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The Imperial Doctoral programme student profile from September 2025

Our reputation as a world-leading university attracts high calibre students from across the world. Our Doctoral class is made up of students from 21 nationalities, each coming from different backgrounds and industries. You will find yourself studying alongside a diverse community of talented individuals, gaining insight into different global business practices.

Class profile

52
PhD students
25
MRes students
21
nationalities
47%
female students

Nationality by region

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Degree background by sector*

  • Economics: 34%
  • Business/Management: 22%
  • Science/Medicine: 13%
  • Finance: 10%
  • Mathematics: 8%
  • Engineering: 6%
  • Social Science: 6%

*Percentages are rounded and may not sum to 100%

What our students say

“As a Business School student, it is very important for me to be engaged with businesses during my PhD years. Needless to say, London is a vital hub in the global business world, and Imperial Business School has a great business network.”
Aras Selvi
Doctoral programme - Class of 2025
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