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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
Generally, Imperial College London allows Indian students to request a deferral to the next intake.
But, it is to be noted that it is not automatic and it depends on the ICL courses and the department. Given below are the important pointers to look at -
- Indian applicants should request a deferral early, because after visa processing begins, it gets difficult to get approval for this deferral.
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3 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
No, Indian students cannot apply to Imperial College London without the UCAS for the UG courses. The UCAS is the centralized portal for all students around the world to apply for UG courses at Imperial College.
If a student does not meet the direct entry requirements, the foundation or pathway programs are available at UCL or Warwick before applying to Imperial.
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4 weeks agoContributor-Level 10
For UG courses, Indian students applying via UCAS pay GBP 28.95 (INR 3.6 K) for upto 5 university choices, and GBP 22.50 (INR 2.8 K) for a single-choice.
For PG courses, the fee vary for different programs, as mentioned below:
| Program | Application Fee in GBP | Application Fee in INR |
|---|---|---|
| For Most PG courses + MRes/Doctoral Applications | GBP 90 | INR 11.3 K |
| MSc | GBP 125 | INR 15.7 K |
| MBA | GBP 150 | INR 18.8 K |
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4 weeks agoScholar-Level 17
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| General Facts | Imperial College London | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1907 | 1861 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 11:1:1 | 3:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 0% Female | 1.3% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Has a number of campuses situated in the center of London; close to London's museum district, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park; Campus are located at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Silwood Park, etc. | Lying between central and kendall squares across Charles River from Boston's Back bay. Small instituition with close knit student body postioned to collaborate and contribute to neighbors |
| Library | 7 libraries; Central Library at South Kensington; medical libraries at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and St Mary's Hospital; Silwood Park Campus Library; Science Museum's library was previously included in the central library | More than 5 million items, with over 21,000 MIT theses |
| Campus Life | More than 380 clubs and societies related to academic, arts & entertainment, charitable, cultural, departmental, faith, indoor, martial arts, media, outdoor, social and sports; Caving, gliding and canoeing are also organized by the college; Student Union runs two bars and a nighclub on campus | Over 450 co-curricular organizations, Society for Women Engineers, LGTQ+ community, Black stuents union, 33 varsity sports, The Tech (student newspaper), The Byte (graduate student publication), religious organizations, around 43 sororities, fraternities and independent living groups. |
| Hostel | - | #Rooms - $13614 |
| Famous Alumni | Nobel laureates of medicine: Sir Alexander Fleming, Sir Ernst Boris Chain, Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley, Peter Higgs; HG Wells (author); William Crookes (physicist); Thomas Huxley (biologist) | 85 Nobel laureates, 58 National Medal of Science Winners, 29 National Medal of Technology and Innovation Winners |
| City Life | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2023; the capital city of England; known for Palace of Westminster, Tower of London, London Eye, Arts Galleries, Museum of London, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and various other cultural attractions. The UK parliament and PM's home is located in London. | Cambridge- city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts; City is part of the Boston metropolitan area; home to a huge student community; Average salaries offered within the state are up to 97,5000 USD; Famous tourist attractions: Charles River, Harvard Square, Mount Auburn Cemetery, MIT Museum, CambrdgeSide, John Harvard Statue, Sanders Theatre. |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
No, Engineering graduates of MIT University in USA earn higher salaries than Imperial College Engineering grads. The average graduate salary of MEng graduates at MIT ranges between INR 1 Cr and INR 1.2 Cr per year.
In comparison, engineering grads of Imperial College London earn a median salary of INR 50 Lakhs to INR 76 Lakhs per year.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Imperial does offer a better student life to Indian students seeking an urban and diverse study environment in Europe. Its presence in London makes students feel right at home with a large Indian student population (13,000+) compared to Cambridge (1,000+).
MIT also offers an excellent student life with more student clubs and societies (500+) than Imperial College (350+), and better exposure to the US job market. However, MIT is known to be more academically demanding than Imperial College UK.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Imperial College actively helps Indian students find jobs in the UK. The university offers dedicated career services, networking events, and access to its online job search portal.
Talented Indian students also get the chance to work at the Imperial Global India Hub (research and innovation facility in Bengaluru).
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Imperial College scholarship deadlines for Indian students vary for different programs. The India Future Leaders Scholarship accepts applications until Early-April. The deadline for Chevening India Scholarships is usually Early-Oct.
Scholarship deadlines have passed for most scholarships at Imperial College London for Indian students planning for the 2025-26 intake.
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Some popular names to have taught or worked at Imperial College London and won the Nobel are mentioned below:
- Sir Alexander Fleming (Discovered Penicillin, won the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology)
- Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson (Former professor of Inorganic Chemistry, 1973 Nobel in Chemistry)
- Sir Derek Barton (Former professor of Organic Chemistry, 1969 Nobel in Chemistry)
- Sir George Paget Thomson (Former Professor of Physics, 1937 Nobel in Physics)
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Interviews for Imperial College London admission focuses on academic aptitude, passion for the subject and university, and suitability for the course. Interviewers look for technical knowledge for the course, discuss projects, internships, and scientific concepts mentioned in the application.
Questions like "Why this course?" and "Why Imperial?" are common. The interview is conducted online.
To know more, check - Common College Interview Questions for Study Abroad
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