Information for New Starters

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In this section you will find information to help you get started with your PhD in the Dyson School of Design Engineering. For information on your milestones, please consult the 'Information for Current PhD Students' section accessible on the left. 

Approximately a month before your course start date, you should receive an email from Engineering Admissions with details on how to enrol to the PhD programme via MyImperial. Please ensure you do this as soon as possible, as many of the processes detailed below are dependent on it. 

Fees, Bursaries & ID cards

Paying your Tuition Fees

If you have received a scholarship that covers your tuition fees, the Senior Postgraduate Administrator will process these for you. However, if you are self-funding your PhD, click here to find out more on tuition fee payments

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Arranging your Bursary Payments

If you have received a stipend that covers your living costs, please follow these instructions in order to begin receiving your monthly bursary payments

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ID Cards

To find out how to print your College ID card at the South Kensington Campus, click here. The ID card office is located on the ground floor of the Sherfield Building (see campus map)

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Inductions, Supervisor/Student Relationship & Software

Inductions

Once you join the department, we will host a short induction session to introduce you to the PhD and help orientate you.

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The Student/Supervisor Relationship

Your relationship with your PhD supervisor(s) is crucial to the success of your PhD. Here we include information and resources to help you cultivate a productive working relationship with your supervisor.

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Free Software Access

As a student at Imperial College, you have access to a wealth of free, inclusive software packages. You can find out more and download here.

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Additional College Services

Here you will find additional services available at the College to help you settle in and thrive at the University. 

House

Accommodation

Click here for help in finding somewhere to live in London, both in College halls or private accommodation

Campus Services

Campus Services

More information on non-academic facilities, such as catering, sports facilities, the Student Hub, Security, and the Early Years Education Centre
Careers

Careers Service

The Careers Service provide information, advice and guidance to current students with a range of online resources, events, appointments and courses
CFAE

Centre for Academic English

The CfAE offers courses and support for all students to develop their academic communication skills
chaplaincy

Chaplaincy Multi-Faith Centre

An inclusive centre of diverse faiths that offers advice, events, meditation, and support

Graduate School

Graduate School

The Graduate School offers highly-rated courses to develop your professional and research skills, alongside a suite of events and support packages
Health Centre

Imperial College Health Centre

You can register as a patient with the College's Health Centre and book free appointments, order free prescriptions, and consult your doctor online
ICU

Imperial College Union

The Imperial College Union and Graduate Students Union exist to build the student community and provide events, representation, and support

Library

Library Services

The Library has a wealth of resources, services, facilities, workshops and support for you to access
Student Counselling and Mental Health Service

Student Counselling and Mental Health Service

The College has extensive support for you should you wish you talk to someone, seek advice, or help cope with anxiety and stress
SSZ

Student Support Zone

The Student Support Zone is a central source of support and advice should you encounter any difficulties during your PhD