Imperial College London

Both Imperial and Harvard are world-class global institutions. They are both better than each other in certain aspects. Imperial stands out for its STEM and Business courses, as does Harvard, however, Harvard does have a better reputation for courses in other streams.

ICL London maintains a much stronger reputation in the European and Asian markets. Harvard has better connections in North America.

Harvard has a better global reputation and is better for students interested in liberal arts or other areas of studies. Imperial is a better choice for STEMB courses.

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.

Yes, students can switch courses at the Imperial College UK. Switching courses within the same department is much easier than doing so between different departments. The conditions of the switch may vary for different courses. This can also have an effect on the student visa. 

Students are advised to consult their interested department's admin. They can guide students on the steps involved in the process.

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.

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

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. 

Yes, students can bring their families to study at Imperial College London. However, this does not apply to everyone. Given below are the conditions students need to meet to be eligible to bring their dependants with them.

• Should be enrolled in a PhD or MRes course OR
• Get a financial award from the UK government that covers some or all living costs for a full-time programme (atleast 6 months long) OR
• dependant already has a student dependant immigration permit OR
• have a child who was born after the last renewal of immigration permit OR
• applied same time for an immigration permit as the dependant

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.

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.

Source: GOV.uk