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Supporting international research and facilitating partnerships with over 190 countries worldwide

What we do

International Partnerships

The IRO facilitates the development and stewardship of international partnerships with peer universities, governments and related organisations.

We provide expert, evidence-led advice to the College community and provide relationship management services to inform effective decision-making on international matters.

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Connecting Imperial academics

The IRO approaches the College’s international engagement along geographical lines and offers expert regional advice and connection points for strategic partnership development.

We facilitate networks that connect Imperial academics with international science and technology advisers, policymakers, industry experts and other relevant stakeholders.

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International student mobility

Imperial College London facilitates a range of international opportunities for students to participate in including

• International Research opportunities
• Summer schools
• Student exchanges
• Expeditions
• Work placements


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Where we work

Explore more about collaborations across the globe

 
 
Shenzhen

East Asia

Read more about the college's collaborations with East Asia here

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Africa

Read more about the college's collaborations in Africa here

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US & Canada

Read more about the college's collaborations with the US and Canada here

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Europe

Read more about the college's collaborations with Europe here

Sydney university

Australasia

Read more about the college's collaborations in Australia here

Latin America

Read more about the college's collaborations in Latin America here

Hyderabad

South Asia

Read more about the college's collaborations in South Asia here

South East Asia

Read more about the college's collaborations in South East Asia here

Student placements with the Turing Scheme

See where some of our students spent time abroad last year

Carlos and Javier - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Carlos and Javier went to MIT in the USA

Cyril - McGill University

Cyril went to McGill University in Canada

Dhurv - Nepal

Dhurv went on a trek to Nepal in the Himalayas

Enoch - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Enoch spent time at MIT in Boston, USA

Faye - Nepal

Faye went on a medical placement to Nepal

Nereida - Technical University Munich

Nereida went to TUM in Germany

International Relations news

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24 September 2025

NASA’s IMAP mission launches with Imperial magnetometer on board

19 September 2025

Landmark tech deal celebrated as new era for UK-US science and innovation

11 September 2025

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10 September 2025

Leading startups from Africa and India present bold ideas at investor…