How to apply
Our reputation as a world-leading global top 10 university attracts top-performing students from across the world. You will study alongside a diverse community of talented individuals in a unique environment devoted entirely to business, science, and technology.
- UCAS code: L1N3
- Institution code: I50
Minimum entry requirements
A*AA with an A* in Mathematics:
- Further Mathematics is useful, but not required
- Economics A-level is welcome, but not a pre-requisite
- General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted
Minimum 39 points including:
7 in Mathematics at higher level
6 in two further subjects at higher level
Either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.
If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Imperial alongside Advanced Placements, requirements outlined below may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.
Please consult Imperial’s country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.
Our minimum requirements for this course are grades 5, 5, 5 to include:
- 5 in Calculus BC
- 5 in two other subjects
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed above, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance.
IELTS score of 7 overall (minimum 6.5 in all elements)
Submitting your application
All applications for undergraduate entry are accepted through UCAS. The application process is managed by UCAS, key dates and deadlines can be found on the UCAS website.
Deadlines for 2023 entry
- 15 October 2022
- 25 January 2023
Next steps
If your written application is successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview. Our interview weeks are currently scheduled for w/c 14 and 28 November 2022, and w/c 6 and 27 February 2023 (subject to change). We will be sending invitations to interview throughout this period.
There are two parts to the interview, which will be completed within the same week:
- An online maths quiz (30 minutes at a set time to ensure fairness to all candidates more details can be found on our FAQs page)
- An online interview with an academic (20-30 minutes)
Quiz performance may be used to inform interview questions, but will not in itself be a criteria in the selection process. The purpose of the interview is for us to to find out more about your motivation, analytical thinking, and communication skills. As such, no particular preparation is needed and we do not expect you to demonstrate prior knowledge of economics, finance and/or data science. Our aim, at the meeting, is to identify prospective students who are most likely to enjoy and succeed on the degree.
Understanding the interview process
Useful resources
There are a variety of resources to help you during the application process, a few key ones are highlighted below:
- Our Frequently Asked Questions page: this will answer many of your questions, such as is there a difference in applying by the January deadline rather than the October deadline
- Our FAQs will also provide some further insight into writing your personal statement
- Read our blog on writing a personal statement and other aspects of the application process
- Watch our Open Day recording
- Imperial's application guide
- UCAS resources
UCAS is where you will receive a final decision from us. You will also be able to manage your application and programme choices through UCAS. If you need to make changes to your application, such as your contact details, you need to do this through UCAS, as well as letting us know at bs.recruitment@imperial.ac.uk.
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