Imperial College London
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1907
Overview
The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, known by its trade names Imperial College London and Imperial, is a public research university in London, England. Its history began with Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who envisioned South Kensington as a cultural district with museums, colleges, and the Royal Albert Hall.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1907Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | South Kensington Campus, Imperial College LondonSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | imperial.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- ANID-Imperial Scholarship Closed, deadline 19 May 2026
- China Scholarship Council Closed, deadline 13 Jan 2025
- COLFUTURO & Imperial College London Joint Graduate Loan-Scholarship Closed, deadline 2 Mar 2026
- Fulbright-Imperial Scholarship Check the official page
- Global Future Leaders Scholarship Check the official page
- Global Leaders Scholarship Check the official page
Imperial College London's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Alexander Fleming (opens in a new tab)Scottish biologist, pharmacologist, botanist, and Nobel laureate (1881–1955)
- Rajiv Gandhi (opens in a new tab)Prime Minister of India (1984-1989)
- Brian May (opens in a new tab)British musician (born 1947)
- Hassan II (opens in a new tab)King of Morocco from 1961 to 1999
- William Crookes (opens in a new tab)British chemist and physicist (1832-1919)
- Derek Barton (opens in a new tab)English organic chemist (1918–1998)
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