Rankings
How every major ranking places Imperial College London. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $60,602 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $60,602 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $60,602 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $54,542 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 3 | $60,602 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $34,745 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $57,909 | See → |
| Psychology | 1 | See → | |
| Public health & allied health | 1 | $61,275 | See → |
Costs and entry
13 courses mention scholarships. 12 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Imperial College London
The job market for Imperial College London's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Imperial College London cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $60,602 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $61,275, education & teaching $34,745.
How is Imperial College London ranked?
Imperial College London is ranked #2 by QS (2026), #8 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #26 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #6 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #6 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Petroleum Engineering (#6) and Medicine (#7).
How many postgraduate courses does Imperial College London offer?
26 postgraduate courses across 9 fields; the largest are environment, sustainability & agriculture (6), computer science & data technology (4) and economics, finance & accounting (4).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from Imperial College London's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.