Imperial is a high intensity learning environment where students are expected to take initiative for their own learning. Because of this, there is a large emphasis on independent reading beyond the syllabus in addition to maintaining a firm grasp on the core lecture material. This makes Imperial a challenging but rewarding environment when success ensues. Students will feel that they have a comprehensive awareness of any topic in their area of specialism and can talk about many subjects with authority. This makes Imperial a world-class institution and prepares the students exceptionally well for life after university.

The course that I’m studying is very diverse and we’re taught a range of topics spanning a wide spectrum within the subject, which makes it very enjoyable.
Not only do I enjoy the course that I am studying, but the student life too is really good. There are people from various backgrounds and from different corners of the world, making the community very diverse and welcoming. The numerous clubs and societies are a good way to get engaged in activities that you enjoy. And there are numerous volunteering opportunities too.

Of course it may vary, but overall the quality of teaching Imperial provides is exceptional. Many professors are world-renowned experts in their field. The opportunities to develop practical experience are also plenty. As someone with interest in biotechnology, I would totally recommend coming here.

I must warn that the workload is no joke. Forget the words of whoever said uni would be easy. I did IB, which is stereotypically hard. My first year of uni was like three IB’s.

Accommodation quality varies. There are both excellent modern halls and rustier ones. Some of them are located right next to the South Kensington campus and are perhaps the cheapest accommodation in the area. Like in all London unis, it’s provided mainly for first-years, though.

The location of the South Ken campus is an undisputed winner. As for the facilities itself, some buildings are nice and modern, some are historic and beautiful, and some are in the ‘uncanny valley’ of being too old to be shiny but having no adornments of archaic buildings. It also gets pretty crowded. The White City campus is massive and impressively hi-tech. I haven’t been to others.

What else to say? There are many societies to suit a wide range of interests, I’m very happy with the ones I’m associated with.

As an international student, I love the ethnic diversity of the student body. It makes me feel at home. There is indeed a nerdy vibe but personally I don’t mind it. And people here still have all sorts of personalities. I’ve found the best friendship groups I’ve ever had in my life here.

Overall, don’t come to Imperial if you’re going to uni to party and drink. But it’s the right place if you want to gain knowledge, experience and a diploma for a top-10 worldwide institution. You’ll get to work like a galley slave but it’s worth it.

A great university for the opportunity-seeking student. The education is good, but it excels at giving a true-to-life view of the future professional environment. It gives knowledge, soft skill training and networking opportunities.

Enjoyed the structure of the course as there were lots of module choices. The lecturers taught very up to date/ cutting edge theory and were very supportive. There are also plenty of opportunities to study subjects unrelated to your degree such as a language or critical thinking. The workload is often high so it can be quite intense but overall it’s great university. Living

Imperial College is a very prestigious university both for its academic and professional standards. From the first day, I realized that it was well-organized and consists of excellent academic staff. My course exceeds my expectations since it broadens my horizons regarding research opportunities, current trends in my scientific field and of course, it managed to change my perception about innovation.
I like having classes and at the same time attending seminars or sessions regarding diverse topics that were different from my scientific area. I would definitely recommend at my friends because Imperial College offers a multicultural and multinational environment in which you can discover new hobbies, make new friends while you are studying. However, it can be very competitive so a student should be self-motivated and concentrated on his/her goals to achieve the best results.

This university is very much what you make of it. If you put in a lot of effort to put yourself out there and work hard, you will enjoy a lot of the events . However, even if you do not do this you still ensure that you will do well in the future by doing well in your chosen course. This is a very STEM oriented uni and thus the environment will be very hard working and faster paced at times, but in your down time there are plenty of activities and clubs to take part in.

Pros: Innovative and forward-thinking environment, groundbreaking research
Cons: Sometimes feels like it’s being run like a business, central campus can be limited, environment supports work but isn’t ideal for mental health

It can be pretty tough considering that the terms are pretty intense in the amount of work they expect us to do. Coursework, lectures, exams, exam styles, quality of lecturers and be pretty disappointing.