Imperial College London Placements: Job Opportunities and Salaries

• I would say about 90% of the people who are looking for jobs and are serious about it receive a job offer within 6 months after graduating. The average salary can vary quite a bit based on the industry. It also varies a lot by location; London has the highest salaries.
  • Finance: GBP 35,000 - 45,000 per year
  • Banking: GBP 40,000 -70,000 per year
  • Asset management: GBP 30,000 - 60,000 per year
  • Marketing: GBP 28,000 - 35,000 per year
• On an average in other industries: GBP 28,000 to GBP 35,000 per year
• People find jobs by applying online to company websites and through LinkedIn
• Most of my batchmates ended up at boutique firms specialising in their area of interest
• All companies hire from Imperial, and all big companies attend the career fairs

• I opted for Imperial's postgraduate accommodation, which is located off campus. I searched a bit online but wasn't sure where to book, hence I went with the safest option.
• Rent was about GBP 1000-1200. Everything was included except laundry but there were machines on site which you could pay and use
• The accommodation also had an onsite gym which was free for residents to use
• No challenges as such, just paid on their website. I would recommend looking at all the students' halls available and picking the best one. You can also choose to rent directly from a landlord and you can use SpareRoomor Zoopla to search.
• My accommodation was a 25-30 min bus ride away from campus. Some Indian students stayed in the same accommodation.

• Imperial’s brand is strong, so most people land jobs within 6 months. Average starting salaries are £35k–£50k, higher in consulting/finance. Jobs usually come through networking, LinkedIn, or internships. Batchmates got into firms like P&G, Amazon, and Unilever.
   

• First I stayed in student halls, then moved to a private flat just 5 mins away. Super convenient but expensive. Finding a place is stressful, so I’d say start early.
   

• Most students secure employment within six months of completing the course, with an employment rate of around 85-90%. Among the whole UK, the highest salaries are offered to the graduates of Imperial College London according to the country rankings.
• The average salary range is typically between £40,000-£65,000 per year, depending on the role and industry. Students usually find jobs through internships, networking events, online job portals, and referrals.
• Campus recruitment is less common for Master’s programs, but the university provides career fairs and industry connections. For my course, most companies look for Machine Learning/AI Engineers or Quantitative Analysts, as London is a financial hub.
• Some graduates also goes into entrepreneurship, becoming founders or co-founders of startups. Major hiring companies include Google, DeepMind, JP Morgan, Barclays, Amazon, and startups in the tech and finance sectors.
   

• Accommodation: Lee Abbey London
• I found this accommodation through a friend at Imperial, whom I met during Imperial's Offer Holder session. Securing a spot at this student accommodation is extremely competitive as it includes breakfast and dinner (Monday to Friday) and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekends. Additionally, it’s just a 10-12 minute walk from the college.
• Cost: 300 GBP/week - For Twin Ensuite Room
• 350 GBP/week - For Single Room
• The fees includes everything. Nothing else is charged.
• Other accommodations which i found nearby where very costly and didn't include meals, so had to do the cooking by oneself.
• I would highly recommend this accommodation the food is real good for Imperial Students. There is option for both non-veg and veg people.
   

• Not many of my classmates got jobs from the campus. Most of the students who got employment was through their own efforts.
• It’s hard to tell. My batchmates explored various opportunities through - through networking events, online job portals, and a few campus recruitment drives. Few could manage it through alumni connections, and as pre-placement offers during internships. Imperial’s career services also play a significant role in job placements.
• My classmates have joined very diverse kind of roles such as sustainability consultants, environmental analysts, and energy policy advisors in different geographies.
• I have seen a lot of Asians returning to their home-countries including myself. Companies where they are placed include – Bain & Company, McKinsey, Blackrock, UN etc. A few opted for further studies like PhD.
• Major companies would be Arup, UN, World Bank, Shell, BP etc.
   

• I found my accommodation through Google Search.
• Monthly rent depends on a lot of things - the type of accomodation, sharing, fooding etc. For me, a triple share room was costing about 650 UK pounds along with food.
• No specific challenge. It's been long after I passed. There might have been lots of new places now.
• My accommodation was about 1 km from college. Indian students live either apartments or hostels.

• Only 5-10% could secure full time job after 6 months. It ranged from 25k to 40k pounds per year.
• You can find part time jobs by applying jobs directly on company website or sending cold mails. Some also used referals.
• It’s really difficult to find relevant job after doing this course specially Indians due to visa issues.
• All companies come on career fair. Its based on how you approach them.

• I found my accommodation through Knight Frank agent. The rent was high: 1200 pounds per person for one month. Other than this cleaning was 3.30 pounds separate for each month for one visit.
• The people who rented us an apartment were really rude. They did not solve any of the problems in the house and charged unnecessarily. Do explore options closer to college. My accommodation was 45 mins away from my college, most of them stayed near college.

The placement process is not done by the universities. Universities in the UK invite recruiters but they only come to showcase different roles open at the company. The companies that came were Arup, TCS, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, P&G, etc. Lots of startups also attend these events. It is your task to build relations and get jobs. However Imperial has a decent careers help set up where you can schedule calls with counsellors to refine your resumes, have mock interviews with counsellors in that field and also go back to them endless times.

I chose Imperial because of its ranking and because I wanted to gain experience in coding, which this course revolves around. I knew studying in MSc would help me position myself better in the market. I chose to come to this university because it is in one of the best parts of London and hence would be safe. The university is working towards sustainability and business plays a major role in this, this course had electives that fit well with what I want to do in the future like sustainable finance, fintech, analytics, banking, innovation and Python for finance. There were multiple career fairs and many alumni events that gave us exposure. They also held lots of social events in museums and Hyde Park to network with one another while also having a good time.

We have loads of job fairs and events and a dedicated careers team that supports us and shares opportunities with us.

I picked the university cause it was highly ranked globally and in my course. Additionally, the course structure covered all the topics I wanted to study and London was one of the top cities I was looking at and wanted to be in. My experience was great, met loads of interesting people and felt very intellectually stimulated.

In foreign universities, there is typically no structured placement system; you need to take the initiative to find opportunities on your own.

I chose Imperial College for its fantastic teaching and research reputation. Apparently, it has just been crowned the 2nd best university in the world. In addition to that the university has very modern facilities, an overall diverse academic environment and good industry connections. This decision was reinforced when I contacted several ex-students and they all responded favorably. The UK made sense as I wanted to be in an English-speaking country too. From the relevance of subjects to my career aspirations (I was moving from consulting into marketing, and excited about the prospect of being taught by who were arguably the best in their field) It has had its moments but for the most part it has been great.

The opportunities are good. However, in the UK the current job market is not good, given the recession situation. However, studying at a renowned university such as ICBS has definitely opened a lot of career opportunities for me worldwide.

I chose this college as I was particularly looking for a course in the International Management program, and this college was an ideal choice for me as their curriculum involves both theoretical and practical training. Also, Imperial College is a highly renowned college and is known for its academic excellence in various fields. My course had students from different parts of the world; therefore, it was an enriching experience getting to interact with them and to be able to learn about different cultural perspectives.

Post-study placement and research opportunities for the MSc Science Media Production program at Imperial College London are supported through various forms of career assistance rather than direct placements like in India. The college helps students polish their CVs, cover letters, and interview skills. Due to the current recession in the UK and the challenges faced by the science media industry, including competition from OTT platforms like Netflix and Apple and advancements in AI, even experienced professionals are finding it difficult to secure jobs. However, there is optimism that the job market will improve by 2025. During April and May, I interned at BBC Studios' Science Unit as a developmental researcher for a science documentary series on evolution. My background in Zoology and Geology played a significant role in securing this position. The median starting salary for graduates is around £27,000 to £30,000.

I chose Imperial College London because it was my dream university, and the MSc Science Media Production course was exactly what I had been aiming for since my first year of undergrad. Even though I was accepted to other universities like UCL, University of Edinburgh, Manchester, and Sheffield, Imperial stood out because of its prestigious ranking as the 2nd best university in the world and its strong reputation with recruiters and companies. The program is unique and aligns perfectly with my career goals. Overall, my experience here has been fantastic—combining world-class teaching, a vibrant and diverse student body, and a prime location in central London makes it an ideal place for my studies and future aspirations.