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Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a university in London, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
1st of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 100.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Imperial College London | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 86.8% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 613 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 94.8% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 89.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £57,100 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 26% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Imperial College London | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 90.9% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 89.8% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 76.2% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 83.8% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 92.4% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 85.2% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Imperial College London appears in 3 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical sciences | 1st of 27 | 91.2% | £74,70063% above the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 4th of 51 | 85.2% | £43,90032% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 7th of 59 | 85.8% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Business and management, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Materials and technology, Medicine and dentistry, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 192 to 207 band, and the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 81 full-time degree courses; 4 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 18 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Silver, student outcomes Gold). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Imperial College London website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in London
Average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in London.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Imperial College London: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Imperial College London in the Be Wise ranking?
1st of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 100.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Imperial College London?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 86.8% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 613 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was student voice (85.2%, against 79.8%), and its lowest was assessment and feedback (76.2%, against 82.7%).
How many students continue their course at Imperial College London?
On Discover Uni data, 94.8% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Imperial College London graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 89.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Imperial College London graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £57,100 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 26% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Imperial College London?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 160 to 175 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Imperial College London's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Silver for student experience and Gold for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Imperial College London?
The ONS average private rent in the London area was £2,332 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.