Is interview required for Imperial College London admissions?
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All departments at Imperial College London do not explicitly ask for an interview. But for some programs like Engineering and Medicine, an interview is conducted before shortlisting a candidate.
Mentioned in the list are the programs and departments that might require an interview:
Department/course Interview required? Medicine (MBBS/BSc) Yes Electrical & Electronic Engineering Yes Bioengineering Yes Aeronautics Yes (typical) Computing (selected courses) Not routine Life Sciences (selected courses) Not routine Most other departments Usually
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Imperial, on paper, is better than UCLA. In terms of global ranking, Imperial College QS rank is 6th in the world while the UCLA QS rank is 29th in the world. Imperial College placements rate is also higher than that of the University of California Los Angeles placement rate.
Yes, a large numbers of Indians have graduates from the Imperial College London. The college has over 3,000 Indian alumni member worldwide. Additionally, more than 800 Indian students are currenty enrolled at the college. Some notable Indian alumni that are part of Imperial College London alumni network are such as Narinder Singh Kapany, Dr. Ashok Chakrabarty, Dr. Sandip Banerji, etc.
To be a part of UG STEM courses at Imperial College London, international students are required to have certain subjects in the 12th grade. International students are generally expected to be very good at quantitative reasoning. Subjects like Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics should be a part of the applicant's high school coursework.
For more information on the same, mentioned below is the list of STEM fields with their respective required 12th-grade subjects requirements:
| STEM field | Required 12th subjects (India) | Typical India Class XII minimums |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering (Mechanical) | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall across five; 90–95% in Maths and Physics. |
| Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in required subjects. |
| Chemical Engineering | Mathematics and Chemistry required; Physics/Further Maths advantageous. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and Chemistry. |
| Computing/Computer Science | Mathematics essential; Further Mathematics strongly preferred; Physics advantageous. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and relevant subjects. |
| Physics | Mathematics and Physics required. | 90–92% overall; 90–95% in Maths and Physics. |
| Mathematics | Mathematics and Further Mathematics required/strongly preferred. | Example published: 92% overall, with 95% in Mathematics and 95% in Physics or Chemistry (course page example). |
International students need their coursework in certain subjects to be a part of Imperial College London admissions for STEM courses. The quantitaive nature of STEM courses can be challenging for international students which is why these requirements are there.
International students can refer to the table below to know more:
| Field | Undergraduate subjects (A-level equivalents) | Postgraduate background |
|---|---|---|
| Computing/CS | Mathematics essential; Further Mathematics strongly preferred; Physics advantageous | CS or quantitative degree; algorithms, data structures, discrete maths; programming exposure |
| Electrical & Electronic Eng | Mathematics and Physics required | EEE or closely related engineering; strong calculus, linear algebra, signals |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics and Physics required | Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aero or related engineering; strong mechanics/thermofluids |
| Chemical Engineering | Mathematics and Chemistry required; Physics/Further Maths preferred | ChemEng or Physical Sciences/Maths; thermodynamics, transport, reaction engineering helpful |
| Bioengineering/Biomedical Eng | Mathematics and Physics required; Biology advantageous | Engineering/Physical Sciences/Maths; strong quantitative preparation |
| Physics | Mathematics and Physics required | Physics/Applied Physics/Physical Sciences; strong mathematical methods |
| Mathematics | Mathematics and Further Mathematics required/strongly preferred | Mathematics/Applied Maths/Statistics or highly quantitative field |
To demonstrate that English language proficiency is mandatory for Imperial College London admissions as the ICL courses are taught in English, Applicants can take many tests to prove the same, such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test, Trinity ISE, among many others.
Mentioned below is the table showing the accepted English tests with their minimum scores:
| Test | Standard minimum | Higher minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Duolingo English Test | 115 overall, no band below 105 | 125 overall, no band below 115 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each element | 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each element |
| TOEFL iBT (incl. iBT Paper/At Home) | 92 overall, minimum 20 in each element | 100 overall, minimum 22 in each element |
| PTE Academic (test centre/UKVI SELT) | 62 overall, minimum 56 in each element | 69 overall, minimum 62 in each element |
| LanguageCert Academic ESOL | C1 Academic SELT: ?65 in all components; ESOL B2 High Pass accepted | C1 Academic SELT: ?70 in all components; ESOL C1 Pass in all components |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade C+/300 in all elements | Grade B/350 in all elements |
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