Welcome to Imperial. We are a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB). Across our London campuses, and throughout our international network, we use science to tackle global challenges.
Welcome to Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB). Ranked 1st in the UK and Europe and 2nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Our Global Challenge Institutes were created to address some of the most important issues facing the world today. These issues are too big to be tackled by individual academics or teams, so the Institutes serve to harness and drive multi-disciplinary approaches, bringing together experts with a wide range of specialisms. The Institutes enable and support cross-faculty collaboration across College, while engaging externally with policymakers, businesses, end-users, and international partners to bring rapid, innovative progress to these critical issues. The impacts of the Global Challenge Institutes can be seen through their outputs, including their education and training programmes, in-depth policy papers and reports, seminars, workshops, and research grants. Together, these enhance and promote Imperial’s world-leading research strengths in these areas.
The Imperial Centres of Excellence aim to galvanise a critical mass of researchers, transcending Faculty boundaries to support a multidisciplinary theme. The Imperial Networks of Excellence aim to establish and grow connections around an important multidisciplinary area that is being explored at an earlier stage than the centres. Find out more about how the College recognises multi-faculty networks and centres.
Campuses and maps
Imperial has several campuses in London and the South East. All have excellent travel links and are easily accessible through the use of public transport. These pages provide maps, travel directions and campus details including retail facilities for each campus, and are designed to make travelling to and from Imperial as simple as possible.
Charing Cross
Chelsea and Westminster
Hammersmith
North West London Hospitals
Royal Brompton
Silwood Park
South Kensington
St Mary’s
White City
History
Discover some of the definitive moments, scientific advances and great individuals from Imperial’s history.
Imperial through the years
A timeline of College developments
Explore the key moments from Imperial’s history, as the College expanded to become one of the world’s top university institutions.
People from our past
Meet some of the great individuals behind some of Imperial’s achievements and contributions
Reflecting on our history
Imperial has commissioned a group to examine the history of the College and to report on the present understanding and reception of the College’s legacy in the context of its present-day mission.
All Courses
Undergraduate tuition fees
Please note that tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary uplifts and are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study. To find the fees for your programme and the inflationary uplifts to which they will be subject please choose the correct session from the boxes below.
Fees are charged at two different rates, the Home rate and the non-Home rate, for further information on what qualifies students to pay the Home rate of fee, please select the box on Fee status.
Students requiring a Student visa to study at the College will require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) as part of their application process, for more information on the issuance of a CAS and how fee payments are reported on it, please select the box on CAS and visas.
All students are bound by the College’s payment terms for tuition fees, for more information on these terms please select the box on Payment terms.
The College does not provide any discounts to undergraduate tuition fees centrally however, this does not preclude departments from providing their own schemes.
2024-25
Please note that fees are charged by year of entry to the College and not year of study. The fees listed within this section are for students in the 2024-25 academic session. To find the fee for your programme, please choose your faculty from the boxes below.
European Union students that commenced their studies on or after 1 August 2021 (excluding those from Ireland) are not eligible to claim UK Government funding for tuition fees and will be charged at the higher (non-Home) rate of fee. Students from the European Union that commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2021 will remain eligible for UK Government funding for tuition fees and will therefore continue to be charged at the Home rate of fee. For more information, please see www.gov.uk/government/news/student-support-in-england.
The fees for Home undergraduate students are capped by the UK Government under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA). Fee caps may be changed by the Government. Imperial College London charges all undergraduate programmes at the Higher Amount defined by HERA. Fees for subsequent years of study may be higher than the fees listed here.
From the 2022-23 academic year, the fees for continuing undergraduate students paying the non-Home rate of fee will increase annually by an amount up to the average percentage change in the CPI from the April of the preceding year to the March of the calendar year in which the session commences. The inflation increase for 2024-25 fees is 5.7% rounded to the nearest £50.00. Continuing student fees are also capped at the new-entrant fee for that session and so may increase by less than the maximum amount.
Use our tool to find scholarships for Imperial students. We are continuously adding scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, so use the filter to see current opportunities and check back often for updates. For more funding options, visit our external scholarships page.
We have provided some of our Frequently Asked Questions around admissions and studying on the MEng Aeronautical Engineering degrees. You can also find general admissions FAQs on our Admissions Help Centre.Our student terms and conditions also has more important information that you will need to be aware of prior to becoming a student at Imperial.
You can view Imperial’s Academic Policy with regards to admissions on our Academic Governance webpages.
What does MEng mean?
An MEng stands for a Master of Engineering, and is typically used for undergraduate degrees that include an integrated Master’s year. Along with a number of other top engineering institutions in the UK, we no longer offer a three-year Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) course
What undergraduate degree courses do you offer and how can I apply?
We offer five MEng Undergraduate degrees – all students follow a common programme of study for the first two years.
H401: Aeronautical Engineering (4 years)
H410: Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad (4 years)
H411: Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad (5 years)
H415: Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering (4 years)
H420: Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry (5 years)
You can find the typical structure for each of our MEng undergraduate degrees on the course webpages:
All students must initially apply for the H401 MEng in Aeronautical Engineering.
How do I transfer to the Aeronautical Engineering degrees with a Year Abroad, Year in Industry or with Spacecraft Engineering?
All students start on the H401 Aeronautical Engineering degree. If you are on target to achieve a 2:1 or above, you may apply to transfer to our Year Abroad, Year in Industry or Spacecraft Engineering pathways. Transfers to the Spacecraft Engineering pathway takes place after the second year and transfers to the Year Abroad and the Year in Industry options take place after the third year.
H410 and H411: Year Abroad
Students on target to achieve a 1st by the end of the second year will be eligible for placements in the USA or Singapore. Students on target to achieve a minimum 2:1 by the end of the second year will be eligible for placements in Europe.
H420: Year in Industry
Students on target to achieve a minimum of a 2:1, and who have organised a suitable industry placement, may transfer to our Year in Industry study stream.
H415: Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering
Students who wish to transfer to this curriculum must undergo a separate round of evaluation of their results and interest in the programme.
How do I apply?
All applications must be made via the UK government body UCAS. Further information can be found on Imperial’s Application Process webpages.
Do all students initially apply for the H401 MEng Aeronautical Engineering?
Yes, our students apply for the H401 MEng Aeronautical Engineering and follow a common programme of study for the first two years, after which it will be possible to transfer to our Year Abroad, Year in Industry or Spacecraft Engineering pathways.
Do you offer a BEng Aeronautical Engineering degree?
We do not offer a BEng Aeronautical Engineering degree, all students will study MEng Aeronautical Engineering.
What are the entry requirements?
We accept a wide range of academic qualifications from all over the world and our entry requirements can be found on our course webpages:
For students wanting to transfer to the H410 Year Abroad course in Europe, a minimum of grade B at GCSE in French or German is required.
English language requirements apply to entry into our MEng Aeronautical Engineering courses; you can find the accepted tests and minimum grades on our English language requirements webpages. For MEng Aeronautical Engineering, we ask for the standard level of English.
A high level of secondary school Mathematics and Physics is mandatory. Further Mathematics is highly recommended but not mandatory for admission to our courses.
Foundation programmes
We currently only accept the following Foundation programme qualifications:
UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering (UPCSE)
Warwick International Foundation Programme in Science and Engineering (IFP)
If you are studying one of these Foundation programmes, you can find the minimum entry requirements on our course webpages.
What if my qualifications are not listed on the course page?
If your high school or other qualifications are not listed on our course pages, we recommend you contact our Engineering Admissions team for advice on eligibility prior to making an application: engineering.admissions@imperial.ac.uk.
What are the English language requirements?
English language requirements apply to all courses and you can find a list of accepted tests and our minimum entry requirements on our English language requirements webpages. For MEng Aeronautical Engineering, we ask for the standard level of English.
What are the fees?
Our tuition fees can be found on our Course webpages:
Your fee status will be assessed by Imperial once a UCAS application has been received. You can find further guidance on how we assess fee status on our fees and funding webpages.
Is any financial support available?
Bursaries and Loans
Imperial offers a means-tested Imperial Bursary worth up to £5,000 per year for home students who are eligible for student funding from the government. You can find out more about the eligibility criteria on our Fees and Funding webpages. Support for home students is also available through Government funding options including the Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan
Scholarships
The Department of Aeronautics currently does not offer any undergraduate departmental scholarships. However, you may be eligible for other undergraduate scholarships offered by Imperial such as our IB Excellence Scholarship. You can find a list of scholarships and eligibility on our scholarships search tool.
What is the difference between the H401, H410, H411, H415 and H420 courses?
All students initially apply to the H401 MEng Aeronautical Engineering course and follow a common programme for the first two years. Transfer to the H410 Year Abroad (four-year degree), H411 Year Abroad (five-year degree), and H420 Year in Industry programmes occur at the end of the third year.
Students wishing to complete a Year Abroad in France or Germany must demonstrate that they have achieved the required level of French or German language fluency at this point. Language classes offered as part of the Horizons programme can be taken in the first two years of study or as an I-Explore module in year three.
You can find further information about our current Year Abroad partners on our Course webpages:
For the H415 MEng Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering, the transfer happens at the end of the second year. Students who wish to transfer to this curriculum must undergo a separate round of evaluation of their results and interest in the programme.
Can I arrange to visit the Department?
Unfortunately, we cannot arrange individual visits for mainland UK applicants. However, Imperial arranges Open Days and student-led campus tours throughout the year. Find out about upcoming dates on our Visits webpages. There are also virtual tours available for you to explore around our Department as well as our Campuses.
If you are made an offer then you will be invited to our Offer Holder day where you will be able to meet current students and tour the departmental facilities.
Applicants from overseas who are unable to attend any of these events may be able to arrange to visit by emailing aero.admissions@imperial.ac.uk.
Is it possible to transfer from my current University course?
Transfer into our second or third year is only permitted in exceptional circumstances and is extremely rare. Transfer into the fourth year is not possible under any circumstances.
Study in the UK: Top Universities, Programs, and Scholarships
The United Kingdom is a world-renowned destination for higher education, offering a diverse selection of prestigious universities, affordable options, and a wide array of programs. Here’s a guide to some of the key aspects to consider when planning to study in the UK.
1. Top UK Universities
The UK is home to many highly ranked universities known for their academic excellence and research facilities:
Oxford University (Oxford, UK): One of the oldest and most prestigious universities globally, renowned for its rigorous programs.
University of Sheffield (UK): Known for its research and innovation, Sheffield offers a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Swansea University (UK): Located in Wales, Swansea offers a variety of courses and a beautiful coastal setting.
Sheffield Hallam University (UK): With strong industry connections, Sheffield Hallam is a popular choice for practical and applied programs.
Heriot-Watt University (Scotland): Recognized for engineering, business, and science, Heriot-Watt has campuses around the world.
University of Glasgow (Scotland): A leading research university with a global reputation, especially in the arts, sciences, and medicine.
Loughborough University (UK): Known for its excellent sports facilities and engineering programs.
Nottingham Trent University (UK): Known for its creative arts, Nottingham Trent provides industry-relevant courses.
University of Liverpool John Moores (UK): Offers a wide range of programs and strong research opportunities.
For those interested in studying in London, consider renowned institutions such as University College London (UCL) and London School of Economics (LSE), as well as universities across the Greater London area, which offer diverse programs in nearly every field.
2. Popular Programs
The UK offers a variety of degree programs across disciplines:
Masters in Management (UK): UK universities provide management degrees, including MBA and MSc in Management, which are recognized globally.
LLM in the UK: Ideal for those pursuing a career in law, with universities offering specializations like international and corporate law.
Physiotherapy Masters in the UK: Programs such as MSc in Physiotherapy are offered in leading institutions, providing a path to careers in healthcare.
PhD Programs: Research-oriented students can explore a PhD in various fields, with excellent resources and guidance.
MBA Programs: Some of the best MBA programs can be found at institutions like Oxford University and University of Manchester, with options tailored for both recent graduates and professionals.
3. Scholarships and Financial Aid
The UK offers numerous scholarships for international students, including options specifically for Indian students:
UK Scholarships for Indian Students: Various UK universities provide scholarships to assist with tuition fees and living costs.
British Scholarships: The UK government and other organizations offer scholarships such as the Chevening Scholarship and Commonwealth Scholarships.
United Kingdom Scholarships: Some scholarships are specific to certain regions, universities, or programs, supporting students with exceptional academic achievements.
4. Affordable Education Options
For students seeking affordable education, here are some options:
Cheapest Universities in the UK: Many universities offer competitive tuition rates, including University of the Highlands and Islands and University of Cumbria.
Cost of MBA Programs in the UK: While MBA programs are generally an investment, several universities offer reasonably priced MBAs with flexible formats.
5. Student Visas and Requirements
To study in the UK, international students typically need a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. Visa requirements include proof of acceptance from a recognized university, financial resources, and English language proficiency.
6. Living and Studying in the UK
Studying in the UK offers students an opportunity to live in vibrant cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, or in quieter university towns. Most universities provide accommodation options and student support services to help international students adjust to life in the UK.
7. Top Subjects and Specializations
Whether pursuing MS degrees in sciences, LLM in law, or MA in the arts, UK universities cater to diverse academic interests, with programs designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
8. Healthcare and MBBS
For those interested in healthcare, the MBBS program in the UK is well-regarded, though the cost can be significant. The UK’s universities offer state-of-the-art facilities and strong clinical training.
