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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
To be a part of UG STEM courses at Imperial College London, international students are required to have subjects in the 12th grade. International students are generally expected to be very good at quantitative reasoning.
Look at the table given below for the ICL admission requirements for courses -
| STEM field | Required 12th subjects (India) | Typical India Class XII minimums |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (Mechanical) | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall across five; 90–95% in Maths and Physics. |
| Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in required subjects. |
| Chemical Engineering | Mathematics and Chemistry required; Physics/Further Maths advantageous. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and Chemistry. |
| Computing/Computer Science | Mathematics essential; Further Mathematics strongly preferred; Physics advantageous. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and relevant subjects. |
| Physics | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and Physics. |
| Mathematics | Mathematics and Further Mathematics required/strongly preferred. | Example published: 92% overall, with 95% in Mathematics and 95% in Physics or Chemistry (course page example). |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
International students need their coursework in certain subjects to be a part of Imperial College London admissions for STEM courses.
The quantitative nature of STEM courses can be challenging to some international students which is why these requirements are there.
International students can refer to the table below to know more -
| Field | Undergraduate subjects (A-level equivalents) | Postgraduate background |
|---|---|---|
| Computing/CS | Mathematics essential; Further Mathematics strongly preferred; Physics advantageous | CS or quantitative degree; algorithms, data structures, discrete maths; programming exposure |
| Electrical & Electronic Eng | Mathematics and Physics required | EEE or closely related engineering; strong calculus, linear algebra, signals |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics and Physics required | Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aero or related engineering; strong mechanics/thermofluids |
| Chemical Engineering | Mathematics and Chemistry required; Physics/Further Maths preferred | ChemEng or Physical Sciences/Maths; thermodynamics, transport, reaction engineering helpful |
| Bioengineering/Biomedical Eng | Mathematics and Physics required; Biology advantageous | Engineering/Physical Sciences/Maths; strong quantitative preparation |
| Physics | Mathematics and Physics required | Physics/Applied Physics/Physical Sciences; strong mathematical methods |
| Mathematics | Mathematics and Further Mathematics required/strongly preferred | Mathematics/Applied Maths/Statistics or highly quantitative field |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
All departments at Imperial College London do not explicitly ask for an interview. But for some programs like Engineering and Medicine, an interview is conducted before shortlisting a candidate.
Mentioned in the list are the programs and departments that might require an interview:
| Department/course | Interview required? |
|---|---|
| Medicine (MBBS/BSc) | Yes |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Yes |
| Bioengineering | Yes |
| Aeronautics | Yes (typical) |
| Computing (selected courses) | Not routine |
| Life Sciences (selected courses) | Not routine |
| Most other departments | Usually |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
To demonstrate that English language proficiency is mandatory for Imperial College London admissions as the ICL courses are taught in English, Applicants can take many tests to prove the same, such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test, Trinity ISE, among many others.
Mentioned below is the table showing the accepted English tests with their minimum scores:
| Test | Standard minimum | Higher minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Duolingo English Test | 115 overall, no band below 105 | 125 overall, no band below 115 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each element | 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each element |
| TOEFL iBT (incl. iBT Paper/At Home) | 92 overall, minimum 20 in each element | 100 overall, minimum 22 in each element |
| PTE Academic (test centre/UKVI SELT) | 62 overall, minimum 56 in each element | 69 overall, minimum 62 in each element |
| LanguageCert Academic ESOL | C1 Academic SELT: ?65 in all components; ESOL B2 High Pass accepted | C1 Academic SELT: ?70 in all components; ESOL C1 Pass in all components |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade C+/300 in all elements | Grade B/350 in all elements |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
The documents required for Imperial College London depend on the level of the course. For UG courses, the applicants must submit the ICL application via the UCAS portal, and for PG courses, international students need to apply via the official portal. Mentioned below are the documents required:
| UG Documents Requirement (ICL) | PG Documents Requirement (ICL) |
|---|---|
| UCAS application (up to five choices) | Online application (My Imperial) |
| Personal statement (single statement) | Personal statement |
| Academic reference (one) | References (two total) |
| Academic qualifications/transcripts | Academic records |
| Admissions test (course? dependent) | English language evidence |
| English language evidence | Programme? specific items |
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Holloway University of London offers various student support services to Indian students who are interested in studying in RHUL. This includes career and education fairs, workshops that consist of how to choose a course, study skills, all about UCAS, personal statements, student life, settling in the university, interaction with parents providing training session on how to write a teacher's reference, personal statement; and many more.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
While academics are valued at Imperial College London, they are not the whole selection criteria. The applicant is also required to be extremely active in activities outside of class. Academics typically help applicants get noticed, but other factors, such as extracurricular activities, the statement, references, and assessments, make the difference.
The factors given below are more important to be considered at ICL:
- Academic Performance: Strong grades in most of the relevant subjects and evidence of progress as a student carry the most weight. A minimum GPA can make the student's application even better.
- Pers
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Yes, Holloway University of London offers on-campus housing to international students.
Undergraduate students are offered two kinds of accommodations, catered halls where preprepared meals are offered and self-catered where students are offered shared kitchens. Catered halls consist of two halls that cost between GBP 3668.14 - 7005.44 (INR 4.3 L - 8.2 L). Self-catered halls consist of six halls that cost between GBP 4575.20 - 9070.60 (INR 5.4 L - 10.7 L).
Postgraduate students are offered only self-catered halls. There are 3 halls located in Egham campus and students can choose any type based on their budget and preferences among t
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