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Imperial College London: Rankings, Popular Courses, Fees

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#6 in World

#3 in UK

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Imperial College London
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  • ICL President Hugh Brady recently shared the news that Imperial London will be partnering with the Science Gallery Bengaluru to develop research facilities, offer a joint-fellowship program, and will be sharing talents and resources, per The Hindu.
  • The college has denied claims made by Pakistani Politician Maryam Nawaz of opening a campus in Lahore.
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About Imperial College London

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Year of establishment
1907
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Total foreign students
6138
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
7
Endowment value
Pound 141 million
Accepted exams
Male/Female ratio
0.63
UG/PG course ratio
1.45
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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:   Is Imperial better than Oxford?
A: 

Both are very good in different areas. Imperial College is known for its strong STEM courses. Oxford is considered the better option for its humanities and social Science programs. Imperial maintains strong industry connections in the tech and Science industry. Oxford carries a historical reputation and has educated more than 30 British Prime Ministers. 

Q:   How much does Imperial College London cost for international students?
A: 

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:

Courses

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:   Is Imperial College London good for research?
A: 

Yes, ICL London is among the best UK colleges for research. The Research Excellence Framework considers it to be the best UK university for research. Behavioural and Social Science, Innovation, Environment, Data, Biology, and Public Health and Policy, are some popular areas of research at ICL.

The university played a key role in developing vaccines to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Imperial College London Ranking 2026

#6

World level
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#3

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Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings
#1

Mechanical Engineering

#1

Aeronautical Engineering

#2

Civil Engineering

#2

Electrical Engineering

#3

Computer Science

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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.

Q:   Which is better for MBA, Imperial College or Cambridge University?
A: 

Both Imperial College London and Cambridge University offer a world-class MBA program. University of Cambridge is more popular for Digital Marketing, Strategy, and Energy, and Sustainability. Imperial College UK stands out for Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Busines Analytics.

Cambridge is among the top 3 universities in the UK for an MBA. Imperial College London ranks below it at #6, in the latest Shiksha rankings.

Q:   Which is the best university in London?
A: 

The Imperial College ranks as the #1 university in London as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings. QS World also ranks it the best in the city for 2026.

The University College London is in second place with a global rank of #9, while King's College London, makes up the top 3, with a global rank #31, per QS World.

Q:   What is the best course at the Imperial College London?
A: 

Most Imperial London courses are considered among the best in the country. However, it really stands out in the UK for the streams given below, per the latest Shiksha Rankings.

Course or StreamRank in the UK
Mechanical Engineering#1
Aeronautical Engineering#1

Note: The rankings are subject to vary over time. For the latest rankings, students are advised to check out the rankings page.

Imperial College London Admissions 2026

  • Application fees :Pound 22 - 150
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   How can an Indian student get into Imperial College London after 12th?
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Imperial College London accepts country-specific qualifications from students all over the globe. Listed below are the requirements for Indian students aiming to pursue UG courses at Imperial College:

Qualifications

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

Grades Required

Candidates must obtain the minimum scores listed below in 12th grade examinations:

  • Overall score of 90-92% across five subject
  • Score of 90-95% in relevant subjects
Q:   Can I transfer to the Imperial College London from my current college or university?
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Transfers are not that common at Imperial College UK. Indian students enrolled at a different college or university can apply either as a visiting student or contact the Admisison team to know more about any transfer opportunities.

Transfers may be possible to a course offered by the department of Life Sciences, Physics, or Mathematics. It is not possible to transfer to a UG Engineering course.

Q:   Which has higher chances of admission: Imperial College or University College London?
A: 

The Imperial College acceptance rate of 15%, places it among the most selective higher educational institutes in the region. IC London is only known to accept about 15 applications of every 100 it receives which makes it very competitive to get into.

University College London in comparison, is slightly less picky, with an acceptance rate of 30%, UC London is twice as easier to secure admissions at than Imperial College. 

Q:   What are the Imperial College London English language requirements?
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Imperial College London admission requirements for international students comprise proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. Imperial College accepts major English proficiency exam scores as a proof of proficiency in the English language. Students can refer to the table below for minimum score requirements:

Tests

Minimum Scores

Recommended Scores

Duolingo

Overall 115 (with no less than 105 in any band score)

Overall 125 (with no less than 115 in any band score)

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all elements)

Overall 7.0 (with minimum 6.5 in all elements)

OET

Grade C+ / 300 in all elements

Grade B / 350 in all elements

PTE Academic

Overall 62 (with minimum 56 in all elements)

Overall 69 (with minimum 62 in all elements)

TOEFL iBT

Overall 92 (with minimum 20 in all elements)

Overall 100 (with minimum 22 in all elements)







Imperial College London
Imperial College London UK Scholarships

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₹ 2.2 CrTotal scholarship amount
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Q:   What is the Formula 1 Scholarship at the Imperial College UK?
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The college, in collaboration with the Formula 1, offers 3 scholarships to female students and to those from minority ethnic backgrounds to encourage participation of students in motorsports. The scholarships covers the full cost of studies including tuition and living costs for students for the full duration. To be eligible, students need to meet the conditions given below.

  • Be a female student or from a minority ethnic background
  • Should be enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering program
  • Demonstrate academic excellence
  • Only one F1 scholarship to be awarded each year

For more information, check out the scholarship page.

Q:   What is the Chevening Scholarship to study in the UK?
A: 

The Chevening Scholarship is a fully funded financial aid offered by the UK government to Indian students interested in a 1-year PG program. It covers the full tuition costs, offers a monthly stipend (varies), covers visa fees, and provides a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the country. Students also get an air ticket to travel to home country, every year. 

To be eligible, students need to meet the below conditions:

  • Be an Indian student
  • Agree to return to home country for at-least two years after scholarship ends
  • Have prior full-time work experience of 2 years
  • A UG degree with great scores
  • Have an unconditional admission offer
Q:   What are best scholarships for Indian students in the UK?
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Mentioned below are some popular financial aid options for Indian students in the UK.

Type of ScholarshipScholarship NameFinancial AwardEligibile Courses
Merit-basedErasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarship
  • Covers all tuition, travel, and living expenses
PG or Research
Merit-basedCommonwealth Scholarship
  • Covers tuition costs
  • Airfare
  • Personal Stipend
PG or Research
Merit-basedGREAT ScholarshipsGBP 10,000 or INR 12.11 LPG

1 GBP = INR 121,18

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Imperial College London Popular Courses

M.Sc.
MBA/PGDM
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MSc Business Analyticsicon12 months

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Imperial College London
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 56% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Liberal
Internships3.8
Part time work3.3
Post study jobs3.8
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.5
Value for money4
Public transportation4.5
Safety4
Indian Food4.2
Permanent Immigration3.5
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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
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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
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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2025
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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
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MSc Economics & Strategy for Business - Batch of 2025
4.6
Strong academic rigor.
Tips: Imperial has a rigorous and fast paced environment that requires strong time management. You have to adapt to the diverse international cohort. The discussion style of teaching is like a cultural shift but is quite enriching. Feel free to look out for extracurriculars.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1925
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 42025
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MSc Economics & Strategy for Business - Batch of 2022
4.4
Welcoming and friendly campus.
Tips: Be prepared to dive into the city life of London alongside the campus experience offered by Imperial. A wonderful atmosphere to learn on a personal and professional level and a journey of growth for students. Lots of guidance in applying for internships and mentorships. The experienced careers guidance team helps to find opportunities perfect to build your profile that is best suited for the roles candidates are looking for and future prospects after graduation, too.
Dislikes (Safety): The city of London is unsafe. However, Imperial College does try to offer as many options to overcome these difficulties as possible. They have numerous hotlines and safety measures but there are some pickpockets in London city, not necessarily close to the college but all through the city.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 3350
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000
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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2026
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Intense, world class, and demanding.
Tips: Before joining students should know that this college is academically intense fast-paced and highly competitive. You need strong time management, self-discipline and comfort with ambiguity. There's a little hand-holding. The workload can feel overwhelming if you come in expecting a relaxed or overly social academic culture. The transition was challenging but manageable. Academically expectations were much higher than in my previous education. Culturally, the shift was real. Classrooms are diverse, discussions are direct and independence is assumed. Living in London also requires adjusting to high cost, a fast routine and a very individualistic lifestyle. I did not avail of a scholarship. Scholarships here are limited, highly competitive and often merit-based or need-based. Allowances, when available, usually cover partial tuition or fixed grants rather than full living expenses, so financial planning is critical. Satisfaction is high with the university and course due to global reputation, faculty quality and exposure. The country offers strong career opportunities but the cost of living and pressure can reduce day to day comfort. This experience plays off long-term but it's not an easy ride. Research course structure deeply before accepting. Budget realistically for London. Build academic and professional resilience early.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35650
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Imperial College London Placements

Top Recruiters

Accenture
Bank of America
BBC
Goldman Sachs
shell
Rolls Royce
Google
Jaguar
Cognizant
Deutsche Bank
Exxon
Deloitte
Merrill Lynch
Apple
Bloomberg
Amazon
Singapore Airlines
A T Kearney
Amazon.com
CapGemini
McKinsey
Bain and Company
bnp paribas
JP Morgan Chase
Credit Suisse
lvmh
Heinz
Citigroup
UBER
HSBC
KPMG
KPMG
Morgan Stanley
pwc
Societe Generale
UBS
McKinseyCompany
Nielson
RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
Unilever
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Q:   How many hours per week can students work part-time in the UK?
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Indian students can work 20 hrs/week during the semester in the UK. They can work 40 hrs/week (or full-time) during semester breaks. To be eligible to work part-time in the UK, students would need to meet the conditions given below.

  • Should be enrolled in a full-time, degree-level or higher course at a UKVI licnesed college or university
  • Can only work 10 hrs/week for below-degree courses
  • Must have a UK student visa with work conditions clearly mentioned on the BRP
  • The college or university should have a track record of compliance
Q:   What is the average salary made by students working part-time in the UK?
A: 

Students earn INR 1.2 K-INR 1.8 K per hour on average. The wages depend on age, type of job, and location. Mentioned below are the minimum living wages for international students working part-time.

Age21+18-20Under 18
Minimum wage per hourINR 1.5 KINR 1.3 KINR 970

Source: GOV.uk

Q:   What are the best paying jobs in London for Indian students?
A: 

Management and IT graduates are of very high demand to employers in London. Mentioned below are some of the best paying job roles in London for Indian students to consider.

Job TitleAverage Salary in GBPAverage Salary in INR
Software EngineerGBP 50,834INR 61.6 Lakhs
Data AnalystGBP 34,707INR 42.05 Lakhs
Project ManagerGBP 49,300INR 59.73 Lakhs
Marketing ManagerGBP 45,244INR 54.8 Lakhs
Operations ManagerGBP 47,541INR 57.6 Lakhs

Source: Payscale

1 GBP = INR 121.17

Imperial College London Cost for Indian Students

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(182 courses)
– / –Duration: 3 months-2 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 69 - 125, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE
MBA/PGDM(17 courses)
– / –Duration: 12 months-1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 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
Duration: 3-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 105 - 125
B.Sc.(57 courses)
INR 39 L - 68 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3-6 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 115 - 125
MBBS(2 courses)
INR 68 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4-6 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE: 62 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
BBA(1 course)
INR 49 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
MPH(1 course)
INR 55 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
M.A.(1 course)
INR 38 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 21 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
INR 98 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
Others PG(1 course)
INR 28 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
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Q:   Does Imperial gives free iPads to its students?
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Yes, the Imperial London offers free iPads to its medical students. This does not apply to students enrolled in other courses. However, students can borrow them from the Imperial College London library for short periods during operational hours. 

The Ipads don't usually come with accessories like keyboards and pens. These can be bought separately. Students can also buy iPads at discounted prices, thanks to the college's negotiations with Apple. Ipads are also allowed to be used for some exams on campus.

Q:   Can I pay my fees in installments at the Imperial College UK?
A: 

Yes, students can pay the Imperial College London fees in installments, if they cannot afford to do so in one-go, provided they meet the eligibility conditions given below.

  • Should be a self-paying student. If the studies are fully-funded by an extrnal sponsor, tuition fees cannot be paid in installments
  • Should not have any overdue balance on the invoice.  Make sure to submit all the dues before the date mentioned on the invoice or the original email received by the student.
  • Be enrolled in a course with a duration of more than 8 months
Q:   How much does it cost to pursue an Computer Science programme at Imperial College London?
A: 

Indian students would have to spend INR 52.35 Lakh to pursue a BSc in Computer Science at the Imperial College. For an MSc in Computer Science, the fees is INR 55.6 Lakh. The tuition costs can increase every year depending on inflation.

Students are advised to check the course page before applying to remain updated with the the latest changes. 







Imperial College UK Notable Alumni

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Q:   Is Rajiv Gandhi an alumni of Imperial College London?
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Yes, Rajiv Gandhi, an Indian Politician is an alumni of Imperial College London. He served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 -1989. In 1966, he began a course in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London. However, he was unable to complete the duration of his course and dropped out of the college. Among others, some of the popular Indian alumni of Imperial College are as follows:

  • Cyrus Mistry: An Indian-born Irish Businessman (He was the chairman of the Tata Group, an Indian business conglomerate, from 2012-16)
  • Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry: An Indian-born Irish Billionaire Construction Tycoon  (He was chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group and a major shareholder of India's the largest private conglomerate, Tata Group)
  • Sunetra Gupta: An Indian-born British Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and a Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at the Department of Zoology,  University of Oxford
  • Kavin Bharti Mittal: An Indian Internet Entrepreneur
Q:   Did Bharti Mittal attend the Imperial College UK?
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Kavin Bharti Mittal, son of billionaire Sunil Mittal, who founded the Bharti Airtel, one of India's the largest telecom giants, pursued his studies at ICL London. Kavin pursued a Master's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Management at the college. Mittal pursued his UG studies in the same field at the University of York. He then went on to build the Hike messenger, and the Rush Gaming Universe.

Q:   Apart from Rajiv Gandhi, which other famous Indian politician attended the Imperial College London?
A: 

Conrad Sangma, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya since 2018, also pursued his studies at the Imperial College. Conrad pursued an MBA at the college. Before that, he also completed an BBA in Entrepreneurial Management at the Wharton School of the University of the Pennsylvania, in the US.

He started his political career in the late 90s, as the campaign manager for his father, PA Sangma, of the Nationalist Congress Party.

Q:   Is there an Indian student association on campus at the Imperial College London?
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Yes, the college runs multiple student clubs and societities for Indian students. Some popular ones are mentioned below.

  • Indian - Available, only to members of the Imperial College Union, it is one of the largest Indian student societies in the UK. The society takes part in several popular social and cultural events. These include Just Bollywood, Utsav, and the East Meets West, among others.
  • Indian National Student Association - Similar to Indian, it provides a platform for Indian students to come together. It welcomes students from more than 35 UK universities, that also includes Cambridge, Imperial, and Oxford.

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Q:   Does Imperial College offer special accommodation to Masters students?
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Imperial College London, reserves housing facilities for its Masters students, at the Silwood Park campus based outside of London, near Ascot, Berkshire.

The facility includes space for around 100 beds, with rooms available in flat, studio, single & double bed formats.

The estimated cost of living at Silwood park varies between GBP 118-GBP 272 (INR 13.7 K-INR 31.6 K), based on the type of accommodation a student opts for.

To know more, students are advised to refer the ofificial Imperial College Silwood Park campus housing portal. 

Q:   Is Indian food available on the Imperial College UK Campus?
A: 

Yes, Indian food is available on the Imperial College campus. Students can find options like curries and rice at the general outlets like Queen's Tower Rooms and Fusion. However, Indian food on-campus can be very limited.

Students can find more variety off-campus. Restraurants like the Raka Fine Indian Cuisine, serve both vegan and non-vegetarian Indian food. Other popular places near the university campus include Dishoom Kensington, The India, and Maharaja of India.

Q:   How is the life of Indian students at Imperial College London campus?
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Indian students at Imperial College UK get the access to a wide world of opportunities. As per the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university offers one of the best campus life worldwide. From academics and sports facilities to meal options and the student affairs team, everything is readily available for students. Also, get the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs and organizations. Most of the students feel that the city is extremely safe to live in, which is a strong factor to choose this institution.

Indian students can visit a shop named Chaiwala, which is located close to the South Kensington campus of Imperial College. Here, they find a variety of good quality Indian food. Also, students residing in North Action get the access to good Indian food as well.

Listed below are ratings of the Imperial College London as per the reviews:

ParametersStars
Safety4.7
Public Transportation4.7
Student Life4.3
Indian Food4.1
Q:   Is on-campus housing guaranteed for students at Imperial College London?
A: 

Yes, on-campus housing is guaranteed for all first-year UG students, Oxbridge Medics, and exchange students who accepted their admission offer at Imperial College UK and met the conditions given below:

  • Should have Imperial College as firmly the first choice
  • Submit accommodation preference by the deadline specified

Rooms may not always be available based on a student's preference, however, these cater to the needs of most students.

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FAQs

Q:   Does Imperial College London accept Indian students?
A: 

Yes, Imperial College London accepts Indian students. During the 2023-24 admissions cycle, around 313 Indians applied to the college for undergraduate courses. Of these, 14 received an admission offer.

Apart from India, Imperial College accepts students from 144 unique countries in its undergraduate student body. Indian students must fulfill all the Imperial College entry requirements as mentioned in the course of their choice.

Q:   How's the Imperial College London campus life?
A: 

 While studying at the university, students get to enjoy the perfect blend of urban living with the close community feel of a small town. Mentioned below are the facilities which make Imperial College an ideal study-abroad option:

  • Student organizations & clubs;
  • Sports and athletics;
  • On-campus housing & dining;
  • Arts & performances;
  • Entertainment opportunities; and
  • Health & wellness.
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