Imperial College 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 Doctoral programme offers a transformational learning experience with the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the college, and will equip you with the skills to become a world-leading expert in your chosen field of research.
Benefit from a funded programme
Every student on our Doctoral 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.
Lead research in your field
We want to unlock your potential. So it’s good to know our own high standards are also internationally recognised. Imperial College London is ranked #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2025, and ranked #3 in Europe and #12 in the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.
You’ll be amongst the best of the best. Internationally, our business expertise is recognised as leading the field. Seize the opportunity to work alongside insightful academics, as you’ll have access to further networking opportunities at research seminars and conferences.
Research areas
Once you have a solid foundation for your academic career, you will progress on to the PhD stage and 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:
How to apply
Applications are made through our online application system, giving you the flexibility to complete your application in your own time and save your progress.
Home, EU and International students
Imperial College London is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and the Business School is a key player in business education, ...