MSc Computing (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) 

at Imperial College London, London

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: 

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: 

In order to apply for undergraduate courses at Imperial College London, students need to apply through University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Look at the details given below to be noted - 

·      UCAS code for Imperial College London is I50

·      The course code for each individual course is available in the individual course page or UCAS

·      UCAS application can be submitted from September beginning

·      Students applying for Medicine or Dentistry courses need to apply by mid-October

·      For other courses, applications close in January

·      UCAS fee for single choice is £22.50 and for multiple choices is it £27

·      Students can track their application on the UCAS portal

·      Eligibility & Documents Required for Imperial College London UG Admission

The undergraduate applicants need to provide English proficiency exam score from either IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE Academic. Apart from this, the applicants need to ensure that their basic school education meets the chosen subjects of the bachelor’s degree. For example, PCB for Bachelors in Biology and PCM for Bachelor of Technology/Engineering.

For UG aspirants, the following documents are required:

·      Academic transcripts

·      Language proficiency score report

·      Letters of recommendation (LORs)

·      Supplement essays

·      Additional supplements such as interview form or portfolios, as per course requirement

·      Financial documents

·      Fee waiver form, if any

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. You get a low student to faculty ratio and a better environment.

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
• English language proficiency tests like IELTS PTE or Duolingo
• Work experience 
• Interview
• Complete application

To be a part of UG STEM courses at Imperial College London, international students are required to have subjects in the 12th grade. International students are generally expected to be very good at quantitative reasoning. 

Look at the table given below for the ICL admission requirements for courses - 

International students need their coursework in certain subjects to be a part of Imperial College London admissions for STEM courses.

The quantitative nature of STEM courses can be challenging to some international students which is why these requirements are there. 

International students can refer to the table below to know more -

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. 
• Personal statement: A clearly written, evidence-based motivation with a lot of intellectual curiosity is required to be able to get an offer from this university. 
• References: Professional letters of recommendation are crucial to being considered at Imperial College London. 

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: