Imperial College London — admission requirements
Imperial is a London-based university focused entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business, with strong industry and research links.
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At a glance
- Type
- Public · high international tuition
- English requirement
- Typically IELTS 6.5–7.0 — confirm per programme
- Standout fields
- Engineering, computing, medicine, business
- Application route
- UCAS (undergrad) / direct (postgrad)
What makes Imperial College London distinctive
- STEM-only focus — exceptional for engineering, computing, natural sciences, medicine and business.
- Strong quantitative and English requirements; many Master's are competitive and fill early.
- Central London location means higher living costs — factor this into your proof of funds.
- Graduate Route lets most graduates stay to work after finishing.
Application checklist
- Strong quantitative undergraduate degree at the required grade
- English certificate at the programme's level
- Transcripts, references and a focused statement
- GRE/GMAT where a programme requests it
- Proof of funds covering tuition and London living costs
How to apply to Imperial College London, step by step
- 1Shortlist programmes (they fill early)
10–12 months before
- 2English test; prepare documents
8–10 months before
- 3Apply as early as the cycle opens
by the deadline
- 4Offer, then UK visa + IHS + funds
3–4 months before
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Last verified 2026-06-20. Each programme sets its own exact thresholds and they change — always confirm on the official university page before applying.