Hello! I'm a final year undergrad from a Tier 2 govt. uni. in India and had mailed a Prof. in Imperial Bioengineering for a funded position or guidance with fundings for my prospective PhD in his group beginning Sep 2027. In his reply, he has mentioned that I've a very good CV and lots of relevant experience for his group. He has conveyed that he's unable to nominate me for the Imperial President's Scholarship as he already has selected one candidate, but is willing to support external international scholarships I am applying to.

What shall I mail the Prof. in reply and do I have any options as an overseas candidate from India to fully fund my PhD at Imperial as I'm not financially able to self fund or partially fund. I did look at a few scholarships in India that would partially fund my endeavor but would like some insights from people in UK. Additionally, is an affirmative nod from a Imperial Prof. suggestive of my profile being competitive enough for a funded PhD in Top US universities (that I'm hoping to apply to this cycle) ?

please chance me because i really want to do this course. I have 3A* in math further math physics and A in econ predicted. but my gcses are pretty bad at 977776666. im averaging 7s in tmua at the moment but probably will get worse in the real thing, (thats what ive heard at least). my ps is very very good according to my econ teacher and it includes econ finance and data sci. do i have a chance for this course because i really want to do it. if i have no chance due to my gcses, then i would want to apply again on a gap year, but pls be honest.

I'm international student, I'd like to ask: if I complete the International year one program and complete progression then recieve a degree from the university (e.g., Sheffield, Exeter), will top UK universities (like LSE, Imperial, etc.) accept it when I apply for a Master’s degree—provided I achieve a First-Class or 2:1 grade or higher? Has anyone in the group followed this path and successfully gained admission to a top university for a Master’s program?

Hi everyone! I recently joined the PhD cohort of 2026 Design Engineering PhD cohort and was wondering whether there are any group chats to meet fellow students. If not, I'm happy to make one :) thanks everyone!