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Imperial College London: Rankings, Fees, Programs, Scholarships

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#3 in UK

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About Imperial College London

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Year of establishment
1907
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Total foreign students
6138
No. of campus
1
Scholarships available
7
Endowment value
Pound 141 million
Accepted exams
Male/Female ratio
0.63
UG/PG course ratio
1.45
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Q:   How is the academic life at Imperial College?
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Imperial College London is globally renowned for offering world-class programs and attracts students from all over the globe. As per the Imperial College reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the academic environment is a bit hectic, but the results are worth it. Reviews say that the teaching menthods are top-tier and the placement opportunities are good. Students have rate the university 4.7 stars for the quality of faculty.

 
Q:   Is Imperial better than Oxford?
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Both are very good in different areas. Imperial College is known for its strong STEM courses. Oxford is considered the better option for its humanities and social Science programs. Imperial maintains strong industry connections in the tech and Science industry. Oxford carries a historical reputation and has educated more than 30 British Prime Ministers.

Q:   Is Imperial College London good for research?
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Yes, ICL London is among the best UK colleges for research. The Research Excellence Framework considers it to be the best UK university for research. Behavioural and Social Science, Innovation, Environment, Data, Biology, and Public Health and Policy, are some popular areas of research at ICL.

The university played a key role in developing vaccines to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Imperial College London Ranking 2026

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Q:   Is Imperial College London good for Computer Science?
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Yes, ICL is considered very good for a CS program. The university has some of the best researchers in the world. They guide students during their studies, helping them build projects in fields like AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

CS graduates of ICL are always in high demand, and the university is located close to popular  tech companies. This helps provide better future career opportunities.

Shiksha ranks it in the top 3 universities in the UK for Computer Science, in its the latest rankings.

Q:   Which is the best university in London?
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The Imperial College ranks as the #1 university in London as part of the latest Shiksha Rankings. QS World also ranks it the best in the city for 2026.

The University College London is in second place with a global rank of #9, while King's College London, makes up the top 3, with a global rank #31, per QS World.

Q:   Which is better for MBA, Imperial College or Cambridge University?
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Both Imperial College London and Cambridge University offer a world-class MBA program. University of Cambridge is more popular for Digital Marketing, Strategy, and Energy, and Sustainability. Imperial College UK stands out for Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Busines Analytics.

Cambridge is among the top 3 universities in the UK for an MBA. Imperial College London ranks below it at #6, in the latest Shiksha rankings.

Imperial College London Courses

M.Sc.

182 CoursesStar Icon4.2(12)3 months - 2 years
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Imperial College London Admissions 2026

  • Application fees :Pound 22 - 150
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Q:   How can an Indian student get into Imperial College London after 12th?
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Imperial College London accepts country-specific qualifications from students all over the globe. Listed below are the requirements for Indian students aiming to pursue undergraduate courses at Imperial College:

Qualifications

ONE of the following

  • CISCE - ISC (Council for Indian School Certificate Examination - Indian School Certificate) Class XII
  • CBSE – AISSE (Central Board of Secondary Education – All India Senior School Examination) Class XII

Grades Required

Candidates must obtain the minimum scores listed below in 12th grade examinations:

  • Overall score of 90-92% across five subject
  • Score of 90-95% in relevant subjects
Q:   Which has higher chances of admission: Imperial College or University College London?
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The Imperial College acceptance rate of 15%, places it among the most selective higher educational institutes in the region. IC London is only known to accept about 15 applications of every 100 it receives which makes it very competitive to get into.

University College London in comparison, is slightly less picky, with an acceptance rate of 30%, UC London is twice as easier to secure admissions at than Imperial College. 

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Imperial College London Scholarships

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Imperial College London
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
  • 67% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Easy going
Internships4.3
Part time work3.8
Post study jobs4.2
Quality of faculty4.9
Student Life4.8
Value for money4.3
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.4
Indian Food4.3
Permanent Immigration3.6
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MSc Management - Batch of 2023
4.2
Stepping beyond comfort: A memorable year at Imperial.
Tips: The environment at college is really fast paced and 1 year of Master's can go really fast. It's important that students come prepared with what they want to do during their time here and manage their time well. There is some cultural shift initially but one gets used to it in a few months as the environment pushes you outside the comfort zone. One needs to adapt and be flexible to the multi cultural environment. The exposure to students all across the globe helped to build my confidence, mindset, and independence. I didn't get any scholarships. I am very satisfied with everything as it helped me become a better person and gave me many opportunities to meet new people and work with them.
Likes (Indian Food): There are many Asian restaurants- Indian, Chinese, Thai around the South Kensington area but they are quite expensive. On average a meal could cost between GBP 20-30. There are superstores such as Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's that have ready made Indian meals both veg & non veg options and the price is around GBP 3-4. I preferred eating outside on weekdays and cooking for myself during the weekends.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are very limited jobs for international students and companies usually do not consider candidates who require visa sponsorship. I would like to immigrate permanently but it requires a visa to be sponsored and companies need to pay international students higher salaries than local people. This can be a challenge unless someone has significant work experience.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 325
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 35000
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025Read more
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MSc Management - Batch of 2025
4.2
There is a brilliant career support and post study job offerings by Imperial College of London.
Tips: Getting into the Imperial College of London is not an easy joke. Nothing guarantees your admission to Imperial College of London. You have to work hard. You have to create SOP's LOR, which makes you stand out from their rest. On top of that, you need brilliant GMAT scores to make it into the Imperial College of London.
Likes (Post study jobs): There is brilliant career support and post study job offerings by Imperial College of London. It is a reputed college ranked second in the world and first in the UK. Its business school is the main highlight quality of teaching. The faculty are extremely talented and beyond ordinary. Imperial graduates of land, the highest packages among all the business school graduates, even before the completion of their programme.
Dislikes (Value for money): The fee for the university for the M.Sc. Management course is very much higher 48,000 per year. The acceptance rate of Imperial College of London for the Business School is very low. Even if you have great qualifications and experience, there is no certainty of a hundred percent acceptance. Considering the job market nowadays, Imperial graduates also find it difficult to find a job. So putting 60 Lacs just in tuition fee is not worth the money, according to me. Do apply for scholarships.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1550
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 50500
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MSc Management - Batch of 2023
4.5
Very hands on practical stuff; academically wasn’t great.
Tips: I honestly would say it was the biggest struggle phase of my life but it was worth it. You have to fight it through to get what you want. I have grown a lot, professionally and personally knowing different perspectives of different people and culture. I received an Imperial Excellence scholarship, which was around 10,000, because of my interview performance and my background with tech and internships I did.
Likes (Public transportation): Connectivity is the best part of London both intercity and Europe. It’s expensive I would say, it costs me about 150 - 200 a month in the tube. So, it is convenient but a bit expensive especially if you stay in Zone 2-3 to reach to zone 1, cause zone 2-3 are cheaper rent wise.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I have rated it 3 because lately everyone’s been against immigration and countries like the UK have changed their law in terms of ILR status from 5 years to 10 years to reduce them, so it’s very uncertain. If it were upto me, I would move here permanently. For me, I still don’t know what are my chances. I do have a skilled worker visa, but with the laws changing daily, it’s become impossible to predict
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1800
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 31225
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MSc Economics & Strategy for Business - Batch of 2023
4.5
Great academic experience with strong support.
Tips: Students should know that the college is academically strong and offers great resources, but requires active engagement. Transitioning was smooth, though adapting to a more independent learning style and cultural differences took some adjustment. I did not take any scholarship. Overall, I am very satisfied with my university, course, and life in the UK.
Likes (Value for money): The curriculum, faculty, and resources were top-notch, providing practical skills and industry exposure that directly enhanced my career prospects. Considering the quality of education and long-term benefits, the tuition fee is well justified.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The UK provides the potential pathways to permanent settlement for graduates who continue working here, but the process can be lengthy and dependent on visa rules, so it is not fully certain. My chances seem pretty good as I am already employed here on a skilled worker visa. With careful planning, I believe I could secure permanent settlement in the UK.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 2200
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 40000
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MBBS/BSc Medicine - Batch of 2029
4.7
Imperial College - A great college for international students.
Tips: There's a sizable Indian community here, so you will never feel alone, and the cultural shift will be very manageable. Everyone is really friendly and helpful too. I'm not sure how many scholarships there are for international students, apart from ones for exceptional performance in the admissions process. I am very satisfied with my course and university, and the country as a whole.
Likes (Indian Food): There's a shop very close to the South Kensington campus called Chaiwala, where you can find a lot of Indian food. The prices are a little bit high as this is London, but it's quite a nice quality. Most people have student accommodation at a place called North Action, where there are a lot more options for Indian food too.
Dislikes (Part time work): You can find lots of opportunities for part-time work, with the most common job being tutoring. Tutoring is probably the best job due to the flexibility and the pay available, but other jobs like being a waiter/waitress, bartender, or shop assistant are easily found. It is tough to balance work with studies, especially at Imperial, but it is certainly possible with dedication and discipline.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 775
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 37000
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MSc Strategic Marketing - Batch of 2022
3.7
The reality of UK colleges and job market.
Tips: It's not just about my college, Imperial College London, which is no. 1 in the UK, but about joining any tier 1 college, may it be Oxford, Cambridge, LBS, etc. Students should know the following: 1) Your job hunt starts in the month of September for Fall intake students. 2) You would mostly be eligible for graduate jobs meant for MSc students, usually students with less than 4 years of experience. 3) Job hunting predominantly lies in your hands, while college could assist when explicitly asked for, however, you are pretty much on your own. 4) Aim to secure a job within 3 to 4 months of your joining the college. So, if your college starts in September, ideally, you could secure a full-time graduate job by October to November end. 5) Prepare well in advance for assessment tests for graduate jobs, you pretty much cannot avoid that. Maybe 1 in 50 jobs will not have a test, the rest do. Assessment tests could be psychometric, quants, qualitative, deductions, gaming simulation, etc. 
Likes (Public transportation): London is known for its public transportation and it's not just hyped but it is actually well connected whether it's tube, bus, overground, train, tram, etc. The transport is reasonable, smooth and well connected even if you are living away from central London. Student passes also help with the overall transport.
Dislikes (Value for money): Tuition fees are higher for tier 1 colleges as well, and the chances of getting a better job are higher, however, your chances do not increase as much as your fees do. The average salary is 30,000 pounds per annum, which does not change just because your college is better. 
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1725
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 33700
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Imperial College London Placements

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Accenture
Bank of America
BBC
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Rolls Royce
Google
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Goldman Sachs
Apple
Deloitte
Exxon
Deutsche Bank
Merrill Lynch
Amazon
Cognizant
Singapore Airlines
Bloomberg
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A T Kearney
Amazon.com
Bain and Company
JP Morgan Chase
McKinsey
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Credit Suisse
Heinz
UBER
Citigroup
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KPMG
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Morgan Stanley
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Q:   Are the Imperial College London placements good?
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Yes, students get the access to world-class placements at Imperial College London. According to the reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the university ranks -

  • 4.4 for post-study work jobs
  • 4.3 stars for internships
  • 3.7 stars for part-time work

With the help of the above-mentioned rankings it can be concluded that university is one of the best for placements.

Q:   What is the scope of doing a full-time MBA at Imperial College London?
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Imperial College London provides 2 year MBA programme to international students. The Programme assists students in developing the abilities and traits required to be true business leaders, by a range of activities for fostering cooperation, improving communication and presentation skills, and an understanding of the business world. MBA graduates are also of high demand to some of the best companies in industries like Technology, Medicine, and Finance.

Imperial College London Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
M.Sc.(182 courses)
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Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 69 - 125, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE
MBA/PGDM(17 courses)
– / –Duration: 12 months-1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above, GMAT: 600 - 650, GRE: 314 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(34 courses)
INR 37 L - 53 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3-5 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 105 - 125
B.Sc.(57 courses)
INR 37 L - 65 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3-6 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 62 - 69, Duolingo: 115 - 125
MBBS(2 courses)
INR 65 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 4-6 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE: 62 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
MPH(1 course)
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Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE: 69 & Above, Duolingo: 125 & Above
BBA(1 course)
INR 47 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 3 years
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
M.A.(1 course)
INR 36 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 21 months
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
Others PG(1 course)
INR 27 LGet Fee Details
Duration: 1 year
Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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Duration: 1 year
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Q:   What makes the Imperial College London faculty so special?
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Imperial College faculty comprises 8,000 faculty members, who are some of the best scholars around the world. Students get to interact one-on-one with the world class faculty. Mentioned below are some of the top Imperial College London faculty and their department:

  • Harjot S. Bhamra: Professor of Finance
  • Gah Yi-Ban: Professor of Analytics and Operations
  • Dr. Francesca Ceroni: Senior Lecturer in Synthetic Biology
  • Claire Adjiman: Professor of Chemical Engineering
  • Margaux S. Achtari: Research Assistant in Computational Epidemiology
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Similar to the Ivy League in the US, 24 of the best universities are part of the Russell Group in the UK. The main difference between RG universities and others comes in research, teaching, and overall standing. RG university faculty members are usually Nobel Prize winners or world-class researchers

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What are the admission requirements of MBA at Imperial College London?

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Indian students need to meet the MBA admission requirements if they want to be a part of Imperial UK admissions. This course is for 1 year and available as 45 different specializations. Look at the list of admission requirements given below: 

  • A valid UG degree
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Is there Business Analytics at Imperial College London?

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Yes, Imperial College London offers MSc in Business Analytics. The tuition for this course is INR 56.3 L without living expenses for 1 year. The MSc Business Analytics curriculum focuses on data management tools and makig sense of that data using these tools. 

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Which is better, Imperial London or University of California, Los Angeles?

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Imperial, on paper, is better than UCLA. In terms of global ranking, Imperial College QS rank is 6th in the world while the UCLA QS rank is 29th in the world. Imperial College placements rate is also higher than that of the University of California Los Angeles placement rate.

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Is Imperial College London worth for placement?

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The placement rate of the imperial College for the Class of 2023 stands 92%. The average salary of MBA graduates is GBP 63364 (INR 74.4 L). These graduates are working in some of the top industries such as Business Development, Engineering, Research, Education, Operations, Finance, Information Techn

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