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Imperial College London

帝国理工学院

London, United Kingdom
SectorPublic research university
Founded1907
Enrollment22,420
Student : Staff5:1

UNIVERSITY RANKINGS

Rankings Overview

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#2

Score 99.2

Same position as 2026

THE2027

#8

Score 95.2

Same position as 2026

ARWU2026

#29

Score 41.2

Down 3 places vs 2025

U.S. News2027

#14

Score 83.9

Down 3 places vs 2026

DECADE PERFORMANCE INDEX · 2018–2027

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

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Quick Facts & Campus Profile

Campus & Intake Telemetry
Total Enrollment

22,420

Active Students

Faculty Size

4,540

Academic Staff

Acceptance Rate

13%

Estimated Admissions

Safety Score

90/100

Campus Safety

Transportation

95/100

Public Access

Tuition (Int.)

$49,530

Annual Estimate

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Admission Fit Simulator & Personal Dossier

Cumulative GPA (4.0 Scale)3.65 / Benchmark 3.85
2.503.003.504.00
English Proficiency (IELTS Equivalent)7.0 / Target 7.5+
5.5 (TOEFL ~65)7.0 (TOEFL ~100)9.0 (TOEFL 118+)
Research, Internships & Extracurricular Depth
ESTIMATED CLASSIFICATIONREACH TARGET
51/100Profile Alignment Index

Highly selective relative to current profile; strong essays/research recommended.

Selectivity~13% Admit
Est. Annual Tuition$49,530
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EDITORIAL BRIEFING

Institutional Profile

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Step into Imperial, and you're immediately enveloped in a rich legacy of scientific discovery and engineering marvel that dates back to 1907. Nestled in the heart of London's iconic South Kensington, our campus masterfully blends grand historic Victorian architecture with sleek, cutting-edge modern research facilities, creating an inspiring, high-tech backdrop for groundbreaking work. You're not just attending lectures; you're walking the same hallowed halls where Nobel laureates and future visionaries have shaped the world. The atmosphere is electric – a vibrant hum of intense intellectual curiosity, ambitious collaboration, and a truly global community of brilliant minds, all united by a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible and solve humanity’s grand challenges. It’s more than a campus; it’s a living testament to human ingenuity in action.

GEOGRAPHIC TELEMETRY

Campus Coordinates

51.4988° N, -0.1751° E
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ACADEMIC FACULTIES

Core Academic Disciplines

Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

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In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Imperial College London is ranked #2. In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2027 rankings, it is ranked #8.
Imperial College London is located in London, United Kingdom.
Imperial College London was founded in 1907.
Imperial College London has approximately 22,420 enrolled students.