Your future self is waiting for you
At the UK's University of the Year
The Guardian University Guide 2023Download our study guide to find out what your future self can do
Your head start
Imperial College London is a global top 10 university. Unique in the UK for its specialist focus, our courses open doors to the latest thinking in engineering, science, medicine, business and technology.
We’re focused on building a better world through world-leading research, transformative teaching and life-changing innovation.
As an Imperial student, you’ll learn from and alongside our globally-renowned faculty, tackle some of society’s biggest problems and translate your ideas into solutions with real-world impact.
Download our postgraduate study guide to find out more
Your door to the future
- Join a global community of world leading researchers, delivering globally influential research.
- Gain a breadth of skills to enhance your employability via free professional development courses.
- Enjoy lifelong access to a global alumni network, including entrepreneurs and leaders in every sector.
- Benefit from professional careers guidance that is tailored to your specific career goals.
- Connect and engage with employers through year-round opportunities, including industry-specific careers fairs, guest lectures and recruitment presentations.
- Test an idea or tackle a pressing social or environmental challenge, with a raft of practical support from our Enterprise Lab.
Your community
We're proud to have one of the most diverse student populations in the UK.
60% of our students come from outside of the UK, from over 140 different countries, bringing with them an amazing array of cultures and customs.
So whoever you are and whatever your story, you'll be welcomed and accepted.
Iulia, Civil Engineering (Romania)
"I chose Imperial because of its reputation and opportunities to work with respectable companies. As an EU student, I felt extremely welcome from my very first week through various communities at Imperial."
Feranmi, Strategic Marketing (Nigeria)
"I chose to study Strategic Marketing at Imperial College London because of the university’s focus on unravelling the science behind complex marketing strategies and the course’s emphasis on analytics and data-driven decision making."
Majdoleen, Surgical Innovation (Palestine)
“Imperial College London is one of the leading universities in the world for medicine and innovation, which was why I chose to study here. The community is rich with culture, and I have formed friendships with people from all over the world.”
Willy, Transport & Business Management (Indonesia)
"Studying my master’s in the UK has been my childhood dream. Imperial College London has provided an amazing learning experience in my field, Transport and Business Management."
Jack, Security & Resilience (UK)
"At Imperial, I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing people on very exciting and innovative projects, which will be shaping our future world in ways we can barely imagine yet. It’s also home to some fantastic sports clubs and societies for your time outside your degree."
Yaşar, Environmental Technology (Turkey)
"I chose Imperial because of its leading role in driving the climate-neutral future of the world through technology and policy. From day one, staff have been very kind and professional, and I feel privileged to have studied in London, with amazing fellow students from 35 countries around the world."
Flowra, Earth Science & Engineering (China)
"I chose Imperial because it is one of the leading institutions in the UK that focuses research on my field: Carbon Capture and Storage, and I can be part of a larger interdisciplinary cohort at the Grantham Institute."
Your award-winning student experience
- Over 350 student-led clubs, societies and projects
- A range of student-led volunteering projects in the UK and overseas
- Lunchtime music concert series, bringing world-class performers to campus every week during term-time
- Free fine art classes tailored to different approaches
- Evening classes covering arts, humanities, science and a wide range of languages
Your new home
Ranked the world's best city for students by QS, London is truly a global city. It's also somewhere you can feel genuinely at home.
And with buses, trains, cycle lanes and planes leading to all kinds of destinations at all hours, you're never too far from friends, family – or your next adventure.
A global job market
Studying in London puts a global marketplace on your doorstep, with many opportunities to visit leading organisations, attend networking events and start building a list of valuable professional contacts.
Global startup hub
As a city bursting with creativity, London has established itself as one of the best places in the world to start a business.
Unrivalled culture
Four UNESCO world heritage sites, 192 museums, 800+ art galleries, a world famous theatre scene... all just a short journey away from our South Kensington home.
London is open
In London, we don’t just accept people’s differences, we celebrate them. It's a place where over 300 languages are spoken and where you can eat, shop and enjoy entertainment from around the world without leaving the city.
Graduate Route Visa
If you’re an international student and looking to launch your career in the UK when you graduate, you’ll be able to take advantage of the new Graduate Route visa. This lets you stay in the UK for up to two years after your studies, allowing you to work flexibly, switch jobs and develop your career as required, without the need for sponsorship during that time.
Your unrivalled location
The majority of our postgraduate teaching takes place on our main London campus in South Kensington, which is well served by two Tube lines and many buses.
An on-going development, our new White City Campus provides a hub for sciences, tech and creative businesses, education and research.
Nearby Hammersmith Campus allows unique opportunities to further the College’s extensive work in healthcare translation and collaboration with the NHS.