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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Imperial College London offers Indian students a world-class study environment with top-tier STEM and Business programs. However, it also requires them to through a stringent admission process, and managing high tuition and living costs.
Pros:
- Elite Global Reputation (QS World Rank #2 in 2026)
- Unmatched STEM and Business programs in the UK
- Great ROI (Average post-MBA salary of GBP 119,230 or INR 1.1 Cr)
- Prime London Location
- Stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years after graduation via UK Graduate Rout Visa
Cons:
- High tuition costs (INR 23 Lakhs-INR 1.0 Cr+)
- Intense academic schedule and workload
- High costs of living (INR 2.3 Lakhs per
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, all the UG students from India are required to apply via the UCAS portal only at Imperial College London.
The students cannot apply directly via the applications or use alternative portals for UG degrees.
UCAS is the central portal and all UG students should apply via the same.
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3 months agoNew answer posted
3 months agoContributor-Level 10
ICL admissions have always been very academically selective rather than holistic. This approach is actually very different from most top universities in the US, where extracurriculars, essays and personal character of the student.
Given below are the factors on which an ICL application is assessed. Take a look -
- Subject-specific academic qualifications
- Admission tests
- Good performance in interviews
New answer posted
3 months agoContributor-Level 10
ICL admissions have always been very academically selective rather than holistic. This approach is actually very different from most top universities in the US, where extracurriculars, essays and personal character of the student.
Given below are the factors on which an ICL application is assessed. Take a look -
- Subject-specific academic qualifications
- Admission tests
- Good performance in interviews
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4 months 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.
New answer posted
4 months 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 months 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 months 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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