Kickstart your career in business in a global city of culture and innovation
Imperial College London is a global top 10 university respected by employers and decision-makers all over the world – and The Business School sits at the heart of our London campus.
London is one of the world’s true business capitals. A home to more global headquarters than anywhere else in Europe, studying here gives you easy access to unparalleled career and networking opportunities. London also boasts the continent’s largest startup community. Studying at Imperial gives you easy access to these career opportunities.
With unrivalled international transport links and a favourable time zone, London is also the ideal base for students needing to stay connected with other regions. We are proud to be part of such a multicultural city – where great business minds from all backgrounds are welcomed with open arms.
Tap into the opportunities of London
- The world’s business city
- Access the career and networking opportunities of the City
- Europe’s largest startup hub
- Unrivalled transport links and timezone central, ideal for students needing to stay connected with other regions
- One of the world’s most multicultural cities
- Inclusive and welcoming
- A cultural powerhouse
- Grow your professional and personal networks
Our locations – South Kensington
London isn’t only renowned for its business influence – it is a city rich in history and culture, with a vibrant nightlife – a lot of which can be found near Imperial College London.
Our location in the fashionable and lively district of South Kensington brings you within walking distance of an unbeatable range of free museums and beautiful open spaces alongside more upmarket attractions.
Imperial sits side by side with the Royal College of Music, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and of course, the Royal Albert Hall, where you will celebrate your hard work and achievement in style at your graduation ceremony.
If you are looking for some peace and quiet, three of London’s eight Royal Parks, Hyde Park, the neighbouring Kensington Gardens, and Green Park (right next to Buckingham Palace!) are just up the road from the Business School. If you’d rather relax by shopping, you can pop over to High Street Kensington, or to Knightsbridge, where you can find some of London’s most exclusive shops, including one of the world’s favourites – Harrods. If you want to grab a bite to eat or drink, there is a wide range of choices to suit anyone, from Farmers’ Markets to afternoon tea at a 5-star hotel – not to mention a selection of great pubs and local restaurants.
With this much happening in South Kensington alone, imagine what is happening London-wide! Studying at Imperial College Business School is a great opportunity to explore the lively arts and cultural scene, beautiful parks, fabulous stores, and endless entertainment choices that make London one of the most exciting cities in the world.
Our locations – White City
Imperial’s major new campus in west London is bringing together scientific researchers, corporate partners, entrepreneurs and the local community to co-exist and co-create on an unprecedented scale, turning cutting-edge scientific research into real-world benefits for society.
The Business School’s new facility at the White City Campus provides opportunities for students, researchers, industry partners and entrepreneurs to experiment and collaborate in a new, multidisciplinary business innovation hub.
This 12,000 ft2 purpose-built facility, dedicated to teaching and research, sits within Scale Space, home to leading scaleups and innovative businesses across the technology, digital and life-sciences sectors. Its opening marks the beginning of the School's exciting expansion into the College's thriving enterprise and research community at White City.
London Transport
London’s comprehensive underground system runs right under the entire city, with tubes running every few minutes. If you’re looking at catching the tube to Imperial, South Kensington is the nearest station and is served by the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines, making it easily accessible.
Just as easy as getting around on the Underground is catching one of London’s famous red double-decker buses, which operate throughout London. You can barely go one minute without seeing one as you walk the streets, a testament to the frequency with which London’s buses operate.
If you have your own car and are hoping to drive to the Business School, please be advised that car parking at our South Kensington Campus is severely restricted and you are advised not to bring a car unless permission has been given. The car park is open to the public from 18.00 to Midnight on weekdays and from 08.00 to Midnight on weekends. Please note that overnight parking is not permitted. Pay and display parking is available in the streets surrounding the College for limited periods only.
Cycling around London is a great alternative to public transport. You can use your own bike – there are two secure bicycle stores on the South Kensington campus – or hire a Santander Cycle for as little as £2.
Great connections to the rest of the UK and Europe
If you are looking to fly into London or using a weekend off to explore another country, five major airports serve the city. London City, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton Airports are scattered around London and are easily accessible.
There are a number of rail service providers who can get you to numerous destinations across the UK or in Europe. Different levels of comfort are available to cater to your tastes, whether you are looking for a cheap trip and simply require a seat or you are looking to travel in style on a longer trip with your own cabin.
Much like the rail connections, you have a variety of destination options when travelling by bus. This is typically the cheapest mode of transport, particularly if you buy tickets in advance. National Express offers a range of good-value services.
Further information
Discover South Kensington – Find out about upcoming events, exhibitions and things to do in South Kensington.
Tourist maps – Take a better look at the local attractions on our hand-drawn map.
Transport links - Helping you to get to campus.
Inside IB podcast: the London experience
Welcome guide to South Kensington
Welcome to Imperial College Business School and welcome to South Kensington – the cultural and intellectual hub of London.
"For someone who wants to work in finance, living in London gives you many opportunities, as it is the financial hub of Europe and you meet a lot of people who work in this field. I know that students who join next year will enjoy living in London and have many opportunities."
