IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
- Country United Kingdom
- Founded In 1907
- University Type Public
- Phone Number 2075948040
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code SW7 2BU
- Website http://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/international-students/contact-us/
- International Students 6138
- Size of Campus 0
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 0.629
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Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading public research universities and the only university in the UK to focus exclusively on science, engineering, medicine, and business. Established in 1907, Imperial is home to students and staff from over 140 countries making it one of the most international universities in the world. More than 50% of the students come from the outside UK and more than 32% are non-EU students having other nationalities. Imperial offers more than 100 courses at the undergraduate level and more than 150 courses at the postgraduate level. It offers a wide range of scholarships to deserving candidates and is one of the most generous institutions in the UK in terms of financial support.
Awarded the Gold Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its outstanding teaching, learning, and outcomes for students, Imperial is among UK’s top colleges for employment prospects. Graduates from Imperial are reported to have the highest average starting salaries compared to any other university in the UK.
Imperial’s main campus for teaching and research, is located in South Kensington, London. The vibrant campus is surrounded by some of London’s famous attractions including the Kensington Palace, the Royal College of Music. White City and Silwood Park house the innovation hub and postgraduate campus. Medicine, Computer Science, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering are some of the top-ranking subjects of Imperial.
Dedicated to teaching excellence, innovation, globally challenging and high-level interdisciplinary research, Imperial College is a strong community of world-class researchers and academics including Nobel laureates, Turing Award Winners, Fields Medallists, and Fellows of the Royal Society, Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Pioneering research associated with the college includes the discovery of penicillin, the development of holography, and the foundations of fiber optics.
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Location
Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London, UK
Programs
All Courses offered
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (MEDICAL BIOSCIENCES)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 40920
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [B.ENG] (MATERIALS WITH MANAGEMENT)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 41910
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 44505
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [B.ENG] (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 43537
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING [B.ENG] (COMPUTING)
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
3 years
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 43537
Exams Accepted
IELTS, TOEFL
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | University Rankings | 2021 | The Guardian |
| 5 | University Ranking | 2021 | The Complete University Guide |
Accomodation
Description
- Imperial College London provides on-campus accommodation to its UG and PG students
- Over 90% of undergraduates at Imperial choose to live in halls of residence in their first year
- Many halls have their own social facilities, such as common rooms and TV/games rooms
- All halls have CCTV
- UG students have the option to choose from halls such as Beit Hall, Eastside Halls, Pembridge Hall, Putney Boathouse, Southside Halls etc.
Scholarships
As one of the top-ranking universities in the UK, with students from 130+ countries, Imperial College London offers international students world-class learning opportunities. To enhance their academic experience and offer financial assistance, several Imperial College London scholarships are available to them.
- ICL’s flagship President’s Scholarship is offered to both domestic and international students.
- Imperial College Scholarships for UG programs are mainly tuition fee awards.
- Majority of the faculty-based postgraduate scholarships are awarded to the Imperial MBA program students.
- Imperial College postgraduate scholarships cover the recipient’s tuition fee as well as living expenses.
Since the majority of Imperial College London Scholarships are awarded in collaboration with organizations, not just the eligibility but the application process also varies. However, there are a few faculty-based scholarships where applicants will be evaluated on their application for admission to ICL.
Imperial College London Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
ICL offers an array of undergraduate program scholarships to incoming international students. This includes ICL President’s Undergraduate Scholarships, which are open to students of all nationalities.
Imperial College London plans to award 112 President’s Undergraduate Scholarships to students beginning their studies in 2020-201. No separate application is required for this scholarship program, just complete your UCAS application before the deadline.
Apart from this, majority of Imperial College London scholarships are awarded in collaboration with organizations like cyber safe, GRINESS, etc. For the academic year 2020-2021, the institution is offering 11 such scholarships for its undergraduate program. Few of these are tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name | Benefit | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Company Formations Scholarship | GBP 1,000 | Pursuing a full-time UG program |
| Annual CGTrader Scholarship | Up to GBP 2000 | Minimum high school GPA 2.5 |
| (ISC)2 Scholarship | 5,000 USD | Opt for a major with information assurance(IA), technical or managerial disciplines related to computer and network security |
| Trendhim Scholarship | EUR 2,000 | Enrolling in Business, Accounting or Finance; IT; Entrepreneurship; Marketing and Management |
| The Lara & Biodun Olanrewaju Scholarship 2020-21 | GBP 15,000 per year | Opting for UG program in Department of Mechanical Engineering OR Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
Application process for each of the Imperial College London Scholarships for undergraduate students varies.
Imperial College London Scholarships for Postgraduate Students
At postgraduate level (masters and doctoral), Imperial College London scholarships as a combination of UK-based scholarship program and Imperial Faculty-based scholarships. In total, for the academic session 2020-2021, ICL is offering 74 scholarships to its international PG level students.
Firstly talking about the UK-based scholarships at Imperial College London, it is seen that the college accepts all major scholarships offered by organizations like British Council. Some of these scholarships which are open for Indian students are given in the table below:
| Scholarship Name | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarship | Accommodation expenses and tuition fees |
| GREAT Scholarship | Tuition fees; living and travel expenses |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship | Tuition fee and living expenses |
| British Council IELTS Award | Varies |
All these scholarships are administered by separate organizations and Imperial College London plays no role in the selection process. The scholarship details vary for each program, therefore, prospective applicants must verify the same by checking the individual scholarship pages.
Moving onto the faculty-based Imperial College London Scholarships, international students majorly offered scholarships at ICL’s Business school. Out of the 74 scholarships offered, around 25 scholarships are available to the business school students only. These include scholarships for a full-time, part-time, and even online MBA program.
| Scholarship | Benefits | Eligibility and Selection | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Brilliant Minds MBA Scholarship | GBP 20,000 | GMAT score; academic records; Interview | required; includes a 700 essay |
| GMAT Excellence Award | GBP 5,200 | GMAT score of 750 or higher | Auto-consideration |
| Imperial Business Scholarship | Up to GBP 15,000 for Full-time MBA; Up to GBP 10,000 for GMBA, EMBA, WMBA | Academic and professional merit | Required |
| Imperial Future Leaders MBA Scholarship | Up to GBP 52,000 | Academic records; GMAT score; interview session; leadership potential | Required |
Well, these are just a few popular Imperial College London scholarships for MBA entrants. The ICL’s Business School also awards scholarships for other programs such as MSc. Finance. Scholarships for this program includes
- Imperial College Scholarship 50% Tuition Fee Waiver
- Women in Finance Scholarship, and
- Imperial Social Impact Scholarship.
Apart from these scholarships, Imperial College London Scholarships include President’s Ph.D. Scholarshipfor incoming students (no restrictions on nationality). Students are awarded a stipend of GBP 21,400 per annum, as assistance towards living costs.
