer in Neurology. Her subspecialty interest is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and her academic work is strongly influenced by her clinical practice in this area.
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  Professor John Dear

  Professor of Mechanical Engineering Prof. John P. Dear FREng, MA PhD CEng FIMechE CPhys FInstP, has been an academic for 35 years, in the Mechanics of Materials Division, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and is a Professor of... read more

  Mechanical Engineering. John was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2023.
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  Dr Dean Bodenham

  Lecturer in Statistics Dean Bodenham is a Lecturer in the Statistics section of the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London. His research interests include streaming data analysis, changepoint detection and two... read more

  -sample testing.

Notable Alumni

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  Brian May Composer
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  Hassan II Politician
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  Mary Archer Scientist
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  Kevin Warwick Engineer

History

The history of Imperial College London can be traced back to the founding of the Royal College of Chemistry in 1845 in London, with some ancestral medical schools dating back to 1823. The college was formed in 1907 out of the royal colleges in South Kensington, and throughout the 20th century became central to the national strategy for technical education and research. It existed for most of its life as part of the University of London, only becoming independent in 2007.