The nearest Underground stations to the South Kensington campus are South Kensington (Circle, District, and Piccadilly lines), Gloucester Road, and High Street Kensington. History and SpecialisationsImperial College London was officially formed in 1907 following the merger of the Royal College of Science, the Royal School of Mines, and the City and Guilds College. It became an independent university in 2007, ending its long-standing association with the University of London. READ MORE:Imperial is renowned for its focus on STEM subjects, including engineering, medicine, natural sciences, computing, mathematics, and business. Quick FactsImperial College London was founded in 1907 and its main campus is in South Kensington.