Imperial College London Applicant Thread 2026
The Official University of Imperial College London 2026 Applicant Thread
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1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Reply 1
Hey everyone!
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Imperial yet?
Good luck everyone
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Imperial yet?
Good luck everyone
Reply 2
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by Evil HomerThe Official University of Imperial College London 2026 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
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1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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1)physics,maths,FM,compsci
2) I have applied to aeronautical engineering. I want to work in F1 or maybe the space or defense industry
3) GCSEs: 99999999965, A level predicted:A*A*A*A*
4) Very strong and competitive engineering program, employable graduates (also I’ve never really lived at the centre of a big city so that’ll be a new experience)
5) Nah, I’ve already visited the area multiple times, if I do get an offer I will go to the offer holder day though
6) Excited
7) I have also applied to Cambridge, Southampton (offer), Bristol (offer) and bath
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by lmaolmaolmaolol1)physics,maths,FM,compsci
2) I have applied to aeronautical engineering. I want to work in F1 or maybe the space or defense industry
3) GCSEs: 99999999965, A level predicted:A*A*A*A*
4) Very strong and competitive engineering program, employable graduates (also I’ve never really lived at the centre of a big city so that’ll be a new experience)
5) Nah, I’ve already visited the area multiple times, if I do get an offer I will go to the offer holder day though
6) Excited
7) I have also applied to Cambridge, Southampton (offer), Bristol (offer) and bath
2) I have applied to aeronautical engineering. I want to work in F1 or maybe the space or defense industry
3) GCSEs: 99999999965, A level predicted:A*A*A*A*
4) Very strong and competitive engineering program, employable graduates (also I’ve never really lived at the centre of a big city so that’ll be a new experience)
5) Nah, I’ve already visited the area multiple times, if I do get an offer I will go to the offer holder day though
6) Excited
7) I have also applied to Cambridge, Southampton (offer), Bristol (offer) and bath
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by StephenUjunwaMost ethical palantir worker
Reply 5
1) maths fm physics graphics + epq
2) I’ve applied for design engineering - I want to be able to channel creative design ideas through a STEM mindset, and want to get into human centred product development
3) GCSEs: 99998887766
Predicted A-Levels: A*A*A*A*A*
4) my favourite of the courses I’ve applied to, used to live in the areas so there’s a nostalgic factor, and its prestige is perfect for employment
5) I went to the recent open day as an excuse to go out with my friends, went to the DesEng summer school So the open day wasn’t necessary
6) excited
7) have applied to Cambridge, Bristol (offer), Nottingham (offer) and Loughborough
2) I’ve applied for design engineering - I want to be able to channel creative design ideas through a STEM mindset, and want to get into human centred product development
3) GCSEs: 99998887766
Predicted A-Levels: A*A*A*A*A*
4) my favourite of the courses I’ve applied to, used to live in the areas so there’s a nostalgic factor, and its prestige is perfect for employment
5) I went to the recent open day as an excuse to go out with my friends, went to the DesEng summer school So the open day wasn’t necessary
6) excited
7) have applied to Cambridge, Bristol (offer), Nottingham (offer) and Loughborough
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by Yu7kii1) maths fm physics graphics + epq
2) I’ve applied for design engineering - I want to be able to channel creative design ideas through a STEM mindset, and want to get into human centred product development
3) GCSEs: 99998887766
Predicted A-Levels: A*A*A*A*A*
4) my favourite of the courses I’ve applied to, used to live in the areas so there’s a nostalgic factor, and its prestige is perfect for employment
5) I went to the recent open day as an excuse to go out with my friends, went to the DesEng summer school So the open day wasn’t necessary
6) excited
7) have applied to Cambridge, Bristol (offer), Nottingham (offer) and Loughborough
2) I’ve applied for design engineering - I want to be able to channel creative design ideas through a STEM mindset, and want to get into human centred product development
3) GCSEs: 99998887766
Predicted A-Levels: A*A*A*A*A*
4) my favourite of the courses I’ve applied to, used to live in the areas so there’s a nostalgic factor, and its prestige is perfect for employment
5) I went to the recent open day as an excuse to go out with my friends, went to the DesEng summer school So the open day wasn’t necessary
6) excited
7) have applied to Cambridge, Bristol (offer), Nottingham (offer) and Loughborough
I thank god your not applying for my course oml
Reply 7
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by yasoboI thank god your not applying for my course oml
Reply 8
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by Evil HomerThe Official University of Imperial College London 2026 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
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Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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1) bio chem psychology
2) medicine cos of reasons I will only say in interview if I get one haha
3) A*AA predicted 9999998887 achieved
4) interview questionnnn but also it’s London and also it’s highly ranked
5) yeah I went
6) neevousss
7) Kcl, ucl, qmul
Reply 9
1) chem, physics, maths and further maths
2)chemistry Msci
3) 677A8888899 and achieved A*A*A*A* both with extenuating circumstances mentioned in references
4) its in london so i’ll meet a lot of new people with lots of new experiences too, also the research facilities are top notch
5) attended the one in summer
6) excited???
7) oxford (MChem) and i received offers from UCL last application round so them too
2)chemistry Msci
3) 677A8888899 and achieved A*A*A*A* both with extenuating circumstances mentioned in references
4) its in london so i’ll meet a lot of new people with lots of new experiences too, also the research facilities are top notch
5) attended the one in summer
6) excited???
7) oxford (MChem) and i received offers from UCL last application round so them too
Reply 10
1) international student but maths, physics, chemistry and further maths equivalent
2) design engineering because it’s literally all my passions combined into one course (entrepreneurship, design, robotics, maths/physics c human centred) and mechanical engineering because I really enjoy mechanical type engineering and problem solving.
3) I am an international student so I guess my predicted grades are equivalent to A*A*A*A* but I’m not sure. For my Esat I don’t expect a precise grade but I would say that I answered without guessing for 16/27 in maths 1 😐, 14/27 in physics 😔 and 26/27 for maths 2 🤩.
4) Because if I go to UK it’s only for the top universities and I really like the students environnement/ groups there, it feels like “home” kinda weird but everyone is soo smart and it’s really cool.
5)I did the Imperial GSS so I guess it’s enough.
6) Excited, not expecting any offers but at least I tried my best.
7) Cambridge, UCL and Bristol
2) design engineering because it’s literally all my passions combined into one course (entrepreneurship, design, robotics, maths/physics c human centred) and mechanical engineering because I really enjoy mechanical type engineering and problem solving.
3) I am an international student so I guess my predicted grades are equivalent to A*A*A*A* but I’m not sure. For my Esat I don’t expect a precise grade but I would say that I answered without guessing for 16/27 in maths 1 😐, 14/27 in physics 😔 and 26/27 for maths 2 🤩.
4) Because if I go to UK it’s only for the top universities and I really like the students environnement/ groups there, it feels like “home” kinda weird but everyone is soo smart and it’s really cool.
5)I did the Imperial GSS so I guess it’s enough.
6) Excited, not expecting any offers but at least I tried my best.
7) Cambridge, UCL and Bristol
Reply 11
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by Evil HomerThe Official University of Imperial College London 2026 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
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Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Imperial for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Imperial!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Imperial do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Imperial specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Taking A-level biology, chemistry, physics and Spanish
GCSE’s: 99999998776 predicted A*A*A*A*
I am applying for MBiol in biological science, I like that there is a focus on molecular biology as well as the obvious opportunities in London. The chance to take humanities modules such as languages and writing interests me as I want to be a science author one day
Also applied to Oxford, St Andrews, Durham, York (offer of AAB)
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by Anonymous1) international student but maths, physics, chemistry and further maths equivalent
2) design engineering because it’s literally all my passions combined into one course (entrepreneurship, design, robotics, maths/physics c human centred) and mechanical engineering because I really enjoy mechanical type engineering and problem solving.
3) I am an international student so I guess my predicted grades are equivalent to A*A*A*A* but I’m not sure. For my Esat I don’t expect a precise grade but I would say that I answered without guessing for 16/27 in maths 1 😐, 14/27 in physics 😔 and 26/27 for maths 2 🤩.
4) Because if I go to UK it’s only for the top universities and I really like the students environnement/ groups there, it feels like “home” kinda weird but everyone is soo smart and it’s really cool.
5)I did the Imperial GSS so I guess it’s enough.
6) Excited, not expecting any offers but at least I tried my best.
7) Cambridge, UCL and Bristol
2) design engineering because it’s literally all my passions combined into one course (entrepreneurship, design, robotics, maths/physics c human centred) and mechanical engineering because I really enjoy mechanical type engineering and problem solving.
3) I am an international student so I guess my predicted grades are equivalent to A*A*A*A* but I’m not sure. For my Esat I don’t expect a precise grade but I would say that I answered without guessing for 16/27 in maths 1 😐, 14/27 in physics 😔 and 26/27 for maths 2 🤩.
4) Because if I go to UK it’s only for the top universities and I really like the students environnement/ groups there, it feels like “home” kinda weird but everyone is soo smart and it’s really cool.
5)I did the Imperial GSS so I guess it’s enough.
6) Excited, not expecting any offers but at least I tried my best.
7) Cambridge, UCL and Bristol
Reply 13
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by Yu7kiiWhy does this have to be my competition 😪
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by AnonymousI’m not a really competitive application haha. I am a French student so I’m really late compared to A level student I had to almost cover up everything for the Esat: we didn’t even started integrals at school.
Reply 15
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by Yu7kiiYet your predicteds are that high and esat average probably higher than mine too 😭 I’m thinking like 22/27 in maths 1 and 14/27 in maths 2, it didn’t go so great
Yh but we didn’t get our result yet so I can’t really tellif I did well. And I have you the number of questionsthat I calculated not the one I succeeded.
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by yasoboI thank god your not applying for my course oml
Guys, this is the course I am applying to... I am cooked.
Reply 17
Hi everyone!
I am studying A level Maths, Physics, DT and EPQ. I also have qualifications in lambda and singing (very irrelevant to my course though unfortunately). My predicted grades are A*A*A*A* (50/50 in EPQ), and my GCSE grades are 9999999888.
My dream course is the Imperial Design Engineering MEng! I just think it combines all of my favourite subjects and there is a real focus on human- centred design. I really think it is unique to other courses that I have applied to, and I would really like to study there (South Kensington is also sooo nice). I have attended a few open days already and It truly is such a nice place to live and study.
I applied in mid September for Design Engineering at: Bath, Bristol, Imperial and Product Design Engineering at: Loughborough (offer), Liverpool (offer).
The ESAT truly cooked me, and I am really not hopeful after seeing someone on here with like 5 A* (Yu7kii). Who knows though until the 14th. Best of luck to all!
I am studying A level Maths, Physics, DT and EPQ. I also have qualifications in lambda and singing (very irrelevant to my course though unfortunately). My predicted grades are A*A*A*A* (50/50 in EPQ), and my GCSE grades are 9999999888.
My dream course is the Imperial Design Engineering MEng! I just think it combines all of my favourite subjects and there is a real focus on human- centred design. I really think it is unique to other courses that I have applied to, and I would really like to study there (South Kensington is also sooo nice). I have attended a few open days already and It truly is such a nice place to live and study.
I applied in mid September for Design Engineering at: Bath, Bristol, Imperial and Product Design Engineering at: Loughborough (offer), Liverpool (offer).
The ESAT truly cooked me, and I am really not hopeful after seeing someone on here with like 5 A* (Yu7kii). Who knows though until the 14th. Best of luck to all!
Reply 18
What does everyone reckon they got on ESAT (or what did you supposedly get if you inspected the page last Friday)?
Reply 19
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by lmaolmaolmaololWhat does everyone reckon they got on ESAT (or what did you supposedly get if you inspected the page last Friday)?
I didn't know abt the leak until 3 days ago. I was sleeping 🥀🥀
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