Imperial College London

Imperial College London is a research university in South Kensington, England, with its main campus located near several major museums in the neighborhood. The sprawling complex spans four locations across the British capital, where modern laboratory buildings stand alongside Victorian facades and open courtyards connect individual faculty structures.

The institution was formed in 1907 through the merger of the Royal College of Science, Royal School of Mines, and City and Guilds College under King Edward VII. For decades it remained part of the University of London system, until it became fully independent in 2007 and developed its own teaching programs.

Students from more than 140 countries bring a cosmopolitan atmosphere to campus life, visible in cafeterias, libraries, and common spaces throughout the day. Research teams from different fields often work side by side in the same buildings, so you might see physicists next to medics or engineers beside biologists.

The main campus lies between Cromwell Road and Exhibition Road, making it easy to reach on foot from South Kensington station. Some buildings are open to the public, especially during lecture events or open days, while other areas remain reserved for students and staff only.

The institution became the official home of the Huxley Collection of biological specimens, which contains more than 80,000 items dating from the 19th century and remains in use for research purposes. It also houses the largest central computing facility of any British university, running simulations for climate models and medical studies.

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Inception: 1907

Founders: Edward VII

Operator: Imperial College London

Address: Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ

Phone: +442075895111

Website: https://imperial.ac.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.49831,-0.17688

Latest update: December 16, 2025 03:38