Imperial College London in London, United Kingdom
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Imperial College London

London, United Kingdom

Undergraduate strengths: Engineering, Medicine, Business, Computing. Taught primarily in English.

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The decision

Is Imperial College London right for you?

Best for students who

  • love a genuine academic challenge and thrive when the bar is set very high
  • want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
  • want a big-city life with internships on the doorstep in London
  • are targeting high graduate earnings early in your career
  • are set on Engineering, Medicine, Business

Maybe not for you if you

  • want a relaxed, low-pressure admissions process
  • want a compact, close-knit campus where you recognise everyone
  • are on a tight budget without scholarship funding
  • want a subject well outside Engineering or Medicine

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

A*A*A at A-Level; IELTS 7.0; STEM-focused.

Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.

What these grades mean
  • A-Levels (UK) UK upper-secondary qualifications, graded A*-E. AAA = three subjects at grade A.
  • IELTS English language test scored 0-9. Most universities want 6.0-7.5 overall.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): €37,900 – €45,300
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): €10,500–€10,800
  • Living: €16,000 – €22,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 — always confirm on the official site.

Top employers & salary

GoogleJP MorganBCGShellRolls-Royce

Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.

Typical graduate salary: 50,000–€85,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term — joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & London

London campusLondon libraryLondon cityLondon students

Useful links

Visa — United Kingdom

Student visa (Tier 4 / Student Route)

Required for non-UK/Irish nationals studying a course longer than 6 months. Apply up to 6 months before your course starts.

~3 weeks (priority 5 working days) £524 + IHS health surcharge (£776/yr)
  • CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the university
  • Proof of funds covering tuition + living costs
  • English language certificate (e.g. IELTS UKVI)
  • TB test (some countries)
  • Valid passport

Closest airports

  • LHR · Heathrow
    ~24 km from London
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  • LGW · Gatwick
    ~45 km from London
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  • STN · Stansted
    ~60 km from London
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