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Why Imperial?
STEMB specialists
Imperial College London is the only UK university to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching and research sees us consistently rated in the top 10 universities worldwide.
Our study options
Translated to real life
Our research makes a demonstratable economic and social impact through the translation of our work into practice worldwide. In industry, commerce and healthcare, we transfer and spin out our innovations.
Research and innovation
Multidisciplinary
We foster multidisciplinary working within the College and collaborate widely externally. We encourage specialist teams to come together in a timely manner to respond to opportunities.
Our research institutes
International focus
We aim to provide an education for students from around the world that equips them with the knowledge and skills they require to pursue their ambitions. The College has developed strong links with a number of institutions around the world, allowing students to experience different cultures and help them develop their careers internationally.
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Global rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
- 3rd in Europe
- 10th in the world
QS World University Rankings 2020
- 4th in Europe
- 9th in the world
Academic Ranking of Top 500 World Universities 2019
- 4th in the UK
- 5th in Europe
- 23rd in the world
US News Best Global Universities 2019
- 3rd in Europe
- 18th in the world
Reuters Most Innovative Universities 2018
- 1st in the UK
- 2nd in Europe
- 8th in the world
UK rankings
- 1st in London
- 4th in the UK
- 7th in the UK
- 5th in the UK
Subject rankings
Financial Times Global MBA Survey 2019
- 5th in UK
- 12th in Europe
- 39th in the world
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2019 (global ranking)
- Clinical, pre-clinical and health, 3rd in Europe (4th)
- Engineering and technology, 4th in Europe (12th)
- Life Sciences, 5th in Europe (14th joint)
- Physical Sciences, 4th in Europe (11th)
