COVID-19: updates for 2021 entry

Updated 9 August 2021

This page provides a hub for Imperial applicants and offer holders regarding the potential impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our admissions process for 2021 entry.

We'll also be updating this page regularly with information about the potential impact on our teaching and student experience, as more guidance is available from the UK government about the easing of national restrictions in England.

We hope that by the time you join us in autumn 2021, many of the major restrictions in place to prevent the rise of Coronavirus cases will have been lifted, thanks to the vaccine rollout programme being well underway in the UK.

However, we are continuing to ensure that we have contingency plans in place for all possible scenarios. 

We will keep our plans under continuous review, guided by the UK Government and by our own Covid response team who have played an active role in informing national and international policy to keep people safe. So please do add this page to your favourites and check back for future updates.

Coronavirus impact information

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Teaching in autumn 2021

What to expect from our teaching in autumn 2021, if you are enrolled on an on-campus programme.

Find out more about our teaching

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Travel requirements

What you need to know when arriving in the UK from overseas, including information about our exceptional circumstances policy for if you can't arrive in the UK in time for the start of your course.

Guidance on arriving in the UK

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Quarantine hotel subsidy – up to £625

We are offering a subsidy of up to £625 to all students who are travelling to College for the start of the 2021-22 academic year from a red list country and who are required to self-isolate in a quarantine hotel upon arrival in the UK.

Find out how to claim

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Visas and immigration

Advice for students who need a visa to study at Imperial, whether you're applying for a visa overseas or in the UK.

Find more visa and immigration information

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Applications and admissions

We are doing everything we can to limit the impact of COVID-19 on our applications process.

Find out more about admissions

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COVID-19 health and safety

The health, safety and wellbeing of our community is our priority. We have a number of safety measures in place to ensure your safe return to campus in the autumn.

Find out more about safety on campus

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COVID-19 vaccination guidance

See frequently asked questions about getting a vaccine as an Imperial student.

See vaccination FAQs

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Imperial's COVID-19 response

Imperial staff, students and alumni are working round-the-clock to combat COVID-19.

Find out more about our COVID-19 response

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Chat to our students

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