HQ Function

The main campus in South Kensington serves as the primary hub for teaching, research, administration, and student life across its faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Medicine (selected departments), and the Imperial College Business School.

Notable Features:

Iconic Queen's Tower, grand Victorian architecture blended with modern facilities, proximity to major cultural institutions like the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and V&A Museum. Extensive state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers.

Work Culture:

A highly collaborative, research-intensive, and intellectually stimulating environment that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and academic excellence. The culture is diverse, international, and driven by a pursuit of knowledge and its application.

HQ Significance:

Its location in South Kensington places it at the center of a historic and vibrant scientific and cultural quarter. The campus itself is a landmark and a symbol of British scientific and educational prowess.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus architecture and layout reflect a commitment to excellence, innovation, heritage, and providing a world-class environment for learning and research.

Location:

Imperial College London has a profound global presence, evident through its diverse international student body (from over 140 countries), extensive worldwide research collaborations with leading universities and institutions, strategic international partnerships, and a vast global alumni network. The university actively supports joint academic programs, student and staff exchanges, and impactful research projects that address global challenges in health, climate, AI, and energy. It also has representative offices and engagement activities in key regions globally to foster these connections.

Street Address:

Exhibition Road

City:

London

State/Province:

Greater London

Country:

United Kingdom