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Consistently rated in the top three UK university institutions and in the top 10 worldwide, Imperial College London is a world leading science-based university whose reputation for excellence in teaching and research attracts students (14,000) and staff (8,200) of the highest international quality.

Innovative research at the College explores the interface between science, medicine, engineering and management and delivers practical solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment � underpinned by a dynamic enterprise culture. Imperial College staff are frequently consulted by government and departmental committees at both national and international levels. They also act as members of professional bodies, advise industry, and offer informed comment to the media.

Imperial nurtures a �can do� entrepreneurial culture and as a result has an enormous amount of intellectual capital. It has about 90 spin-out companies to date and is adding to this by an average of two per month.

The College has strong links with industry and a large proportion of its research funding, which is in excess of �345 million, comes from industrial partners.

Imperial College was established in 1907 by Royal Charter, bringing together the Royal College of Science, the City and Guilds College and the Royal School of Mines in London�s cultural heartland of South Kensington. Between 1988 and 2000 several London medical institutions merged with the College, which now has the largest medical school in Europe. Today Imperial has seven campuses in London, one in Berkshire and one in Kent. In July 2007, Imperial celebrated its Centenary and left the University of London to become an independent university institution.
Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 3,097
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 1,370
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 8,377
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 2,907
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 17,900
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 3,070
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 4,572
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students FTE: 2,158
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 18,125
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 4,830
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 12,665 FTE: 12,025
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 4,665 FTE: 4,496
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees £ GBP 18,000
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees £ GBP 3,700
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students Headcount: 7,818
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students Headcount: 4,501
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study 20%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed 56%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 727
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Applications
Total Number of Applications 4,875
Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Careers Support
Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors Headcount: 20
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, 72.9% of the College's research was rated "world-leading" or "internationally excellent", the highest proportion of any instiution in the UK.

Ranked 5th in the world 2009

Range of Fees

Fees for Home and EU postgraduates entering in 2009/2010 range from �3,390 for other MSc and Diploma courses or other Research Degrees to �29,700 for a MBA (Full-Time). The full list of fees can be found under: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/finance/tuitionfees/ This website also shows a table of fees for Overseas postgraduates entering in 2009/2010.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

To obtain maximum benefit from studies at Imperial College, all students must have full command of the English language. Students coming to the College must normally have taken an English language test and achieved an acceptable grade or score before admission can be confirmed. The College Senate has approved a number of acceptable tests and scores (see www.imperial.ac.uk/pgaf ) . Please note that the scores or grades indicated are the minimum levels generally acceptable to the College. Departments have the discretion to prescribe higher requirements for specific courses of study.

Accommodation

Please check: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/accomodation for information about accommodation and contact details.

Finance and Scholarships

Please see http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/finance/scholarships/pg_schol regarding scholarships available for postgraduate students at Imperial College

Language Support

The College runs pre-sessional courses in English for those students who fall marginally below the entry requirements. Further information on pre-sessional provision is at www.imperial.ac.uk/humanities/englishlanguagesupport/intensivecourses/pre-sessional.

Burhouse Bursary. 2 available @ GBP 1,000

Available to overseas candidates intending to take up a place on one of the BSc or MSci courses within the Department of Earth Science and Engineering. Selection is based on academic merit and a supplementary essay.

Deadline
1st January 1970

City and Guilds Scholarship. 2 available @ GBP 2,500

The City and Guilds Scholarship will be awarded annually to two home undergraduates from financially disadvantaged backgrounds studying within the Faculty of Engineering

Deadline
1st January 1970

Cockburn Rugby Scholarships/Most Unselfish Player Awards. 2 available @ GBP 1,000

open to first-year male and female entrants to the School of Medicine (including those from Oxford and Cambridge). Applicants must show evidence of ability at rugby football at the minimum first XV level at school or preferably county level

Deadline
1st January 1970

Drama scholarship. 1 available @ GBP 300

This scholarship supports the development of a student within the School of Medicine as an actor or director.
A student who shows talent and commitment to drama

Deadline
1st January 1970

Grocers’ Company Queen’s Golden Jubilee Scholarship . 1 available @ GBP 2,250

Awarded on the basis of academic merit to UK nationals

Application URL
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/money/howcanipay/bursariesandscholarships

Deadline
1st January 1970

Imperial College Rowing Scholarships. 3 available @ GBP 5,000

Rowers of a sufficiently high standard with links/aspirations to national squad level who will be taking up a place at Imperial College.

Specialisation
Rowing

Deadline
1st January 1970

Imperial College Student Opportunities Fund. 10 available @ GBP 1,000

Awarded to exceptional candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds

Application URL
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/money/howcanipay/bursariesandscholarships

Deadline
1st January 2012

R W Barnes Educational Fund. 2 available @ GBP 2,500

For candidates living within a 40-mile radius of Beckington in Somerset. Candidates must be holding offers for courses in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.

Deadline
1st January 1970

School of Medicine Scholarship. 10 available @ GBP 500

Awarded for one to six years

Specialisation
Medicine

Application URL
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/ugprospectus/money/howcanipay/bursariesandscholarships

Deadline
1st January 1970

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School Information

Country
United Kingdom
Address
South Kensington Campus London SW7 2AZ
Website
Switchboard
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Email
international@imperial.ac.uk

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