🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Imperial College London
Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Overall
7
Components
L 6.5 / R 6.5 / W 6.5 / S 6.5
Level
PhD
Deadline
October–January
Country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coverage
Full tuition fees at international rate, Annual stipend of approximately £24,500 +1 more
About Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships
The Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships are among the most prestigious doctoral awards in the UK. They offer full tuition fees at the international rate, an enhanced annual stipend of approximately GBP 24,500, and additional research and travel funding. Around 50 scholarships are awarded annually across all departments at Imperial College London.
IELTS Required
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 69
Coverage
- •Full tuition fees at international rate
- •Annual stipend of approximately £24,500
- •Additional research and travel budget of £2,000
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1.Imperial requires IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component. The component threshold of 6.5 is lower than some other top UK universities, but the 7.0 overall still requires strong all-round performance.
- 2.As a PhD scholarship, your research proposal and academic credentials are paramount. However, a strong IELTS score above the minimum can demonstrate the communication skills essential for doctoral research.
- 3.Imperial also accepts PTE Academic (69+) and TOEFL iBT (100+). If you are struggling to reach 7.0 overall on IELTS, consider whether an alternative test might better suit your strengths.
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