Imperial College London regularly considers applicants from many countries holding a wide variety and combination of qualifications.

Around half of our undergraduate intake come to us with A levels, and approximately 15 percent with the International Baccalaureate. During a typical year, Imperial College London considers nearly 100 different qualification types, and we are experienced in dealing with complex combinations of qualifications.

Meeting academic requirements is only one of the factors we take into account when we make our decision on your application. Other factors include suitability for the course, proficiency in English (you will need to pass a College-approved English language test), reference and interview.

Entry requirements

A level

Our minimum offer for 2022 - 2023 entry: 

  • A*A*A or A*AAA overall, to include:

         A* in Mathematics

        A/A* in Physics (A* is required if applying with three A-levels. At least an A is required if applying with four A-levels)

        A in a third and/or forth subject

The third subject can be any from the list below, but the preferred subject is Further Mathematics. We prefer Further Mathematics as it provides a better grounding for the material taught in the first year of the course; but it is not essential.

Typical offers are:  A* A A to A* A* A

Acceptable third subjects: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computing, Design and Technology, Economics, Electronics,  English Literature, Further Mathematics, Geography, History,  Languages (Classical and Modern), Music Technology, or Music.

If your school/college does not offer Further Mathematics, you may wish to investigate your local Further Mathematics Network Centre. 

Applicants are normally expected to gain their A levels at first attempt (that is by end of Year 13).  It is acceptable to re-take individual AS and A2 modules in non-reformed subjects (eg Maths) during years 12 and 13. 

When an AS has been decoupled from the subject (eg Physics) we do not expect the applicant to have taken the supporting AS.