COVID-19 information for applicants and offer holders

Find answers to frequently asked questions

Updated 7 August 2020

Your experience at Imperial goes beyond just your academic studies. With the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), Imperial has been working with Imperial’s students’ union to ensure that we are able to provide, enhance and facilitate all areas of your student experience under all eventualities. 

We identified key pillars of the wider student experience: 

Information on how we will deliver these, along with information on our Library Services, considering current social distancing restrictions, as well as a full lockdown, are set out on these pages. You can also find information about the admissions process, fees and funding, life in London – and you can chat with some of our students too.

Coronavirus impact information

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Admissions

What you need to know about your application or offer. Find out how COVID-19 has affected Admissions at Imperial.

Your application or offer

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Your learning experience

Your programme will begin on schedule in the Autumn and we plan to reopen our campuses.

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Your student experience

We know that making new friends and taking part in clubs and societies are all important parts of the university experience.

We’re working hard – together with the Imperial College Union – to make sure you have the best possible experience beyond the classroom, and a very warm welcome.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Keeping you safe

Keeping all our students safe is a top priority for us.

Government guidance in the UK is changing rapidly – but we are making plans for your safe return in the Autumn.

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Fees and funding

Find out more about fees and funding at Imperial:

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Amenities and accommodation

Find out how we are preparing our campuses and the services we offer for the new academic year from accommodation to sports facilities and libraries:

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Living in London

Currently there are restrictions on which businesses and cultural organisations can open in London. Under government plans they may open at the start of July.

Public transport is running and new cycling and walking paths are being introduced across the capital.

Find out more about Living in London

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Chat to our students

Have your questions answered by real Imperial students.

Learn about their courses, experiences and life at Imperial.

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