Well established history of supreme quality education is what makes United Kingdom one of the most desired countries for education in the world. Nowadays, there are hundreds of institutions, colleges and universities having a top ranking in the world. One of these institutions is Imperial College of Science and Technology, also known as Imperial College London.
Established in 1907, Imperial College London later on merged with the Royal School of Mines, the Royal College of Science, and the City and Guilds College by the Royal Charter to form the University of London. Imperial College London became a fully independent institution 100 years after its establishment in 2007.
Campus:
The main campus of Imperial College London is located in the South Kensington, Central London, which is surrounded by many other academic institutions. In addition to the main campus, Imperial College London has two sub-campuses in Silwood Park and the Wye.
Financing Sources:
More than a hundred years old educational institute has multiple sources to finance its operations. The major portion of finance belongs to the research grants and research contracts which are millions of pounds. Other sources of finance of Imperial College London are investment income, endowments, and the academic fee of the students.
Faculty at Imperial College London:
The main and sub-campuses of Imperial College London offer three types of faculties; the Imperial College Faculty of Engineering, the Imperial College Faculty of Medicine, and the Imperial College Faculty of Natural Sciences. Besides, Imperial College London also has the Imperial College Business School, and the Centre of Co-Curricular Studies but they are not a part of the faculty, but are a separate academic unit.
Study Programs at Imperial College London.
Around one hundred and ten undergraduate courses, and one hundred and twenty postgraduate courses are currently being offered at Imperial College London. Thus, there is a plenty of academic courses to satisfy the hunger of young scholars from all parts of the world interested in different courses, including Business Management, Economics, Marketing, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medicines, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Arts and Humanities.
Research:
The research culture at Imperial College London is very rich and interesting. The young researchers have to pass through a comprehensive research process for the completion of their graduate and post graduate level degrees. A major portion of the finance is contributed by the Research Department of Imperial College London. During the year 2010 and 2011 Imperial College had research income in Britain around 194.2 million pounds, and in European Union approximately 63.3 million pounds, which is the second highest among all British universities.
Imperial College London is enriched with the various types of research facilities, including its own research centers, research centers of the affiliated companies, and the research centers of the independent bodies. In the year 2008, the Research Assessment Exercise declared Pure Mathematics, Chemical, Civil, Aeronichal, Mechanical, and Manufacturing engineering, and Epidemiology and Public Heath research of Imperial College London as the best in the world.
Housing:
Imperial College London also offers the housing facility to its students and scholars through 20 halls located in Inner London, Ealing,Ascot, and Wye.
Facilities:
A variety of facilities such as gyms, sports halls, swimming pools, and music practice rooms are also there in Imperial College London to facilitate its scholars.
Ranking:
Imperial College London has always enjoyed a high ranking not only nationally but also worldwide. The QS World University Ranking has ranked Imperial College London 3rd best academic institution around the globe.
