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Imperial College London is regarded as one of the top global universities and is ranked #6 in the QS World University Rankings. University of Cambridge is the second best university in the world as per QS World University Rankings in 2023.
| Imperial College London | University of Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.6 Out of 10 | 9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 2 QS World University 2025 # 6 QS World University 2024 # 8 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 5 QS World University 2025 # 2 QS World University 2024 # 4 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 7 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 19 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 7 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 4 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 6 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 3 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -37 PG Programs -117 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -27 PG Programs -113 Doctorate Programs -91 |
| Acceptance Rate | 18.0 % | 21.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE-314 IELTS-6.5 PTE-62 TOEFL-92 | GMAT-640 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1500 TOEFL-110 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 47265 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46580 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12552 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 30673 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 44645 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 2200 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Ranked 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2023, Imperial College London is a one-of-a-kind institution in the UK, focusing solely on science, engineering, medicine and business. Base Salaries By Degree:
| University of Cambridge is one of the top public universities in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is ranked #2 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of The Degree:
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| application requirements | BMAT score for MBBS and BSc medicine; MAT for BS and MS in Mathematics; at least 2 recommendation letters | Academic Transcripts; Cambridge Online Preliminary Application (for UG applicants); Proof of English language proficiency; Interviews; subject-specific written admission assessment; 1-2 References; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores (GRE, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Imperial College Business School | Cambridge Judge Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 19 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Imperial College London | University of Cambridge |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1907 | 1209 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | :1 |
| Male:Female | 62% Male, 38% Female | 0% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Has a number of campuses situated in the center of London; close to London’s museum district, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park; Campus are located at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, Silwood Park, etc. | Located in Cambridge, UK; 50 miles north of London, in the center of Cambridge city. |
| Library | 7 libraries; Central Library at South Kensington; medical libraries at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and St Mary’s Hospital; Silwood Park Campus Library; Science Museum’s library was previously included in the central library | Cambridge University Library is over 600 years old and is one of the largest legal deposit libraries in the world. There are a total of 100 faculty and college libraries across the departments in the university. The libraries hold over 8 million books, journals, and other items. It is one of the largest collections on open shelves in Europe. In 2010, with a generous donation of around 1.5 million GBP, the digitizing of some of the library collections was started. |
| Campus Life | More than 380 clubs and societies related to academic, arts & entertainment, charitable, cultural, departmental, faith, indoor, martial arts, media, outdoor, social and sports; Caving, gliding and canoeing are also organized by the college; Student Union runs two bars and a nighclub on campus | The campus offers University of Cambridge Library; nine specialist museums; extensive welfare services; over 60 sports; language center; 500+ student clubs; King’s College Chapel; Cavendish Laboratory; Cambridge University Press. |
| Hostel | #Room- 9 months - $8373 | #Living Expenses--Per Week - $200 |
| Famous Alumni | Nobel laureates of medicine: Sir Alexander Fleming, Sir Ernst Boris Chain, Sir Andrew Fielding Huxley, Peter Higgs; HG Wells (author); William Crookes (physicist); Thomas Huxley (biologist) | 20 Nobel Laureates; 11 field medalists; 7 Tiring Award winners; 194 Olympic medals; Sir Issac Newton; Srinivasa Ramanujan (Indian Mathematician); Stephen Hawking; Rajiv Gandhi (Former Prime Minister of India); Eddie Redmayne (Actor), etc. |
| City Life | London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2023; the capital city of England; known for Palace of Westminster, Tower of London, London Eye, Arts Galleries, Museum of London, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and various other cultural attractions. The UK parliament and PM’s home is located in London. Unemployment rate was 3.7% in December, 2022 | The city of Cambridge offers Folk festivals, food festivals, and diverse cultural festivals. The unemployment rate of the city is as low as 2.6%. The city has a buzzing nightlife, a variety of art venues, museums, cinemas, parks, and tourist attractions. |
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