QS World Ranking
#2
Acceptance Rate
17%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$38,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#1
London
Application Deadline
October 15
via UCAS
Student Body
Total Enrollment
22,000
students
International Students
60%
US Students
4%
of total enrollment
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
World's top STEM-focused university, located in London's museum quarter, consistently in global top 10.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Apply via UCAS. World's top STEM university. Located in South Kensington next to major museums.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Imperial College London
Acceptance Rate
17%
Highly selective
Application System
UCAS
Deadline
October 15
Instruction Language
English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$38,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via UCAS by January 31
- SAT 1500+ or ACT 34+ strongly recommended (world #2 for engineering)
- IELTS 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL 92–100
- BMAT required for Medicine
- PAT required for Physics; MAT or STEP for Mathematics
- UCAS personal statement required — STEM focus essential
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$38,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- October 15
- Application System
- UCAS
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 17%
- QS Best Student City (London)
- #1 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓President's Scholarships
- ✓Imperial Excellence Scholarships
Cost of Living — London, UK
High CostEstimated monthly total
$2,490
vs. avg US college student
31% more expensive
US avg ~$1,900/mo
London is one of Europe's most expensive cities. Budget carefully — student Oyster cards reduce transit costs.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Imperial College London as a US Student
Imperial College London is located in London, United Kingdom and is ranked #2in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Business, Computing. Instruction is offered in English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$38,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 17%. Applications are submitted through UCAS with a deadline of October 15. Scholarships available include the President's Scholarships.