BSc Physics
at Imperial College London, London

4.4 /5

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BSc Physics
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Imperial College London
Overview

Imperial College London BSc Physics is the flagship course of the university, which has secured the rank #5 in Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025.

While choosing this university, students must consider the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of GBP 41,650. Also, they will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. For securing admission to the university, applicants must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, PTE and Duolingo.

Students must fulfill all the admission requirements and submit all the required documents to boost their chances of studying here.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹51.92 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

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BSc Physics
at
Imperial College London
Fees

When planning for the BSc Physics at Imperial College London, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of GBP 41,650. Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the Imperial College London.

To know about the complete breakdown of the Imperial College London BSc Physics fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please refer to the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 51,92,103

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 6,78,091
Insurance	INR 93,050

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 119.91 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 22ⁿᵈ May 2025

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BSc Physics
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Imperial College London
Entry Requirements

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92%
Applicants must have passed one of the following:

CISCE - ISC (Council for Indian School Certificate Examination - Indian School Certificate) Class XII

CBSE – AISSE (Central Board of Secondary Education – All India Senior School Examination) Class XII

Minimum entry standard is 92% overall, to include:

95% in Mathematics

95% / 90% including Physics

Subjects required: Mathematics, Physics
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PTE

Marks - 69/90
minimum 62 in all elements

IELTS

Marks - 7/9
minimum 6.5 in all elements

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Duolingo

Marks - 125/160
with no less than 115 in any band score

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BSc Physics
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Imperial College London
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#4	Biological Sciences The Complete University Guide, 2026
#9	Physics The Guardian, 2026

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BSc Physics
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Imperial College London
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Average earning after 1 year	Pound 40,000
Average earning after 3 years	Pound 36,000
Average earning after 5 years	Pound 47,000
Internship Available	Yes

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Imperial College London
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

64% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships4.3

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.4

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.6

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3.9

Anonymous

MSc Management - Batch of 2023

Offered by Imperial College London

4.5

Very hands on practical stuff; academically wasn’t great.

Tips: I honestly would say it was the biggest struggle phase of my life but it was worth it. You have to fight it through to get what you want. I have grown a lot, professionally and personally knowing different perspectives of different people and culture. I received an Imperial Excellence scholarship, which was around 10,000, because of my interview performance and my background with tech and internships I did.

Likes (Public transportation): Connectivity is the best part of London both intercity and Europe. It’s expensive I would say, it costs me about 150 - 200 a month in the tube. So, it is convenient but a bit expensive especially if you stay in Zone 2-3 to reach to zone 1, cause zone 2-3 are cheaper rent wise.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I have rated it 3 because lately everyone’s been against immigration and countries like the UK have changed their law in terms of ILR status from 5 years to 10 years to reduce them, so it’s very uncertain. If it were upto me, I would move here permanently. For me, I still don’t know what are my chances. I do have a skilled worker visa, but with the laws changing daily, it’s become impossible to predict

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1800

Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 31225

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Economics & Strategy for Business - Batch of 2023

Offered by Imperial College London

4.5

Great academic experience with strong support.

Tips: Students should know that the college is academically strong and offers great resources, but requires active engagement. Transitioning was smooth, though adapting to a more independent learning style and cultural differences took some adjustment. I did not take any scholarship. Overall, I am very satisfied with my university, course, and life in the UK.

Likes (Value for money): The curriculum, faculty, and resources were top-notch, providing practical skills and industry exposure that directly enhanced my career prospects. Considering the quality of education and long-term benefits, the tuition fee is well justified.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The UK provides the potential pathways to permanent settlement for graduates who continue working here, but the process can be lengthy and dependent on visa rules, so it is not fully certain. My chances seem pretty good as I am already employed here on a skilled worker visa. With careful planning, I believe I could secure permanent settlement in the UK.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2200

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025Read more

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MBBS/BSc Medicine - Batch of 2029

Offered by Imperial College London

4.7

Imperial College - A great college for international students.

Tips: There's a sizable Indian community here, so you will never feel alone, and the cultural shift will be very manageable. Everyone is really friendly and helpful too. I'm not sure how many scholarships there are for international students, apart from ones for exceptional performance in the admissions process. I am very satisfied with my course and university, and the country as a whole.

Likes (Indian Food): There's a shop very close to the South Kensington campus called Chaiwala, where you can find a lot of Indian food. The prices are a little bit high as this is London, but it's quite a nice quality. Most people have student accommodation at a place called North Action, where there are a lot more options for Indian food too.

Dislikes (Part time work): You can find lots of opportunities for part-time work, with the most common job being tutoring. Tutoring is probably the best job due to the flexibility and the pay available, but other jobs like being a waiter/waitress, bartender, or shop assistant are easily found. It is tough to balance work with studies, especially at Imperial, but it is certainly possible with dedication and discipline.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 775

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 37000

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2022

Offered by Imperial College London

3.7

The reality of UK colleges and job market.

Tips: It's not just about my college, Imperial College London, which is no. 1 in the UK, but about joining any tier 1 college, may it be Oxford, Cambridge, LBS, etc. Students should know the following: 1) Your job hunt starts in the month of September for Fall intake students. 2) You would mostly be eligible for graduate jobs meant for MSc students, usually students with less than 4 years of experience. 3) Job hunting predominantly lies in your hands, while college could assist when explicitly asked for, however, you are pretty much on your own. 4) Aim to secure a job within 3 to 4 months of your joining the college. So, if your college starts in September, ideally, you could secure a full-time graduate job by October to November end. 5) Prepare well in advance for assessment tests for graduate jobs, you pretty much cannot avoid that. Maybe 1 in 50 jobs will not have a test, the rest do. Assessment tests could be psychometric, quants, qualitative, deductions, gaming simulation, etc.

Likes (Public transportation): London is known for its public transportation and it's not just hyped but it is actually well connected whether it's tube, bus, overground, train, tram, etc. The transport is reasonable, smooth and well connected even if you are living away from central London. Student passes also help with the overall transport.

Dislikes (Value for money): Tuition fees are higher for tier 1 colleges as well, and the chances of getting a better job are higher, however, your chances do not increase as much as your fees do. The average salary is 30,000 pounds per annum, which does not change just because your college is better.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1725

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 33700

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells - Novel Therapies - Batch of 2024

Offered by Imperial College London

Highly enriching experience.

Tips: Life here is very competitive, fast-paced and challenging. Despite all these, I am very satisfied with my course. I get to learn the latest and ongoing research from a few of the top scientists in the world. Numerous scholarships are offered by the university, Indian and UK gov.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 450

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2024Read more

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BSc Physics
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Imperial College London
Highlights

Students will gain good grounding in physics, mathematics and experimental methods in first two years and will choose a broad physics education or specialize in a particular area such as theoretical physics or plasma physics in the third year
Students will be equipped with a wide range of skills such as using apparatus, conducting experiments, interpreting data, and presenting the results by laboratory classes
Students will also gain a solid understanding of how to use computers as tools to help model and understand the physics of complicated phenomena
Graduates may pursue a career as Research Analyst, Operational Researcher, Research Engineer, Systems Engineer etc.
Students will study subjects such as Advanced Electronics, Electricity and Magnetism, Relativity, Mathematics, Measurement and Uncertainty, Mechanics, Vibrations and Waves etc.