The Department aims to nurture the next generation of scientists by training undergraduates and postgraduates and by creating a collaborative environment that supports the career development of young scientists. The Department also welcomes applications from outstanding PhD candidates from around the world.

We're consistently rated in the top-five UK universities and in the top twenty worldwide, making an Imperial degree highly valued by employers across the globe. We are proud of our international outlook. Ranked by Times Higher Education as the 6th most international university in the world (2022), Imperial students represent over 140 countries. Our research collaborations span the globe tackling some of the world's biggest challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic.