Overview of the College
Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- The Business School
- Admin & Support Services
- College governance
- Rector & Principal Officers
- College organisational structure
- Mission and strategy
Facts & figures
- Founded 1907
- 13,019 full-time students (08-09)
- 10.9:1 student/staff ratio (08-09)
- Students from 158 countries
- 238 taught courses
- AAB average A level entry
League tables
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Overall
3rd in Europe and 5th in World
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Engineering and Information Technology
2nd in Europe and 6th in World
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Life Sciences and Biomedicine
3rd in Europe and 17th in World
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Natural Sciences
3rd in Europe and 10th in World
(THE/QS 2009)
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Current construction
Learn more about some of the key moments in Imperial's history and great individuals who have been part of the college since its inception. Visit the Timeline
