Imperial College London

Imperial College London

Imperial College London (pronounced /ɪmˈpɪərɪəl kɒlɪdʒ ˈlʌndən/) is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It is a member of the Russell Group, an association of 24 public research universities in the UK.

Etymology

The name "Imperial College London" is derived from the institution's original name, "The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine". The term "Imperial" signifies the college's foundation by Queen Victoria's royal charter in 1907, while "College" refers to the institution's status as a constituent college of the University of London until 2007.

Related Terms

• Public research university: A university that is predominantly funded by public means and managed by a national or subnational government.
• Russell Group: A self-selected association of twenty-four public research universities in the United Kingdom.
• Queen Victoria: Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901.
• University of London: A federal public research university located in London, England.

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