London experience,
campus and accommodation
The world's number-one student city
A true cultural powerhouse, London is one of the world’s most iconic cities. The capital repeatedly comes out on top in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings* due to its world-class universities, rich cultural heritage, diverse population and lively student scene.
Imperial College London is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by iconic landmarks, cultural hotspots and a vibrant business community. The campus itself offers state-of-the-art facilities and access to a diverse range of accommodation including on-campus halls of residence for undergraduate students and postgraduate accommodation options.
London was ranked number one in the QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2024
A global hub for business and innovation
Imperial is a short tube ride from the City, London’s finance and business district, providing students with ample opportunities to visit leading organisations and build valuable contacts.
Cultural diversity
Studying in London offers an enriching, immersive experience that extends beyond the classroom. With over 300 languages spoken and 40% of London residents born outside the UK, the city brings people together from all corners of the globe.
World famous attractions
London is a never-ending playground for both visitors and locals alike, providing endless entertainment options and an impressive array of cultural attractions and landmarks.
South Kensington
Our main campus for both the Business School and the College is ideally located on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, a lively and vibrant part of London. Here you will find yourself surrounded by culture, history and thought-leading institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall.
South Kensington boasts elegant architecture, charming streets and beautiful green spaces including Hyde Park, Green Park and Regents Park, all located nearby. It is also well connected to the rest of London with excellent transport links, making it easy to explore further afield.
Discover the Business School for yourself with a virtual tour of our facilities and teaching spaces.
White City
Located in the heart of West London, our White City campus has been designed with innovation and entrepreneurship in mind. Bringing together academics, researchers and businesses, our students have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with access to state-of-the-art facilities, co-working spaces and research labs.
We’re creating a network of innovation spaces for businesses of all sizes – major corporations, high-tech and high-growth companies, SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs – to work alongside Imperial at every stage of their development and growth.
What our students say
“London is one of the most diverse and welcoming cities in the world. Studying in London gives you a never-ending list of networking opportunities and career events as London boasts some of the globe’s largest investment banks, asset management and venture capital firms. The fact that it is the headquarters for most technology and financial companies is immense and very few places in the world can match this. ”
Discover the student experience
Online learning and me: my return to education
Flaviano Moreira is a MSc Business Analytics (online, part-time) student. At 50 years old and having already completed an MBA, Flaviano has returned to learning. In his blog, Flaviano discusses the learning experience of his online programme.
Attending the MBA Tournament: an experience beyond games
Teresa Gomes, Full-Time MBA student shines a light on her experience attending the MBA Tournament (MBAT) at HEC Paris. The MBAT offers – an exciting multi-sport event that brings together MBA candidates from top business schools across Europe and beyond.
My Global Experience Week to Kenya: sustainability in business
Caterina Menichelli, a Full-Time MBA student, and Bernard Gaimbu Takala, a Weekend MBA student, reflect on their experience in Nairobi, sharing key learnings around sustainability in business and how the trip has enriched their learning experience.