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- =2QS 2027Source
- English test
- IELTS 6.5minimum · varies by course
About Imperial College London
Imperial College was created by royal charter in 1907, bringing together the Royal College of Science, the Royal School of Mines and the City and Guilds College in South Kensington. During the 20th century it absorbed several London medical schools, including St Mary's Hospital Medical School in 1988, and in 2007 it left the federal University of London to become fully independent. It focuses on science, engineering, medicine and business across several campuses in London and the South East.
At a glance
- Students
- 21,340
- International
- 60%
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Founded
- 1907
- Type
- Public
- Campus
- Urban
- Motto
- Scientia imperii decus et tutamen (Knowledge is the adornment and protection of the Empire) Source
London, United Kingdom51.509, -0.126
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS=2World · 2027Source
- THETHE#8World · 2026Source
- WebometricsWebometrics#33World · 2026United Kingdom #4Source
- CWURCWUR#27World · 2026United Kingdom #4Source
- ARWUARWU#29World · 2026Source
- URAPURAP#15World · 2025United Kingdom #4Source
Admissions & how to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Meet the English requirement (IELTS 6.5, IELTS 7).
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