How quickly do Imperial give offers?

Most offers will be made after the UCAS application deadline in mid-January, and the majority of applicants will receive their application outcomes after the interview process has concluded (mid-March). You will receive the final decision on your application by the end of March at the latest.

How long does Imperial take to give offers?

The department you applied to may also contact you separately to let you know their decision. We aim to make all decisions by the end of March for the next academic year of entry.

How long does Imperial College take to reply?

You will receive the decision of the review panel within 10 working days (unless we contact you otherwise) to your Imperial College email address. You will also receive integrated feedback from the two reviewers of your application.

How many offers does Imperial give?

Overall Acceptance Rate

Generally, Imperial College London has an acceptance rate of approximately 11% for undergraduate programs, its lowest in recent years. In 2021-2022, Imperial College London received around 28,866 applications, out of which only 3,191 applicants received offers.

Is Imperial better than MIT?

Imperial College London is regarded as one of the top 10 global universities. It is ranked #6 in the QS World University Rankings. Massachusetts Institute of Technology among the top 5 in the world for the past 8 years.

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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.

Does Imperial give interviews to everyone?

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.

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.

How prestigious is Imperial College?

Imperial is regularly ranked amongst the top 10 best universities in the world and is The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024's University of the Year for graduate employment.

Is Imperial College worth the money?

RDL. The Imperial College is ranked amongst the Top 20 universities worldwide. So yes, it's worth it.

What percentage of applicants does Imperial interview?

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

Does Imperial College give unconditional offers?

Once you have your unconditional offer you must make full payment of the course fee within 14 days to confirm your place. Please note, the payment deadline will reduce to seven days later in the application process.

Is getting into Imperial hard?

Imperial College London is one of the most competitive universities in the UK. In 2021, the Imperial acceptance rate was around 11.5%, and you will need top A level grades (or equivalent) and outstanding academic performance in order to be considered.

Does Imperial give you an iPad?

If you are living outside College accommodation and have done all the required, you will be handed your ID card on Welcome Week. You must activate your College account before you can complete the iPad Agreement Form. You will be provided with a free iPad at the start of your course.

Does Imperial look at predicted grades?

If your predicted grades meet the minimum College entry standard of AAA at A-level or an equivalent level qualification in the relevant subjects, the Department of Materials will guarantee you an interview and, if successful will typically make a minimum offer to the majority of applicants.

Is Imperial College elite?

Imperial College London has been recognised as one of the world's top universities in a leading global league table. Imperial has maintained its position in the QS World University Rankings for 2024.

Does Imperial look at grades?

Academic requirements

You will need to demonstrate excellent academic ability and we require; Majority of 9-7 grades (A*-A) at GCSE level or the international equivalent, with a minimum of grade 7 (A) in maths and science subjects.

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.

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 as good as Cambridge?

Because, according to the latest QS World University Rankings, Britain's universities are outstanding – only the US's do better – but it is Imperial, not Oxford, that finds itself in joint second place with Cambridge, just a fraction below the Olympian heights of MIT.

Why is Imperial College so famous?

STEMB specialists. Imperial College London is the only UK university to focus entirely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching and research sees us consistently rated in the top 10 universities worldwide.

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.

Who is MIT's biggest rival?

The college rivalry between the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) stems from the colleges' reputations as the top science and engineering schools in the United States.