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Imperial College London Admissions 2025: Application Deadline, Requirements & Costs

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  • Jun 30, 2025, is the Imperial College London application deadline for admission to graduate programs for international students.

Home of over 23,000 students, Imperial College London is formed with the combination of the Royal College of Science and the Royal School of Mines and the City. Applicants can submit their application through UCAS for Imperial College London admissions. International students can submit their admission application before the Imperial application deadline.

The Imperial College London acceptance rate is around 15% for international students, which makes admission moderately competitive. According to Imperial College London reviews given by students, Imperial College gets a 4.8 rating out of 5.0 for Quality of faculty and Safety. Students can check the below table to learn more about the Imperial College London ratings:

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Ratings

Quality of Faculty and Safety

4.8

Student Life and Public Transportation

4.6

Imperial College London Facts

  • Imperial College has an international community from more than 145 countries
  • The four main disciplines of Imperial College London are science, engineering, medicine and business
  • Ranks among the top 10 universities in the world by QS and THE ranking 2024

We have the list of Imperial College London Scholarships for Indian Students

Imperial College London Admission 2024 Highlights

There is an Imperial College London application fee to submit the admission application. The below table includes the Imperial College London admission 2024 highlights for international students:

Particular

Requirements

Application portal

UG: UCAS

PG: myimperial.powerappsportals.com

Application fee

UG: £27.50 or INR 2.9k (For 2024 entry) & £28.50 or INR 3k (For 2025 entry) via UCAS

PG: £80 or INR 8.4k (£100 or INR 10.5k for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School)

MBA: £150 or INR 15.7k

Acceptance rate

15% (approx.)

English language tests accepted

TOEFL / IELTS / PTE

Standardized tests required

UG: SAT or ACT

PG: GRE / GMAT

International application deadlines

UG: Jan 29, 2025

PG: Jun 30, 2025

(£1 or INR 104.63)

We have the latest Imperial College London rankings In 2024

Imperial College London Courses & Fees 2024

Imperial College London courses are offered in over 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. Imperial MBA and MS programs are among the most popular courses for international students. The below table includes the Imperial College London fees for international students with course duration:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

Duration & Eligibility

MS (115 courses)

INR 23 L - 42 L

Duration: 1 year-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 115 - 125

MBA/PGDM (16 courses)

INR 17 L - 65 L

Duration: 12 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE

BE/BTech (26 courses)

INR 33 L - 43 L

Duration: 3-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 & Above, Duolingo: 105 - 115

MIM (15 courses)

INR 17 L - 44 L

Duration: 12 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE

BSc (39 courses)

INR 34 L - 41 L

Duration: 3-4 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 115 - 125

MBBS (1 course)

INR 49 L

Duration: 6 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above

MA (1 course)

INR 36 L

Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above

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Imperial College London Admission Deadlines 2024

International students can apply for Imperial admissions through UCAS application to study undergraduate programs before the Imperial UCAS deadline. For graduate admission, applicants can submit the admission application through the official website. We have mentioned below the Imperial College London deadline for international students:

Programs

Application Deadlines

Undergraduate

Jan 29, 2025

Graduate

Jun 30, 2025

Medicine MBBS

Oct 14, 2024

Read about the Fall Intake in the UK in 2024

How can an Indian Student get into Imperial College London?

International students who wish to apply for Imperial College London admissions must meet the entry requirements. Here we have covered the Imperial College London requirements for Indian students to get admission to undergraduate and graduate programs:

Requirements for UG admissions:

  • Academic Excellence: Must hold an accepted qualification equivalent to an A-level
  • English Proficiency: Demonstrate strong English language skills as per the program
  • Standardized Tests (Undergraduate): Some undergraduate programs might require standardized tests like SAT or ACT
  • Subject-Specific Preparation: Ensure you have strong foundations in the subjects relevant to your desired program. This is particularly important for STEM fields.

Requirements for PG admissions:

  • Academic Excellence: Must hold a bachelor’s degree
  • English Proficiency: Demonstrate strong English language skills as per the program
  • Standardized Tests (graduate): Some undergraduate programs might require standardized tests like GMAT or GRE
  • Documents required: Submit academic transcripts, Statement of purpose, etc.

Check the Requirements to Study in the UK for Indian Students

What are the English language requirements at Imperial College London?

International students have to submit the test scores of English language exams to meet the English proficiency requirements. Below we have mentioned the Imperial IELTS requirements with other English language tests:

English Language Tests

Standard Level Score

Higher Level Score

IELTS

6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)

7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)

TOEFL iBT

92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)

100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)

Duolingo

115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score

125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

PTE

62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)

69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)

Read How to Study in the UK without IELTS in 2024

Does ICL have an Application Fee?

International applicants have to pay an Imperial College London application fee to submit the admission application. ICL application fee varies with each program type. Refer to the table below to know the Imperial College London application fee:

Program

Application Fee

UG

For 2024 entry: £27.50 or INR 2,877.40 up to six choices (UCAS)

For 2024 entry: £28.50 or INR 2,982.03 up to six choices (UCAS)

PG

£80 or INR 8.4k

(£100 or INR 10.5k for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School)

MBA

£150 or INR 15.7k

(£1 or INR 104.63)

Note: If you are eligible for an application fee waiver you will not have to pay the application fee. Check the Imperial College London application fee waiver requirements

Also read: Cost of Studying in the UK for Indian Students in 2024

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Friendly
  • Liberal
Student Views
  • 86% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships4.3
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs4.4
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.3
Value for money4.3
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food4.1
Permanent Immigration4
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MBBS/BSc Medicine - Batch of 2029
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.
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MSc Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells - Novel Therapies - Batch of 2024
5
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.
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MSc Applied Computational Science and Engineering - Batch of 2024
3.7
It is important to understand the requirements of your course.
Tips: Make sure to do thorough research on the course you're going for. Sort out your accommodation before getting here. Look out for all the scholarships that are available and you can apply for a scholarship even before getting a letter of acceptance.
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MRes Cancer Biology - Batch of 2023
4.2
A life-changing experience.
Tips: The cultural shift was seamless and scholarships made the financial part manageable. I am thoroughly satisfied with the course learnings and assignments. The central part of London is slightly more expensive than the rest of the UK but the whole experience makes it worth it!
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MSc Management - Batch of 2024
5
Start your application as early as possible.
Tips: Consider expecting a cultural shift if you're moving abroad. Research course satisfaction, content and reviews beforehand. Expect a rigorous academic environment which expects a lot. Socialise and make as many connections as you can. Start applying for jobs and internships as soon as you get accepted and decide on joining Imperial, the sooner you start the better off you will be.
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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2022
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. 
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Imperial College London Admissions 2024 FAQs

Q:   What is the cost of staying at the Imperial College London?

A: 

As an interntional student at Imperial, the estimated living expenses will be as follows:

ParticularsMonthly Cost
Accommodation - College Run£912
Accommodation - Private Sector£994
Food£308
Travel£129
Personal and Leisure£218

Read: Cost of Living for International Students in UK

Q:   Does Imperial College London offer scholarships to Indian students?

A: 

There are various Imperial College London scholarships available to help the students in reducing their cost of studying abroad. Check below the list of popular scholarships at Imperial College:

Scholarships

Amount

Imperial Excellence (MBA)

Up to INR 21 L

Imperial Excellence (MSc)

Up to INR 15 L

India Future Leaders Scholarship

INR 10.5 L towards tuition fees

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

INR 41.3 L towards tuition fees and maintenance stipend

International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarships

INR 5.3 L per year for the duration of your studies

Read about the UK Scholarships for Indian Students in 2024

Q:   How can I get admission in Imperial College London?

A: 

Applicants have to submit one application to be considered for admission up to five different courses in the same year of entry. We have mentioned Imperial College London application process for international students below:

Step 1: Select online application and choose your program

Step 2: Check general entry requirements of your program

Step 3: Write a personal statement

Step 4: Submit other important documents

Step 5: Check the Imperial College London deadline of your program

Step 6: Pay non-refundable Imperial College London application fee and submit the application

Q:   Does ICL have application fee?

A: 

International applicants have to pay an Imperial College London application fee to submit the admission application. ICL application fee varies with each programme type. Refer to the table below to know the Imperial College London application fee:

Program

Application Fee

UG

For 2024 entry: £27.50 or INR 2,877.40 up to six choices (UCAS)

For 2024 entry: £28.50 or INR 2,982.03 up to six choices (UCAS)

PG

£80 or INR 8.4k

(£100 or INR 10.5k for all MSc applications to Imperial College Business School)

MBA

£150 or INR 15.7k

(£1 or INR 104.63)

Note: If you are eligible for an application fee waiver you will not have to pay the application fee. Check the Imperial College London application fee waiver requirements

Q:   How much is Imperial College London fees?

A: 

International students can check below the Imperial College London cost of studying undergraduate and graduate programs:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (115 courses)

INR 23 L - 42 L

MBA/PGDM (16 courses)

INR 17 L - 65 L

Others (26 courses)

INR 33 L - 43 L

MBBS (15 courses)

INR 17 L - 44 L

BSc (39 courses)

INR 34 L - 41 L

MBBS (1 course)

INR 49 L

MPH (1 course)

INR 39 L

PG Certificate (5 courses)

INR 16 L - 19 L

PG Diploma (3 courses)

INR 25 L - 31 L

Others PG (1 course)

INR 24 L

MA (1 course)

INR 36 L

Q:   What IELTS score is required for Imperial College London?

A: 

International students have to submit the test score of English language exams to meet the English proficiency requirements. Below we have mentioned the Imperial IELTS requirements with other English language tests:

English Language Tests

Standard Level Score

Higher Level Score

IELTS

6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)

7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)

TOEFL iBT

92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)

100 overall (minimum 22 in all elements)

Duolingo

115 overall with no less than 105 in any band score

125 overall with no less than 115 in any band score

PTE

62 overall (minimum 56 in all elements)

69 overall (minimum 62 in all elements)

Read How to Study in the UK without IELTS in 2024

Q:   What are the admission requirements for MBA at Imperial College London?

A: 

Imperial College London MBA is highly respected course that helped its students attract an average annual salary of £68,657 in 2021. The course includes consulting assignments, innovation projects, internships, etc. The following points will provide an overview of Imperial College London MBA admission requirements:

  • Minimum 3-years of full-time work experience
  • Electronic copies of full degree transcripts and certificates
  • Personal statement of 1,500 character limit
  • An updated CV
  • Answers to career planning questions
  • 2 reference letters
  • Valid GMAT/ GRE scores
  • Proof of English-language proficiency (7.0 on IELTS, 100 on TOEFL, or 125 on Duolingo)
  • Application fee of £150

Q:   When to apply for Imperial College?

A: 

International students can apply for Imperial admissions through UCAS application to study undergraduate programs before Imperial UCAS deadline. For graduate admission, applicants can submit the admission application through official website. We have mentioned below the Imperial College London deadline for international students:

Programs

Application Deadlines

Undergraduate

Jan 29, 2025

Graduate

Jun 30, 2024

Medicine MBBS

Oct 14, 2024

Read about the Fall Intake in the UK 2024

Q:   How do I apply for postgraduate courses at Imperial College London?

A: 

In order to apply for postgraduate courses at Imperial College London, students need to apply via its online application portal, known as Imperial Gateway.

For application purpose, students need to create an account on the Imperial Gateway. Once an account has been created, students need to login to the portal, select their degree level, academic year, and course.

Students are then required to upload all their documents on the portal, pay an application fee (details have been mentioned above), and wait for the University’s decision.

Before applying for any course, students must check all the entry requirements thoroughly to avoid any confusion.

Q:   Is Imperial College London better than Harvard?

A: 

Imperial College London and Harvard University are among the best universities to study abroad. We have compared them below in terms of thier fees and other facts:

UniversitiesFirst-Year Tuition FeesAcceptance Rate
Imperial College LondonINR 16 L to INR 65 L15% (approx.)
Harvard UniversityInr 17 L to INR 72 L4% (approx.)

Q:   What is the acceptance rate for Imperial College London for Indian students?

A: 

Imperial College London acceptance rate is around 15%, which means admissions are moderately competitive. Out of 100 applicants only 15 admitted. To get admission to the university, applicants have to meet the general Imperial College London requirements.

Q:   How to apply for PG Admission at Imperial College London?

A: 

In order to apply for postgraduate courses at Imperial College London, students must use the online application portal of the University, Imperial Gateway. Students need to create an account and submit all the documents and other related information on the portal itself. Please note that different postgraduate courses have different closing dates, hence, students must visit each course page for exact deadline and entry requirements.

Eligibility & Documents Required for Imperial College London PG Admission

Following are the eligibility criteria for Imperial College London postgraduate taught admissions:

·      Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 7.5 to 8 GPA on a scale of 10 (or score of 65 to 70% aggregate) from an Elite Indian institution*

·      English proficiency score (either of): GRE  Minimum score of 92, IELTS: Minimum 6.5 bands, PTE: Minimum score of 62, or GRE  (optional): Minimum score of 300

Following documents are required for PG students:

·      Academic transcripts

·      Language proficiency score report

·      GRE/Essays or 

·      Resume/CV

·      Essays or SOP, as per course requirement

·      Two to three LORs

·      Additional supplements such as video essays or portfolios, as per course requirement

·      Financial documents

Fee waiver form, if any

Q:   How to send documents to Imperial College London

A: 

Whether you apply for an undergraduate course or postgraduate course, you will need to send your admission documents to Imperial College London, in online mode.

·      Undergraduate applicants need to send the documents through UCAS portal

·      Postgraduate applicants need to send the documents through the University’s online application portal, Imperial Gateway

Q:   How do I apply for undergraduate courses at Imperial College London?

A: 

Students, who wish to pursue undergraduate courses at Imperial College London, need to apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) portal. With the help of this portal, students can apply for a maximum of five courses. For this purpose, students need to create an online account on the UCAS portal, enter their academic details/ work details/ other personal details, choose their courses, and submit the application and application fee. Students can track their application on the UCAS portal itself. UCAS code for Imperial College London is I50. Students must make sure to keep all the communication that they receive from the University.

Here's a step-by-step guide to apply to UCAS

Q:   How to apply for UG Admission at Imperial College London?

A: 

. In order to apply for undergraduate courses at Imperial College London, students need to apply through University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Students must note the following details:

·      UCAS code for the Imperial College London is I50

·      The course code for each individual course is available in the individual course page or UCAS

·      UCAS application can be submitted from September beginning

·      Students applying for Medicine or Dentistry courses need to apply by mid-October

·      For other courses, applications close in January

·      UCAS fee for single choice is £22.50 and for multiple choices is it £27

·      Students can track their application on the UCAS portal

·      Eligibility & Documents Required for Imperial College London UG Admission

The undergraduate applicants need to provide English proficiency exam score from either IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic. Apart from this, the applicants need to ensure that their basic school education meets the chosen subjects of the bachelor’s degree. For example, PCB for Bachelors in Biology and PCM for Bachelor of Technology/Engineering.

For UG aspirants, the following documents are required:

·      Academic transcripts

·      Language proficiency score report

·      Letters of recommendation (LORs)

·      Supplement essays

·      Additional supplements such as interview form or portfolios, as per course requirement

·      Financial documents

·      Fee waiver form, if any

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