Imperial College London is a public research university. It receives funding from the UK government and operates under the regulations governing public higher education institutions. Founded in 1907, it is a member of the Russell Group, which represents leading public research universities in the UK.
While it collaborates with private entities for research and funding, its core operations and governance align with public university standards. Imperial is renowned for science, engineering, medicine, and business programs, consistently ranking among the world’s top universities. Tuition fees follow public university structures, with differentiated rates for domestic and international students.
