Imperial College London

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.

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)

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

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.

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.