Imperial College London Admission Requirements 2027

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

A-levels, the International Baccalaureate or another equivalent qualification at the level the specific course states, an admissions test where the course requires one (UCAT for Medicine; ESAT or TMUA for some mathematics, science and engineering courses), and English language ability at the course's stated Standard or Higher level (Higher level: IELTS 7.0/6.5, TOEFL 100/22, PTE 69/62, Duolingo 125/115).

Documents

UCAS application and personal statement, academic reference, transcripts and predicted or achieved grades, admissions test registration and result where required, English language test certificate taken within 2 years of the course start date, passport for identity and later for the Student visa.

How to apply

1. Register with UCAS and choose Imperial as one of up to five choices.
2. Register for and sit any required admissions test (UCAT, ESAT or TMUA) by its own deadline.
3. Submit the UCAS application by 18:00 UK time on 15 October 2026 for Medicine, or by 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027 for every other course, for 2027 entry.
4. Attend an interview if the department invites one.
5. Receive a decision through UCAS Track; accept a firm and, where eligible, an insurance choice.
6. Meet the offer conditions, including final grades and the English language requirement.
7. Apply for the Student visa once the place is confirmed unconditionally.

English test waiver

Imperial's Higher level (IELTS 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each element; TOEFL iBT 100, minimum 22 each; PTE Academic 69, minimum 62 each; Duolingo 125, minimum 115 in any integrated subscore) applies to most courses. A lower Standard level (IELTS 6.5/6.0, TOEFL 92/20, PTE 62/56, Duolingo 115/105) applies to some courses; check the specific course page.