Summary
Imperial College London is the only university in the UK to specialise solely in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB). Imperial is ranked 5th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025) and Imperial degrees are highly valued by employers around the globe. Outside the classroom, students have access to over 370 clubs, societies and volunteering projects.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate53%Postgraduate47%
Study mode
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Full-time92%Part-time8%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK48%International37%EU15%
Student gender
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Male 58%Female 42%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
5th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000897 90%5th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212206 97%5th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%23rd
10 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.63 91%1st
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.80 80%3rd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33253325 100%1st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226619 28%71st
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.311.95th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.0 95%35th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10094.2 94%1st
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10086.2 86%1st
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
Overall ranking
1st out of 33
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 218218 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.16 79%6th
2 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.74 94%1st
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.0 96%13th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10096.0 96%1st
Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Many Imperial College degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you’ll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find Imperial College London on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.