Undergraduate Study for Entry Requirements at Imperial College London

If you are planning to apply for an undergraduate degree at Imperial College London, it is very important to understand the entry requirements. These set the minimum academic, qualification-equivalency and language standards you must meet. Below is a clear, accessible guide to what the College expects, what kinds of international qualifications are accepted, and how you can prepare accordingly.

What Are the Basic Entry Requirements?

Imperial states that applicants should hold an accepted qualification equivalent to GCE A-levels and wish to study full-time.

Key points:

You must meet the course competency requirements, meaning the right subject choices and sometimes an admissions test.
You must also satisfy the English language requirements even if you are a native speaker
Most applicants apply in their final year of high school on the basis of predicted grades; final results are required only if an offer is made.

Imperial’s regulations indicate that the normal minimum entrance requirement for an undergraduate degree is:

At least three A-Levels at grade A in relevant subjects; or
38 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least grade 6 at Higher Level in relevant subjects; or
A comparable qualification recognised by the College.

Accepted Qualifications: International and UK

Imperial accepts a wide range of UK and international qualifications. These represent the minimum entry standards; many courses require higher grades.

Here are some examples of accepted qualifications and typical minimums:

United Kingdom – A-Levels: standard offers vary, often AAA or higher depending on course.
International Baccalaureate: Overall 38–42 points with grades of 6–7 at Higher Level for relevant subjects.
Australia – Admissions Tertiary Rank: Percentile ranking of 98.5 or better in many cases.
India – CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 90-92 % overall across five subjects with outstanding performance in relevant subjects is typical.
Many other countries are listed with equivalent high performance standards.

A key tip: Always check the specific course page on Imperial’s website for your intended programme, because minimums may be higher or vary by subject.

English Language Requirements

Since the language of instruction and assessment at Imperial is English, applicants must demonstrate sufficient proficiency.

Typical accepted tests and scores include:

IELTS Academic: maybe around 6.5 overall for standard level, higher for more competitive courses.
TOEFL iBT: e.g., 92 overall for standard level in many cases.
Other tests like Duolingo English Test, PTE etc are also accepted in some cases.
You must ensure the test results are valid at the start of your studies.

How to Use This Information and Prepare

Review your own qualification (school, board, country) and check how it maps to what Imperial accepts. If your qualification is listed in the “Accepted qualifications” section you are on the right track.
Check the relevant subject requirements for your chosen course (for example many STEM subjects require Mathematics, Physics, etc).
Aim to exceed the minimum where possible, because competition is strong and many departments will require higher standards than the minimum.
Ensure your English language proficiency test is booked (if needed) and that your result will be valid when your course starts.
If you are studying an international qualification, make sure that Imperial recognises it and check the required grade/score for your country.
Keep your predicted grades strong and stay on track to achieve (or better) your predictions — many offers are conditional on final results.
Take the qualification list seriously: some lesser-known or non-widely recognised qualifications may require you to check directly with the admissions office.

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