Ranking 5th university in the UK, Imperial College London is an elite institution. It ranks 1st for research quality and 2nd graduate outcomes, and those interested in Aeronautical & Aerospace engineering won’t find anywhere better (Complete University Guide 2023)!
Imperial has a few campuses across London and the South East, and all of them have excellent travel links making them easily accessible. All Imperial campuses are smoke free as part of their bid to create a healthy environment for all.
Take advantage of all London has to offer. Continually ranked as one of the best student cities in the world, we couldn’t possibly list everything there is to see and do! But rest assured, London is very well connected throughout, with road and rail routes, night busses and an abundance of taxis - you’ll know that no matter how far you explore, you’ll always be able to get home at the end of the day.
Imperial College London is one of just a small selection of UK unis that have been awarded Athena SWAN silver status! They’re also a disability confident employer, members of the race equality charter, and a stonewall champion. Imperial’s international community represents over 125 countries!
Imperial is committed to providing a clean and healthy environment for the community, its staff and its students. They enjoy demonstrating sustainability in practice and then sharing what they learn with the world! The themes surrounding sustainability at Imperial encourage real change on the ground.
Imperial College London is the only uni in the UK to focus entirely on science technology, engineering, medicine and business. It means that you’ll be surrounded by a community of like-minded people offering informed support and united by the same passions!
Imperial houses 2500 students every year and over 90% of first year’s choose to room with them in halls. Just one of the bonuses about living in Imperial accommodation is that they all come with 24hr manned security and key card entry - meaning you’ll feel totally secure at all times!
Thinking about applying for additional funding? Imperial has a really handy scholarship search tool that will help you find everything to apply for with the click of a mouse!
When it comes to societies, Imperial has a pretty impressive list! So why not try something new, create your own club, start a project, or join any of the above! The opportunities are endless and your engagement with the SU and the clubs and societies it offers will really shape your uni experience.
Did you know that Imperial houses the UK’s largest brain bank?! Yeah OK, what’s that? Well, it’s a massive collection of tissue samples donated by people with MS, Parkinsons and related conditions. The samples are stored at -80 degrees celsius and the samples have been used for research all over the world!
Grab every opportunity and always keep your eyes on the prize! Get clued up on the experiences that await - visit Imperial’s website here: