Imperial College London | United Kingdom

Rankings:

5 QS World University Rankings 2013
10 THE World University Rankings 2013-2014
9 THE World University Rankings 2014-2015
2 QS World University Rankings 2014
8 QS World University Rankings 2015
8 THE World University Rankings 2015-2016
8 QS World University Rankings 2018

Campus setting	Urban
Living cost	RM 6,331 per month
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
International students	66%
Institution type	Public

About Imperial College London

Imperial College London was first established in 1845 and was then renowned as a public research university in the heart of some of London’s iconic attractions. Its founders, Prince Albert and his wife, Queen Victoria had together established and built the institution. Over a century later, it has developed into one of the top universities worldwide.

Its main campus is built in South Kensington, whereas its innovative campus is located in White City. Imperial College London is organised based on the following primary faculties, such as science, engineering, medicine, and business. However, the institution is more focused on the study area of technology and its practical application.

Over many years, Imperial College London has been recognised worldwide and consistently ranked among the leading universities. Between the years 2017 and 2018, Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings have placed it on the 8th, and is placed on 27th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Other than that, Imperial College also tops as the most innovative university in the continent of Europe by Reuters.

Campus information

The facilities are offered by Imperial College London:

Eating and Drinking Area
Sports Facilities
Music Centre and Art Gallery
Imperial College Union
Local Hotel Accommodation
Conference and Events

Imperial College London has few campuses located in London and the South East. The main campus is in South Kensington Campus in Exhibition Road, other campuses include Charing Cross Campus, Chelsea and Westminster Campus, Hammersmith Campus, Royal Brompton, St Mary’s Campus and North West London Hospitals Campus.

All of the campus venues have excellent travel links and are easily accessible through the use of public transport.

Accommodation

Imperial College London provides students from all walks of life and study qualifications with the perfect choice for their accommodation. In this institution, accommodation are designated for undergraduate and post-graduate students, as well as those who prefer private accommodation throughout their stay.

Undergraduate Halls
- all halls are self-catered
- 39 weeks contract
- 24/7 on-site support
- accessible facilities
- all halls are mixed gender; all shared rooms are single gender.
Post-graduate Accommodation
- GradPad
  - 24/7 staff and security
  - Professional customer service and excellent transport links to Central London
  - 100Mb broadband, contents insurance
  - On-site maintenance services
  - Fully equipped gyms
  - Common spaces - large-screen high definition TVs, games and activity spaces and outdoor, landscaped courtyards.
- Private accommodation
  - Students can refer to the Student Hub to help with finding private accommodation.
- Silwood Park
  - Offered to students who are not studying in the London campus.