Imperial College London UK

Imperial College Londons reputation for excellence attracts 15,000 students and 6,500 staff of the highest international quality. Research at Imperial explores the interface between science, medicine, engineering and business in a dynamic culture. Students study with leaders in their field, and benefit from opportunities created by Imperials strong industry relationships. Since its foundation, Imperials contributions to society include the discovery of penicillin, the development of holography and the foundations of fibre optics. This commitment to the application of research for the benefit of all continues today. Multidisciplinary collaborations and partnerships now include, for example, initiatives to address emerging global challenges in health, energy, the environment and security. Imperial has developed strong links with a number of institutions around the world. For example, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine in Singapore opened in 2013, as a result of a joint initiative between Imperial and Nanyang Technological University.