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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
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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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
The Imperial College London holds the honour of being the #1 institute in London, securing a global rank #2, as part of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings 2026.
Imperial is followed by University College London (global rank #9) & King's College London (global rank #31) to round up the top 3 institutes in London, per the latest QS rankings.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, through Imperial Athletes, Imperial College London offers students the opportunity to participate in more than 90 sports clubs. As per the BUCS overall ranking 2022-23, the institute ranked #17 in the UK for sports and athletics. Some of the most popular sports for students to play are:
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Cross Country & Athletics
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Swim & Waterpolo
- Tennis
- Volleyball
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Globally renowned for offering world-class programs, Imperial College London attracts bright minds from all over the globe. As per the Imperial College reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university has obtained 4.7 stars for the quality of faculty. According to students,
- Professors are very friendly and helpful;
- Get access to learn the latest and ongoing research from a few of the top scientists in the world;
- Academic life is very competitive, fast-paced and challenging; and more.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 8
Across its nine campuses, Imperial College offers world-class sports and recreational facilities. Some of the best infrastructures are as follows:
- Westway Sports and Fitness Centre: Comprises a 100-station gym and exercise studio, large climbing wall, tennis courts and artificial floodlit football pitches
- Ethos Sports Centre (South Kensington Campus): Equipped with gym, studio, 25m swimming pool, and 9m climbing wall
- Charing Cross Hospital (Charing Cross Campus): Comprises Reynolds gym and strength and conditioning rooms
- Harlington: An outdoor venue that has rugby and football pitches, flood-lit grass, and astroturf pitch
- Putney Boathouse:
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