United Kingdom Rankings 2025
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#2 Globally · #1 in United KingdomPublic

Imperial College London

London, United Kingdom Est. 1907 QS Score 98.3 · 2025
"Science for humanity"

About

Imperial College London is a world-leading public research university focusing exclusively on science, engineering, medicine, and business. Located in South Kensington, Imperial has been ranked the world's #2 university by QS in 2025. It is renowned for translating its research into real-world applications — from COVID-19 modelling to pioneering medical treatments.

Rankings · 2025

#2
QS Global Rank
#1
National Rank
98.3
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score98.3 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025

Key Achievements

  • 2025#2 QS World University Rankings
  • 2024#1 in the UK for graduate employability
  • 202314 Nobel Prize winners among alumni and faculty
  • 2022COVID-19 epidemic modelling led by Imperial shaped global policy
  • 2021Top 10 most international university in the world

Courses Offered

Aeronautical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputingElectrical & Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials

At a Glance

  • Students
    22,000
  • International
    59%
  • Founded
    1907
  • Campus
    Multiple campuses across London
  • Type
    Public

Contact & Location

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Ranking data sourced from QS World University Rankings 2025. Contact details and programme information are provided for reference — please verify directly with the university. Visit topuniversities.com for the official full rankings.