Imperial Business School

Imperial College London

Imperial Business School is at the heart of Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading universities in science, technology, business and healthcare. Our full-time, fully funded PhD programme offers a transformational learning experience with the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the university, and will equip you with the skills to become a world-leading expert in your chosen field of research.

Why study at the Imperial Business School?

We're ranked #2 in the world (Imperial College London, QS World University Rankings 2026).

5 research areas: With expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, health, and sustainable business, the Business School is recognised as leading the field.

Your London advantage: Our location in one of the world’s most progressive cities puts you at the epicentre of ground-breaking research. Benefit from industry partnerships and world-class faculty.

#2

in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and ranked #3 in Europe and #8 in the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

London  United Kingdom

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About the Imperial Business School

Every student on our PhD programme is offered full funding, including a full tuition fee waiver (Home/EU or Overseas fees) plus a living stipend for up to five years. We also provide opportunities for you to act as teaching assistants and embark on high-quality teacher training, preparing you for the job market.

The Business School Master’s in Research (MRes) is an integral part of the PhD, introducing theory and research methods in Finance, Economics and Management, providing you with a solid foundation for your doctoral studies. You will then have the freedom to explore your chosen area of research over a further four years. We have research departments covering a range of specialist research areas, including:


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