Imperial College London

The acceptance rates of Imperial College London is around 25.1% that suggests that the University is picky about student's selection. This means there are chances that even if the students are able to fulfill the entry requirements and the selection criteria, students still might not get in the University. It is very competitive to get into Imperial College London.

Yes, Imperial College UK offers several online degrees and professional/short courses to Indian students in fields like Accounting, Android App Development, Creative Thinking, and Infectious Disease Modeling, among others.

These can be pursued from anywhere in the world, and come with live sessions, recorded lectures, assignments, and access to student groups.

No, Imperial College London generally only accepts the national Indian boards like CBSE and CISCE for UG admissions. The state boards qualification is not accepted on its own. 

In CBSE also, the students need a minimum of 90% to 92% accross 5 subjects. 

If you have a state board degree, you would require to use a supplement like - 

• GCE A-Levels
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses

The Imperial College London placement rate is around 92% within three months of graduation. As per the latest placement report, Indian students got an average of up to GBP 68.6K (INR 87.18L).

These students work in top sectors like - 

• Business Development
• Engineering
• Research
• Education
• Operations
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Healthcare Services

(GBP 1 = INR 127.09)

Yes. It is difficult to get into Imperial College London as the acceptance rate is around 14%. Indian students must have a strong academic record for admission to Imperial College London.

• For admission to PG courses of Imperial College London, Indian students must have a Bachelor's degree with minimum percentage
• For admission to UG courses for Imperial College London, the students must have passed High School. 

Yes. It is difficult to get into Imperial College London as the acceptance rate is around 14%. Indian students must have a strong academic record for admission to Imperial College London.

• For admission to PG courses of Imperial College London, Indian students must have a Bachelor's degree with minimum percentage
• For admission to UG courses for Imperial College London, the students must have passed High School. 

There can not be an absolute answer to this question, as both of these institutions cater to different career goals and aspirations. ICL is superior for its STEM and Business courses and Harvard has an unmatched expertise for Law and Medicine. 

Both of these universities are top tier institutions. Harvard University is a part of Ivy League and ICL is a member of the Russell Group. 

As per the QS Rankings 2027, the rankings for these institutions - 

• Harvard University ranks #5 globally 
• Imperial College London ranks #2 globally

So, as per the rankings published by QS, ICL London is better than Harvard. 

The Imperial College London offers 17 MBA/PGDM courses to Indian students for a time span of 12 months with a tuition fee of INR 0 - 98.98 L. Some of the popular specialisation in the field are-

·       Full-Time MBA

·       MRes Business

·       MSc Business Analytics & AI

·       MSc Finance and Accounting

·       MSc International Management

·       MSc Economics and Mangement for Business

Indian students do face competition for part-time work in London. However, it is gettable if students start early and use the right platforms. Networking with students on campus and applying heavily is key.

Retail Assistants, Cafe/Baristas staff, Event staff, and Library assistants are popular part-time work roles that Indian students take in London. 

Yes, Imperial College London grads earn higher average salaries than those from the Uni of Edinburgh. The premium salary earned by Imperial grads is down to the university's focus on STEM and Business courses, and strong partnerships with top global companies.

Average salary earned by MBA grads of Imperial College London is USD 119,230 or INR 1.1 Cr compared to GBP 70,000 or INR 89 Lakhs earned by Uni Edinburgh MBA graduates.