Does Imperial do interviews for all courses?

Most departments at Imperial use an interview as part of the selection process, which may form part of an admissions day. Interview processes will vary by department and your child will be provided with further information if they are invited to interview.

How many people get interviews at Imperial?

The ratio of applicants per interview is 1:9 and the number of applicants per place is 1:7.

Do Imperial do interviews for maths?

We don't currently use interviews as part of our regular admissions process. Applications are assessed based on the UCAS form and performance in MAT.

What to expect at an Imperial College interview?

Interview tips

You may be asked follow-up questions based on things you wrote about in your statement. Research whether your school offers mock interviews and attend one if available. Practise interview techniques, working on things like body language, eye contact and answering questions in a clear and concise way.

What are the most competitive courses at Imperial?

Imperial received over 49k applications for postgraduate Taught and Research courses like Masters in 2021. With only around 6,400 places available, the 2021 Imperial acceptance rate for Masters degrees was 12.98%. The most competitive Masters was Computing (3.9%), while Medicine and Engineering were around 11%.

Your Imperial undergraduate interview guide

Is UCL or Imperial more prestigious?

As mentioned earlier, Imperial ranks slightly above UCL in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Imperial ranking seventh and UCL ranking joint eighth. Although both schools rank well across the majority of indicators, they clearly each have their strengths.

Does Imperial do interviews for Masters?

Our selection process

If you are shortlisted, you may be offered an in-person interview or a virtual interview, depending on your circumstances and the course you're applying for. The department you have applied to will contact you directly with more information, including whether you can attend online.

How long is an Imperial interview?

Interview Format

Each candidate shall complete a 25 minute online interview during which their interest and aptitude will be assessed via a range of questions and problems hosted by a member of the School's academic staff.

Does Imperial do online interviews?

After an initial assessment of your MSc application, you may be invited to complete a video interview via the online interview platform, Kira Talent.

Does Imperial do interviews for chemistry?

Chemistry is part of the “Guaranteed Interviews” scheme, one of four such schemes offered by Imperial College.

What subject is Imperial known for?

Imperial is a global top ten university with a world-class reputation in science, engineering, business and medicine. Imperial Zero Pollution - At Imperial, our vision is to realise a sustainable, zero pollution future.

How long does Imperial take to reply after interview?

After your interview, your supervisor will tell you if they would offer a PhD position and/or would be nominating you for funding (if appropriate). You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 8-10 weeks of applying (the application can be tracked via your Student e-Service account.

What is the acceptance rate for Imperial College after interview?

International: Out of 129 interviews that were held, 63 offers were given to International students. This means that there is approximately a chance of 50% after an interview to get an offer.

Is it tough to get into Imperial?

Globally, Imperial is ranked 10th in the world based on the 2023 Times Higher Education World University rankings. Based on the same ranking, it is 3rd in the United Kingdom, behind Oxford and Cambridge. This makes Imperial a highly competitive university and one of the harder universities to get accepted to.

What should I wear to an Imperial College interview?

You will be asked questions to understand your thought process and to see how you solve problems. The interviewer will also ask you about your motivation for the course. You are not expected to wear formal interview attire, such as a suit. Please wear clothing you feel comfortable in.

What is the typical offer at Imperial College?

Typical Offers

Our typical IB offer is 41-42 points overall with a 7 in Maths at higher level and a 7 in at least one further relevant subject at higher level.

Does Imperial do interviews for engineering?

(For the official answer you can look here on the Imperial College London website. “Interviews will be held with academic staff from the department on Wednesday afternoons between November and March. They will explore your motivation to study mechanical engineering and problem solving skills.

How hard is it to get into Imperial postgraduate?

To get into Imperial College London's taught postgraduate courses, you will need at least a 2:1 in your undergraduate degree (though many courses require a first), a great personal statement, an excellent reference, and an outstanding interview performance.

What GPA do you need for Imperial College Masters?

To be considered for admission to a Master's e.g. MSc, MRes, MBA etc, applicants should have been awarded a Bachelor's degree and Master's with an average GPA score of 3.4/4 or better. Preference will be given to candidates with an overall GPA score of 3.6/4 or better.

How competitive is Imperial Masters?

Imperial College London Acceptance Rate For Masters

The Imperial College acceptance rate masters is 28%. Imperial MSc Statistics acceptance rate is 2.6%.

Why is Imperial so prestigious?

Imperial College London Overview

It is regularly ranked as one of the ten best universities in the world (QS World Rankings). Groundbreaking and cutting-edge research is consistently performed at the university, with 14 Nobel Prizes and 81 Fellowships from the Medical Sciences being awarded in the past.

Is Imperial better than Oxford?

Imperial is a more subject specific school than Oxford. Many departments and programs will exceed Oxford's, however, Oxford offers a much broader range of programs and also offers many that exceed Imperial's programs. Oxford still has a much better global reputation as Imperial does relatively limited marketing.

Is Imperial better than Harvard?

Imperial College London has improved its position in two major world university rankings this year. In the QS World University Rankings, announced in September, Imperial rose to joint-2nd – the College's best ever performance – behind MIT, tied with Cambridge and just ahead of Harvard.