Hands-on research

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At Imperial, you'll learn by exploring, discovering, and using critical and creative thinking.

And with so many discoveries happening all around you, you can expect to be challenged and inspired as we open your mind to the latest thinking in your subject area.

Through our renowned Undergraduate and International Research Opportunities Programmes (UROP and IROP) you can also work on cutting-edge projects alongside industry-leading experts, both at Imperial and our prestigious partner universities all over the world.

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World leading expertise

Many of our researchers are directly involved in undergraduate teaching so you get to experience their expertise first hand in your lecturers and seminars.

Find out more about our research community

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Experience working in a real laboratory

Conduct your own research project over the summer vacation at one of our international partner universities through our International Research Opportunities Programme (IROP).

Explore our IROP opportunities

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Gain valuable laboratory skills

Get first-hand experience of working in a research lab, under expert supervision, through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP).

Find out more about UROP

Get involved

Make your own unique research contribution by carrying out your own independent research project, joining a research expedition, attending our public lectures programme and much more.

Discover ways to get involved