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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 (13,000) 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 60 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 £200 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 LondonÂ’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.
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 60 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 £200 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 LondonÂ’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: 3,007 |  |
| 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 and tutors. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. *FAQ: How is research assistant defined? | ||
| Number of International Faculty Staff | FTE: 1,261 | |
| 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. | ||
Undergraduate Information
| Number of Undergraduate Students | FTE: 8,205 | |
| 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: 2,817 | |
| 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. Please exclude all exchange 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: 4,410 | |
| Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students) | ||
| Number of International Graduate Students | FTE: 2,175 | |
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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? | ||
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. | ||
| 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 | 693 | |
| Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months | ||
Range of Fees
Fees for Home and EU postgraduates entering in 2007/2008 range from £3,240 for other MSc and Diploma courses or other Research Degrees to £26,500 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 2007/2008.
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.
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This institution offers programs in the following:
Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological Sciences
- Built Environment
- Business/Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil/Structural Engineering
- Computing/Information Technology
- Earth Sciences
- Electronic/Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Finance/Accounting
- General Engineering/Other Engineering
- Health/Para-medical Studies
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine/Medical Sciences
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Zoology
No programs have been entered for this institution.