Imperial College London is considered one of the most sought-after universities along with Oxford and Cambridge. It was founded in 1907 and during this time has produced a huge number of specialists in a wide variety of industries. Nobel laureates, academicians and members of the royal society studied and taught here.
History of creation
Imperial College London was founded on the basis of the mining academy. In the year of celebrating its centenary, it began to function independently. In 2005, the college opened its own business school, which was invested by Japanese businessman Gary Tanaki. The post of the president of this educational institution is today occupied by physics professor Jean-Patrick Konrad.
Faculties
Having become an independent institution, the college began to carry out training in the following areas:
- engineering
- the medicine
- natural Sciences
- business.
The university offers its students more than a hundred bachelor's and master's programs, many doctoral programs.
College graduates
Many famous personalities were educated at the college. Its alumni are rock musician Brian May, former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi, the first Canadian astronaut Marco Gano, author of the science fiction novel The Invisible Man Herbert Wells. The college has produced many scientists who have made tremendous contributions to science: Alexander Fleming, John Ambrose Fleming, Thomas Huxley and others.
Admission
For admission to Imperial College London, you need a certificate of proficiency in English, a color photo of 3 x 4 cm, a certificate of financial solvency, a medical certificate of passing a tuberculosis test. This is, of course, the minimum.
The candidate must pass all required tests and apply through the UCAS system. Students whose applications are approved by the admissions committee are invited to interview. The enrollment reply comes in the spring.
Imperial College London partners with many well-known organizations where students can receive financial support. Several types of scholarships are available here, covering a percentage of the tuition expenses.
