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Class profile

The Imperial Doctoral class of the September 2024 intake

Our reputation as a world-leading university attracts high calibre students from across the world. Our Doctoral class is made up of students from 20 nationalities, each coming from different backgrounds and industries. You will find yourself studying alongside a diverse community of talented individuals, gaining insight into different global business practices.

Class profile

58
PhD students
22
MRes students
20
nationalities
49%
female students

Nationality by region*

1%United Kingdom
61%Asia/Pacific
25%Europe
6%Africa/Middle East
6%Americas

*Percentages are rounded and may not sum to 100%

Degree background by sector

  • Economics: 31%
  • Business/Management: 24%
  • Finance: 15%
  • Engineering: 9%
  • Science/Medicine: 9%
  • Social Science: 6%
  • Mathematics: 6%

What our students say

“As a Business School student, it is very important for me to be engaged with businesses during my PhD years. Needless to say, London is a vital hub in the global business world, and Imperial College Business School has a great business network.”
Aras Selvi
Doctoral programme 2025
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