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    Control and Optimisation MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £45,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    53%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    34
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £45,000.

    About the program

    Covers core principles of control theory and optimisation applied to the design of automated systems. Includes hands-on use of computational tools for modelling and design, with applications in robotics, aerospace, biomedical systems, and smart energy grids.

    Focus: both
    9 (QS World University Rankings by Subject - Electrical and Electronic Engineering) | 3 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

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    Deadlines

    Term 2026
    Jul 23, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Higher level (Imperial College London standard)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Higher level (Imperial College London standard)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months (UK Graduate Route)

    £16,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London is £45,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London online or in-person?
    Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London take to complete?
    Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: First-class Honours (at least 75% overall)
    How competitive is Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London?
    Control and Optimisation MSc at Imperial College London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 53%.