No, Indian students don't need JEE, NEET, or GATE exam score to get a seat at Imperial College. However, programs like MBBS (UCAT), MBA (GMAT), and some STEM programs (ESAT, TMUA, GRE) do ask for additional test scores.

Make sure to check entry requirements for desired course before applying at Imperial College London.

For safety, access to university resources, and ease of making friends, living in university halls is usually better for 1st year Indian students in London.

Private rentals can be taken during later years. These can be more affordable (if shared), and offer better freedom to Indian students.

To know more, check out - the cheapest Accommodation for Indian Students in London

London is usually welcoming to Indian students. However, some cases of racism like harassment, bullying over religion, and online abuse have been reported in the past.

The degree of such cases vary across the city. Racism towards Indian students is uncommon in areas like Southall, Wembley, Harrow, Ilford, and East London.

Mentioned below are some measures Indian students can take if they face racism in London:

• Call the police on 999
• Contact the Indian High Commission or the Student Unions
• Report hate-posts on social media

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a mandatory fee (GBP 776 or INR 1 Lakhs per year) paid by Indian students for the healthcare services offered by the National Health Service (NHS).

This allows students to get all healthcare benefits of a UK resident. The IHS covers hospital treatment, diagnostics, mental health services, dental services, and urgent medical needs.

Indian students do face competition for part-time work in London.  However, it is achievable 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 Indian students take in London.

Yes, the Imperial College London scholarship deadlines are generally tied to the September intake. Additionally, these applications require earlier submissions than the general application. 

This often falls between the months like January and April. The students can apply for UK scholarships like GREAT in March. 

Generally, Imperial College London does not accept late applications for the undergraduate courses. It is to be noted that for UG, late applications may only be allowed if the seats are available and this is rare.

For the PG courses, late applications may be considered as there is a rolling admissions policy for the same.

Yes, the Medicine and Graduate Entry Medicine programs have October 15 as a deadline each year at Imperial College London.

Indian applicants should apply for the UG Medicine which is the 6-year MBBS Medicine course via the UCAS portal by 6 PM (Oct 15, 2026).

And, for the PG entry Medicine courses, it is the same.

The students looking for admission at Imperial College London are required to prepare some of the financial documents which can help them prove that they can cover the tuition and maintenance for their visa. 

Given below are the key documents required for an application - 

• Stamped bank statement (showing a minimum of 28 days show fund)
• Education loan sanction letter 
• Sponsor letters
• Proof of scholarships