About
Imperial is a global top ten university with a world-class reputation in science, engineering, business and medicine.
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Our Imperial Values
What the Imperial Values mean to me
What the Imperial Values mean to me
Our Imperial Values: Omar on Collaboration
Head of Department of Chemical Engineering Omar Matar speaks about what Collaboration means to him.
Our Imperial Values: David on Innovation
Academic Registrar David Ashton speaks about what Innovation means to him.
Our Imperial Values: Nadia on Respect
Research Associate Nadia Soliman speaks about what Respect means to her.
Our Imperial Values: Yasmin on Excellence
Support Services Coordinator Yasmin Ahmed speaks about what Excellence means to her.
Our Imperial Values: Rob on Integrity
Technology Delivery Manager Rob Marsh speaks about what Integrity means to him.
Facts and figures
Principal staff
Why Imperial?
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Imperial College London is the only UK university to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching and research sees us consistently rated in the top 10 universities worldwide.
Our study options
Translated to real life
Our research makes a demonstratable economic and social impact through the translation of our work into practice worldwide. In industry, commerce and healthcare, we transfer and spin out our innovations.
Research and innovation
Multidisciplinary
We foster multidisciplinary working within the College and collaborate widely externally. We encourage specialist teams to come together in a timely manner to respond to opportunities.
Our research institutes
International focus
We aim to provide an education for students from around the world that equips them with the knowledge and skills they require to pursue their ambitions. The College has developed strong links with a number of institutions around the world, allowing students to experience different cultures and help them develop their careers internationally.
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Global rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- 3rd in Europe
- 10th in the world
QS World University Rankings 2024
- 3rd in Europe
- 6th in the world
Academic Ranking of Top 500 World Universities 2022
- 6th in Europe
- 23rd in the world
US News Best Global Universities 2022
- 4th in Europe
- 20th in the world
UK rankings
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
- 5th in the UK
- 1st for graduate prospects
- 1st for research quality
The Guardian University Guide 2023
- 2nd in London
- 5th in the UK
The Complete University Guide 2024
- 2nd in London
- 6th in the UK
Subject rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022 (world)
- Computer Science: 3rd in the UK, 11th in the world
- Clinical and Health: 3rd in the UK, 4th in the world
- Engineering: 3rd in the UK, 13th in the world
- Life Sciences: 3rd in the UK, 15th in the world
- Physical Sciences: 3rd in the UK, 13th in the world
The Guardian University Guide 2023 (UK)
- Medicine: 4th
- Natural sciences/Life sciences:
- Biology: 8th
- Chemistry: 8th
- Mathematics: 3rd
- Physics: 17th
- Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering: 1st
- Chemical Engineering: 2nd
- Civil Engineering: 1st
- Computer Sciences & Information Systems: 4th
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering: 3rd
- Earth & Marine Sciences: 3rd
- General Engineering: 4th
- Mechanical Engineering: 1st
Business School
Imperial College Business School programmes are regularly ranked within the top ten in Europe and the world. Rankings for the Imperial College Business School