Applying to Imperial

Students in the library

If your son or daughter has decided that Imperial is the right choice for them, the next step is to submit their application. This section will guide you through the application and selection process for the College.

The video below from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) offers a quick guide for parents of the main steps involved in the application process. UCAS has also created an interactive parent information tool to give you advice, hints and tips to help your son or daughter through the application process.

UCAS - parents' guide to the application process

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Application and selection

Choosing a course

Deciding which of our many courses to study can be daunting, but there's plenty of information available to help prospective students.

Find out more about choosing one of our courses

How to apply

All undergraduate applications must be made online via UCAS, and we advise all students to apply early.

Find out more about the application process

The selection process

We select students based on their academic achievement, personal statement, and their performance at interview (where applicable).

Find out more about how we select applicants