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
- 13,964 full-time students (10-11)
- 12:1.1 student/staff ratio (10-11)
- Students from 126 countries
- 242 taught courses
- 29.7 average A level score on entry
League tables
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Overall
3rd in Europe and 8th in World
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Engineering and Information Technology
4th in Europe and 10th in World
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Life Sciences
3rd in Europe and 9th in World
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Physical Sciences
4th in Europe and 14th in World
(THE World University Rankings 2011-12)
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Rector website
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
