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Imperial College London

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Overview

Imperial College London is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1907, Imperial College London (ICL) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. ICL offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 119-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. ICL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Imperial College London's Control Typepublic

Entity

Imperial College London's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Imperial College London' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Imperial College London's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ICL
Founded 1907
Motto Scientia imperii decus et tutamen
Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the Empire
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Location

Address South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road
London
SW7 2AZ London
United Kingdom
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Imperial College London Phone Number (20) 7589 5111
Imperial College London Fax Number (20) 7584 7596
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Imperial College London is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1907


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imperial College London's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Imperial College London as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Imperial College London Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Imperial College London is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Imperial College London's academic range and degree level offering.



Imperial College London: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Imperial College London Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Imperial College London Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Imperial College London categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Imperial College London.



Imperial College London: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Imperial College London Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Imperial College London website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Imperial College London's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Imperial College London is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Imperial College London's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Imperial College London has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Imperial College London 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Imperial College London's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Imperial College London has more than 11300 international students.


Imperial College London's Admission Office Admission Office



(20) 7594 8001


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Imperial College London's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Imperial College London Size and Profile


Imperial College London's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Imperial College London has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Imperial College London's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Imperial College London's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


Imperial College London's Control Type Control Type

Imperial College London is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Imperial College London's Entity Type Entity Type

Imperial College London is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Imperial College London's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Imperial College London's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Imperial College London's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Imperial College London adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


Imperial College London's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Imperial College London is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Imperial College London Facilities


Imperial College London's Library University Library

Yes Visit Imperial College London's Library


Imperial College London's Housing University Housing

Yes


Imperial College London's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Imperial College London's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Imperial College London Services


Imperial College London's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Imperial College London's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Imperial College London's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Imperial College London's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Imperial College London's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Imperial College London Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Imperial College London consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Imperial College Faculty of Engineering
  • Imperial College Faculty of Medicine
  • Imperial College Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Imperial College Business School
  • Graduate Schools
  • Department of Humanities
  • Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Imperial College London Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imperial College London's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER)
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imperial College London public or private?

Imperial College London is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Imperial College London profit or non-profit?

Imperial College London is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Imperial College London in terms of enrollment?

Imperial College London has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Imperial College London in terms of academic staff?

Imperial College London's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is Imperial College London a coeducational institution?

Imperial College London is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Imperial College London use?

Imperial College London adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.

What religion is Imperial College London affiliated with?

None.

Does Imperial College London admit international students?

Yes. Imperial College London has more than 11300 international students.

What is Imperial College London's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Imperial College London 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Imperial College London ICL?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Imperial College London ICL located?

Imperial College London is located in London, London, United Kingdom. Address: South Kensington Campus, Exhibition Road.

Is Imperial College London ICL accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Imperial College London is accredited by Privy Council (since 1907).

Does Imperial College London offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Imperial College London offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Imperial College London have a university library?

Yes

Does Imperial College London provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Imperial College London have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Imperial College London offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Imperial College London offer career services?

Not reported

Does Imperial College London offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Imperial College London have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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