The above graphs show student numbers (headcount) by type (undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate), fee status (Home/ EU and overseas) and gender between 2016-17 and 2020-21. Total student numbers have increased by 28% between 2016-17 and 2020-21, with undergraduate student numbers increasing by 18%, taught postgraduate numbers increasing by 48%, and research postgraduate numbers increasing by 31%.

Data is sourced from Imperial College Statistics Cards between 2016-17 and 2020-21. Student numbers are based on snapshots taken in December of each year. Please note that MRes students were classified as Postgraduate Research from 2010-11 onwards.

The above graphs show the proportion of student numbers by type (undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research postgraduate), fee status (Home/ EU and overseas) and gender from 2016-17 to 2020-21. 

Data is sourced from Imperial College Statistics Cards between 2016-17 and 2020-21. Student numbers are based on snapshots taken in December of each year. Please note that MRes students were classified as Postgraduate Research from 2010-11 onwards.