About
The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, known by its trade names Imperial College London and Imperial, is a public research university in London, England. Its history began with Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who envisioned South Kensington as a cultural district with museums, colleges, and the Royal Albert Hall. In 1907, two colleges – the Royal College of Science and the Royal School of Mines – merged to form Imperial College London, with City and Guilds College joining in 1910.
Ranked Top 10 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 129 subject rankings
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| Clinical & Health | 4 | 91.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 9 | 93.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 11 | 92.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 12 | 92.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =12 | 90.4 | 2026 |