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International Relations Office

Supporting international research and facilitating partnerships with over 190 countries worldwide

What we do

International Partnerships

The IRO facilitates the development and stewardship of international partnerships with peer universities, governments and related organisations.

We provide expert, evidence-led advice to the College community and provide relationship management services to inform effective decision-making on international matters.

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Connecting Imperial academics

The IRO approaches the College’s international engagement along geographical lines and offers expert regional advice and connection points for strategic partnership development.

We facilitate networks that connect Imperial academics with international science and technology advisers, policymakers, industry experts and other relevant stakeholders.

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Group of students at Great wall of China

International student mobility

Imperial College London facilitates a range of international opportunities for students to participate in including

• International Research opportunities
• Summer schools
• Student exchanges
• Expeditions
• Work placements


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Student placements with the Turing Scheme

See where some of our students spent time abroad last year

Carlos and Javier - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Carlos and Javier went to MIT in the USA

Cyril - McGill University

Cyril went to McGill University in Canada

Dhurv - Nepal

Dhurv went on a trek to Nepal in the Himalayas

Enoch - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Enoch spent time at MIT in Boston, USA

Faye - Nepal

Faye went on a medical placement to Nepal

Nereida - Technical University Munich

Nereida went to TUM in Germany

International Relations news

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Imperial opens hub in Ghana with a commitment to boost scientific collaboration

14 November 2024
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Imperial selected by Schmidt Sciences as partner in Global Fellowship Programme

14 November 2024

11 November 2024

Imperial experts call for action on finance, health and loss and damage at…

07 November 2024

Exploring Molecular Glues: Insights from the Sir Geoffrey Wilkinson Lecture

06 November 2024

Early warning system for viruses led by Imperial alumnus wins GBx award

01 November 2024

Imperial’s US hub launches with AI and robotics leaders in San Francisco