| Imperial College London | University College London | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.6 Out of 10 | 7.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 6 QS World University 2024 # 8 Times Higher Education 2024 # 6 QS World University 2023 | # 9 QS World University 2024 # 22 Times Higher Education 2024 # 8 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 10 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 7 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 | # 45 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 9 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 12 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -104 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -78 PG Programs -196 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14.3 % | 63.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 314 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 62 TOEFL - 92 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 318 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 62 TOEFL - 92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 47265 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46580 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11537 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33977 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 34205 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Base Salaries By Degree: Executive Masters: $123,000 Executive MBA: $96,000 MBA: $89,000 Masters in Finance: $85,000 Doctorate: $78,000 Bachelor of Arts: $77,000 | Graduate employability rank: #22, |
| application requirements | BMAT score for MBBS and BSc medicine; MAT for BS and MS in Mathematics; at least 2 recommendation letters | applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Imperial College Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 11 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | Imperial College London | University College London |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1907 | 1826 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 62% Male, 38% Female | 57% Male, 43% Female |
| Location Facts | Has a number of campuses situated in the center of London; close to London’s museum district, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park; Campus are located at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Silwood Park, etc. | UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies. |
| Library | 7 libraries; Central Library at South Kensington; medical libraries at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s Hospital; Silwood Park Campus Library; Science Museum’s library was previously included in the central library | 17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area. |
| Campus Life | More than 380 clubs and societies related to academic, arts & entertainment, charitable, cultural, departmental, faith, indoor, martial arts, media, outdoor, social and sports; Caving, gliding and canoeing are also organized by the college; Student Union runs two bars and a nighclub on campus | Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams. |
| Hostel | #Room- 9 months - $8160 | #Single Standard Room - $16224 #Single En-suite Room - $17981 |
| Famous Alumni | Nobel laureates of medicine: Sir Alexander Fleming, Sir Ernst Boris Chain, Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley, Peter Higgs; HG Wells (author); William Crookes (physicist); Thomas Huxley (biologist) | Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi |
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