Types of international agencies
Some agencies provide free, impartial information about studying in the UK, like The British Council.
However, many agents earn money by connecting students with universities. They may have agreements with universities and get paid for each student they recruit. Others charge students for application help.
Imperial College London's policy
No agreements: We do not have agreements with any agents or counsellors for the purposes of student recruitment.
No commissions: We do not pay commissions for student referrals.
No endorsements: We do not endorse any agent services.
Beware of agents who:
- Claim to represent Imperial.
- Claim a 'special relationship' with Imperial.
- Charge for applications, promising better chances of admission.
We reserve the right to take legal action against any agents claiming to represent Imperial.
Applying to Imperial
Using an agent to apply to Imperial does not offer any benefits.
If you decide to use an agent, remember that all information in your application will be treated as if you provided it yourself. This includes any mistakes, even if you did not know about them.
Need help?
If you are a counsellor or advisor, or a student interested in applying to Imperial, we can provide free information about Imperial and our application process.
For accurate information, please contact the International Recruitment Team. You can find the contact details for your regional representative on our Information by region pages.
