Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to section menu Skip to sidebar menu View accessibility support page

Imperial College London

Latest News

Making tiny changes to existing diabetes treatments can alter how they interact with cells, and potentially make the medicines more effective.

Hacking ‘drug trafficking’ network could make diabetes treatments more effective

Leading academics revealed how innovation is tackling global health challenges at the latest Imperial Global Science Policy Forum event.

Leading academics reveal how innovation is tackling global health challenges

Leading business membership organisation London First has recognised the impact of The Invention Rooms in White City in their annual awards.

The Invention Rooms nominated for award for improving the lives of Londoners

More News

Main Navigation

Search

  • Study
    Close
    • Study overview
    • Undergraduate
      Top Links
      • Courses for 2019 entry
      • How to apply
      • Fees and funding
      • Accommodation
      • Open days
      • Request a prospectus
    • Postgraduate
      Top Links
      • Courses for 2018–19
      • How to apply
      • Fees and funding
      • Accommodation
      • Open days
      • Request a prospectus
    • Faculties and departments
    • Continuing Professional Development
    • Executive Education
    • Centre for Languages Culture and Communication
    • St Paul's Cathedral Living in LondonLondon’s fusion of culture, charm and career opportunities is hard to beat
    • International studentsInternational studentsStudents come from over 125 different countries to study at Imperial
    • Queen's LawnCampus lifeExperience what it's like to be a member of the College community
  • Research & Innovation
    Close
    • Research and Innovation
    • Partner with us
      At a glance
      • Clinical Trials
      • Collaborations
      • Commercialisation
      • Consultancy
      • Executive education
      • A-Z services for partners
    • Research support
      At a glance
      • Resources for staff
      • Research Office
      • Faculty research services teams
      • Research integrity
      • Clinical Trials
      • Global Imperial
    • College Strategy 2015-2020
    • Faculties and departments
    • A-Z research groups and centres
    • Funding opportunities
    • REF 2014
    • Brain scansImperial’s impactRead case studies about how Imperial research has made a difference
    • Flying robotResearch newsKeep up to date with Imperial’s cutting edge discoveries
    • In the labEnterprising studentsFind out how our students develop their entrepreneurial & innovative ideas
  • Be Inspired
    Close
    • Be Inspired
    • Take part
      Top links
      • Schools activities
      • Public events
      • Festival
      • Alumni events
    • Engage online
      Top links
      • Lectures online
      • Podcasts
      • iTunes U
    • Social media directory
    • Staff and student volunteering
    • Imperial magazine
    • Societal engagement
    • PodcastsImperial College Podcastpresented by Gareth Mitchell and the Communications & Public Affairs pod squad
    • Imperial FestivalImperial FestivalMake a date with discovery at our celebration of science, engineering and creativity, 28-29 April
    • Student Blog home pageStudent blogsFind out about life on campus from our team of student bloggers
  • About
    Close
    • About
    • The College
      Overview
      • Strategy 2015-2020
      • League tables
      • Facts and figures
      • College governance
      • Administration and support services
      • Imperial timeline
    • Our people
      At a glance
      • President
      • Provost
      • Eminent alumni
      • Award winners
    • A - Z of Faculties and Departments
    • Faculty of Engineering
    • Faculty of Medicine
    • Faculty of Natural Sciences
    • Imperial College Business School
    • LionGlobal ImperialWe are the UK's most international university
    • Our campusesOur campusesExplore our London locations
    • White City CampusWhite City CampusImperial’s research and innovation district
  • Visit
  • What's on
  • News
  • Give
  • A-Z
    • Close
    • Faculties and departments
    • Multidisciplinary networks, centres and institutes
    • Research groups
    • People finder
    • Administration and support services
  • Information for
    • Close
    • Prospective students
    • Current students
    • Alumni
    • Staff
    • Jobs at Imperial
    • Partners and business
    • Media
    • Donors
    • Parents
    • Conference organisers

New students

Section Navigation

  • Close
  • New students Overview
  • Undergraduates
    • Before you arrive
      • Submitting your offer conditions
      • Registration
        • Online registration
        • In-person registration
      • Accommodation
        • Private accommodation
    • Arrivals and induction
      • Moving into Halls
      • Collecting your College ID
      • Welcome Week
      • Gym induction
      • Success guide
      • Library and IT
      • Directions to South Kensington Campus
    • Fees and funding
      • Paying your tuition fees
      • Student funding
      • Managing your money
        • Cost of living in London
        • Budgeting
        • Money saving tips
        • Groceries around the world
    • Making the most of your Imperial experience
      • Centre for Academic English
      • Clubs and societies
      • Enterprising students
      • Global opportunities
      • Imperial Horizons
      • Music, art and drama
      • UROP
      • Volunteering
    • Imperial Family and Friends Programme
    • Living in London
  • Postgraduates
    • Before you arrive
      • Submitting your offer conditions
      • Registration
        • Online registration
        • In-person registration
      • Accommodation
    • Arrivals and induction
      • Welcome Week
      • Collecting your College ID
      • Library and IT
      • Gym induction
      • Success Guide
      • Campuses and maps
    • Fees and funding
      • Paying your tuition fees
      • Managing your money
        • Cost of living in London
        • Budgeting
        • Money saving tips
        • Groceries around the world
    • Making the most of your Imperial experience
      • Centre for Academic English
      • Club, societies and projects
      • Enterprising students
      • Global opportunities
      • Imperial Festival
      • Music, art and drama
      • Professional skills training
      • Volunteering
    • Living in London
  • International students
    • Visas and immigration
    • English language support
    • Supportive social network
    • International student societies
  • Exchange students
  • Support and wellbeing
  • Campus facilities
    • Student Hub
    • Sports facilities
    • Careers Service
    • Library facilities
    • Disability Advisory Service
    • ICT Service Desk
    • Eating and drinking
    • Students' Union
  • Campus locations and maps
  • Home
  • Current students
  • New students
  • International students

International students

Graduation

Every year we welcome hundreds of international students to Imperial. To help you settle in quickly to life in the UK we run a welcome programme during the first few days and weeks. 

This support continues all year round from the International Student Support team, who run a wide range of activities, including a year-round programme of UK trips and expert visa advice.

3 Column colour block 2

Centre for Academic English

English language support

Our Centre for Academic English provides free language support to all Imperial students whose first language is not English.

Find out more about our English language support

Group trip

Supportive social network

The International Student Support team runs a year-round programme of trips, complemented by social activities offered by our external partners.

Find out more about our social programme

Societies

International student societies

There are over 45 societies dedicated to different cultures in Imperial College Union to help you meet like-minded people and experience a taste of home.

See the full A-Z list of societies

International students

  • Visas and immigration
  • English language support
  • Supportive social network
  • International student societies

International Student Support

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8040

or fill in the Web Query Form

Mobile icon

Download the free app

Imperial Mobile
College information on your mobile
Union summer ball

Get involved

Imperial College Union
Find out more about your Students' Union
Print Email Share

Contact & Links

Useful Links

Information for

  • Prospective students
  • Alumni
  • Jobs
  • Partners and business
  • Media
  • Donors
  • Parents
  • Conference organisers

Top links

  • Imperial and the EU
  • Outlook 365 web access
  • Contact the ICT Service Desk
  • Library
  • Blackboard
  • Sport
  • Term dates

Students

  • Current students
  • Imperial College Union
  • Student Hub
  • Careers Service
  • Imperial Mobile
  • Graduation

Staff

  • Staff main page
  • ICIS
  • HR procedures
  • Salaries, Terms and Conditions
  • Pension schemes
  • Research support
  • Information for new staff

Imperial partners

  • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre
  • Imperial College Health Partners
  • Imperial Consultants
  • Imperial Innovations

A-Z

  • Faculties, departments and institutes
  • Research groups
  • Administration and support services
  • People finder

College Information

Imperial College London

Address

South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ, UK
tel: +44 (0)20 7589 5111
Campuses & maps

Follow Imperial

Facebook Twitter You Tube Linked in Google Plus Instagram Weibo

Site Information

  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • About this site
  • Use of cookies
  • Report incorrect content
  • © 2018 Imperial College London
  • Log in