Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a leading UK university with a world-class reputation for research, education, and innovation. Founded in 1907, it’s consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and is the only UK university to specialise entirely in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business (STEMB). With an impressive campus in London, students at Imperial have access not just to outstanding academic facilities but also to a vibrant city brimming with opportunities.  

Imperial’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration means students are constantly exposed to new perspectives. What’s more, the university attracts top talent from around the world, creating an intellectually stimulating atmosphere where innovative ideas are celebrated. 

Why choose Imperial College London as a Chevening scholar? 

For Chevening scholars, Imperial provides an opportunity to work alongside top global scientists to harness discoveries with world changing impact. You will become part of an innovative institution where the free flow of ideas, combined with some of the UK’s best resourced entrepreneurship facilities, give a unique edge to the world class research-intensive education. 

As one of the world’s most international universities, Imperial College is a global academic community where people from different cultures contribute diverse perspectives, new ideas, and fresh approaches to solving complex problems. This diversity is at the core the college’s excellence, with more than 60% of its students coming from overseas.  

With its strong academic reputation and diverse community, Imperial College is an ideal destination for Chevening scholars who are ready to lead and make a difference in their field. 

What can you study? 

With a Chevening Scholarship, you can study any Chevening-eligible course at Imperial College London. 

If you’re from India, we strongly encourage you to consider applying to Imperial College, as Imperial offers additional Chevening Awards for applicants from India. 

Please note that MBA programmes and joint courses with other institutions are not included. 

What do scholars have to say?

‘Getting accepted at Imperial with a Chevening Scholarship was a dream come true. I am honoured to be living three of my dreams; living in London, attending London’s top university, and studying for my dream project, all while serving in a cause deeply connected to my heart, empowering underprivileged people, in the British Red Cross’ – Haneen Almosalamy, MSc Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management, Imperial College Business School.

Read more from international scholars as they reflect on the life-changing opportunities they received.

Did you know?

Generations of Imperial staff, alumni, and students have changed the world with cutting edge innovations; from the discovery of penicillin to the world’s first invisibility cloak.

Recognition of this ground-breaking work has come in the form of:

• 14 Nobel Prizes
• 81 Fellowships from the Academy of Medical Sciences
• 77 Fellowships from the Royal Academy of Engineering
• 73 Fellowships from the Royal Society.

Additionally, notable alumni of Imperial include:

• Former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi
• Former UK chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson
• Former chief executive of Singapore Airlines Chew Choon Seng
• Science fiction author H.G. Wells
• Queen guitarist Brian May.

How to apply 

If you’re interested in studying at Imperial College London with a fully funded Chevening Scholarship, our application guidance takes you through everything you need to know.