Imperial College London

Overview

Imperial College London is a specialist university in London, United Kingdom, focused on science, engineering, medicine and business. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and doctoral education and recruits students internationally.

History

Imperial College London was established in 1907 through the combination of leading scientific and technical institutions in South Kensington. It has since developed as a research-intensive university with a strong emphasis on science and technology and their applications.

Programs

Imperial publishes its current undergraduate and postgraduate courses individually, with each course page setting out entry requirements, duration, tuition and application details. Prospective students should use the official course search because fees and prerequisites vary substantially by subject and level.

Tuition and Admission

For 2026/27, the maximum standard full-time Home undergraduate tuition fee is £9,790 per year. Overseas undergraduate fees and Home/Overseas postgraduate taught fees vary by course and are published on individual course pages. Imperial’s 2026 living-cost guidance estimates key costs such as accommodation, food and travel at roughly £397–£424 per week. Undergraduate and postgraduate applications follow separate official processes.