About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial. We are a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

We were founded in 1907 with a mission ‘To be useful’, but we know that before anyone can usefully change something, they first need to understand it. That’s what we do.

We use science to try to understand more of the universe, and improve the lives of more people in it.  Across our London campuses, and throughout our international network, we ask bigger questions and so we shape the future.

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Study at Imperial

Explore our courses and find out what it’s like to study at one of the world’s most international universities.

Faculties and departments

Look at our four faculties and discover the world-changing work that is taking place in their departments.

Imperial campuses

Founded in South Kensington in 1907, Imperial now includes nine campuses across London and the South East.

Jobs at Imperial

Search the latest career opportunities across all faculties and departments at Imperial and join a world-leading university.

Our research

We are ranked top in the UK overall for research. Find out more about how we’re tackling the world’s challenges.

Imperial values

Our values of respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration and excellence shape everything we do.

Strategic goals

Learn about the nine strategic goals we are working towards as part of our Science for Humanity strategy.

The leadership team

Meet the people who are in charge of overseeing Imperial’s strategic objectives and management.

Imperial is a global top ten university in London

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Ranked No.1 in Europe QS World University Rankings, 2025
Ranked No.2 in the world QS World University Rankings, 2025
Gold Award Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
University of the Year for graduate employment The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
14 Nobel Prize winners Imperial's Nobel winners
3 Fields Medal winners Imperial's Fields medallists