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International students can apply for Imperial College London admission 2026 through UCAS application to study undergraduate courses. Applicants must submit an online application for UG and PG admission by the below deadlines:

  • Imperial College London deadline for undergraduate admission is Jun 30, 2026
  • Deadlines for PG courses vary by program

Imperial College London Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(182 courses)
– / –Duration3 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 69 - 125, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE
MBA/PGDM(17 courses)
– / –Duration12 months-1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE: 314 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(34 courses)
INR 39 L - 55 LGet Fee Details
Duration3-5 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 105 - 125
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Q:   How is the academic life at Imperial College?
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Imperial College London is globally renowned for offering world-class programs and attracts students from all over the globe. As per the Imperial College reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the academic environment is a bit hectic, but the results are worth it. Reviews say that the teaching menthods are top-tier and the placement opportunities are good. Students have rate the university 4.8 stars for the quality of faculty.

Q:   How much does Imperial College London cost for international students?
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Imperial College London tuition cost for UG ranges between INR 33L- 42L and for PG, the tuition cost is between INR 17-64L. The Imperial College London tuition fee for popular programs is given below:

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Tuition Range

B.E. / BTech

INR 33L- 42L

B.Sc.

INR 33L- 41L

M.A.

INR 35L

MBA/PGDM

INR 64L

MIM

INR 17L-44L

MS

INR 23L- 41L

Q:   What IELTS score is required for Imperial College London?
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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 subject is Imperial College London famous for?
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Imperial College London is one of the top ranked university for courses such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Business (STEM-B). In the QS rankings, some of the top courses that rank well include Engineering and Technology, Biological Sciences, Masters in Business Analytics, and Global MBA. In THE 2024 rankings a few of its subjects that rank well are Clinical and Health, PG Computer Science, and Engineering.

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Imperial College London Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What rank is Imperial College London in UK?
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According to The Guardian Rankings Imperial College London ranks at #5 position in 2025 and the same rank in 2024. In comparison to these rankings, the university was ranked at #5 in 2025 and #6 in 2024 by the Complete University Guide showing an improvement by one position. 

Q:   Does ICL have application fee?
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Applicants do not require to pay a Imperial College London application fee if they are applying for PG certificates, PG diplomas, Postgraduate doctoral courses, and MRes courses. However, they must pay a non-refundable application fee for UG and PG application. Look at the mentioned Imperial application fee for international students -

Program

Application Fee

UG

For 2026 entry: £27.50 or INR 3.2K up to six choices (UCAS)

For 2026 entry: £28.50 or INR 3.3K up to six choices (UCAS)

PG

£80 or INR 8.5k

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

MBA

£150 or INR 15.9k

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 does MBA cost at Imperial College London?
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For international students, the Imperial College MBA fees is INR 17 L - 64 L per academic year. Note that the duration of this MBA course is 1 - 2 years. Although it is expensive to study this course, the return on investment is quite impressive as the average salary offered is GBP 68,441 (INR 73 L) per year. Also, this salary is expected to grow every year, based on the candidate's skill set and performance.

Conversion Rate: 1 GBP = INR 106.62

Q:   How are Imperial College London MIM courses ranked?
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Some of Imperial College London MIM programs have been ranked within the top courses in the country and worldwide. According to QS, the ranking of the college for MIM is #5 for Masters in Business Analytics Rankings and #21 for Global MBA for 2023.

Imperial College London MIM has maintained its rank #5 in Masters in Business Analytics Rankings for three consecutive years since 2021. Whereas, the college has been ranked at #21 and #22 for Global MBA in 2022 and 2021, respectively and thus observed an improving trend.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 53% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.9
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.5
Value for money4
Public transportation4.5
Safety4.1
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration3.6
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MSc International Management - Batch of 2025
5
Challenging, transformative and definitely worth it.
Tips: Come prepared to be challenged- academically, socially and personally. Imperial is fast paced and the workload is intense but that's exactly what makes it worth it. Be ready to engage deeply with your cohort as the majority of the assignments are group based and collaboration is at the heart of the experience.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2500
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 55000
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026Read more
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Param Jain Verified Icon
MSc Finance & Accounting - Batch of 2025
3.8
Great location and facilities.
Tips: This college is mainly for rich brats; half of the Indian crowd will go back to India, mind this. Be practical and be mindful of this. The brand name is great, but that will not help in the job search. Don't come to this university if you are taking an education loan.
Likes (Public transportation): Near South Keng, the line is always working never faced an issue in that. Transport is expensive because the majority of the classes are in peak hours and that means no student discount whatsoever. The campus is in the centre of London so no issues in that.
Dislikes (Part time work): Imperial is filled with the richest people; no one even considered part time work. On campus, there are jobs. I haven't seen any Master's student woring there. Part time if done is manageable but classes were almost every day.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1250
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 42000
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026Read more
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Yukta Sajnani Verified Icon
MSc Economics & Strategy for Business - Batch of 2025
4.1
Realistically optimistic experiences.
Tips: The college is one of the best that they could pick. Just look at the curriculum closely before deciding on which course to apply for. Keep in mind the immigration policies as they gravely impact your permanent settlement probability. Be ready for sleepless nights and too much caffeine. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting in.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty members are best at what they teach. The course is extremely fast-paced but the quality of the faculty is something one can never complain about. They are knowledgeable and attentive both. One of our modules was taught by the governor of the Central Bank of England so it doesn't get better than that.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I did get a sponsored job there. However, the state and the regulations there have made it pretty difficult to find sponsored jobs. They are few and far between. It has nothing to do with Imperial per se. It is mainly attributed to the regulations enforced by the UK government and their frequently changing immigration policies.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2050
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 43000
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026Read more
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MSc Finance & Accounting - Batch of 2024
3.4
Choose your course wisely.
Tips: Students stretch themselves too thin trying to make the most out of living abroad for the first time as well as leveraging all the opportunities and resources available at their university to up-skill themselves and also try to land a high paying job by applying to 100+ job postings a month. In addition to all these aspects of being a student, many people also take up part time jobs to support themselves. Very important for people to crystallise the reason why they chose the university and focus on achieving those goals. Go easy on yourselves and focus your energy on one, maybe two things that could potentially propel you towards what you want.
Dislikes (Value for money): All courses at Imperial College or any other college for that matter are expensive for international students and the job market across the world is quite competitive. If you think a fancy MSc degree is your ticket to success, you’re naive. Research well and come in with a feasible plan, success however you’d like to define it, will not fall on your lap just because you have a degree. I learnt that the hard way.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026Read more
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AnonymousVerified Icon
MSc Financial Technology - Batch of 2025
3.8
Amazing, well qualified, approachable, and friendly faculty.
Tips: Be prepared for a hectic schedule, academically rigorous experience. That said, there are lots of student led clubs and programmes which cater to almost everyone's interests. Amazing diversity on the campus, lots and lots of events happening every day.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Amazing, well qualified, approachable, and friendly faculty. Engage the audience very well, active class participation, novel ways of teaching, numerous class activities and structured but rigorous content. A diverse set of faculty members from very reputable institutions.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1700
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026Read more
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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2025
4
A transformational Imperial experience.
Tips: I would say that I was extremely satisfied with my university course and the country. A few things that I would suggest a student should know before they join this college are that they should consider living in GradPad Woodlane Studios which is located inside Imperial White City campus and they have the option of running shuttle bus systems, every half an hour till 5 PM and that is for free. Also, the white campus is very homey. My accommodation was extremely friendly. The staff was amazing and I made some of my best friends there. I met them and the campus is extremely safe. It is full of like cameras around and there is 24 seven security and even the Imperial enterprise lab is available there scale space is another building which is home to a lot of business ventures, ideas and workshops and even some career affairs. The place is extremely beautiful and comfortable. Westfield Mall is like seven minutes of walk. There are Tesco and Starbucks which are just two minutes of walk and a lot of other departmental stores around. There is also a cafe which is literally on the ground floor of one of Imperial‘s buildings inside the campus and you can get student discounts there, and there are other grocery stores available in Westfield Mall. I highly recommend this place as it is safe, student-friendly and very comfortable to be in. Especially the accommodation will become a home to you because the receptionist and the staff there are extremely helpful and the common spaces are actually a lot of fun.
Likes (Value for money): Make time for yourself. You can learn languages from Imperial at a very low cost and it’s easier when you can stay consistent with someone teaching you in person, try different things while you’re in London, and you can become lazy. You can just not want to go outside your accommodation and be in the comfort of meeting friends, but explore the city. Go outside if you can make your own money and explore more places. There are so many beautiful places around London and other than that, I would say create a routine. Take care of your health and try to have as many cook as many meals as you can, and save money on that. London can be expensive, but take a work from home opportunities. Try tutoring children through platforms like explore, learning. Really treat this as one as a once in a lifetime opportunity and make goals, make targets for every month and just enjoy the ride because it’s one of the best memories. It’s honestly the best memories I have.
Dislikes (Part time work): I would suggest that if you want to work in the UK or in London, please start as soon as you can, and do not delay by more than three months. As soon as you can start. We want to wait and try and build a CV and then apply for jobs, but you can build your CV immediately by applying for internships and part-time, which are directly related to your job, and if you cannot find something, you should start applying for internships as soon as you start your course till the time you find one, you should try and do coffee chats and keep improving yourself and keep building your heart skills. Keep practising new tools, staying up-to-date with AI and the latest commercial knowledge and start doing passion projects or start writing online and creating a personal brand or start creating content on how your life is at Imperial and that two counts marketing yourself or taking up consistent courses on platforms like Coursera from leading universities.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2200
Prepping time for classes17 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026Read more
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Software EngineerGBP 50,834INR 61.6 Lakhs
Data AnalystGBP 34,707INR 42.05 Lakhs
Project ManagerGBP 49,300INR 59.73 Lakhs
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