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Imperial College London English Requirements

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United Kingdom

Imperial College London is a public research university in London, United Kingdom, specializing in science, technology, engineering, medicine, and business (STEMB). Founded in 1907, it is consistently ranked among the world's top universities and is known for its strong research output and focus on applied sciences. The university operates across several London campuses including South Kensington.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Imperial College London accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, and OET for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test115
TOEFL iBT4.51–686+0–120
TOEFL iBT920–1204.51–6
IELTS Academic6.5
PTE Academic62
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
LanguageCert Academic70
Trinity ISENo published minimum

Sources: imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/english-language

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Requirements are read from Imperial College London's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.