University profile

London School of Economics and Political Science

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2024 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½/25 edition

About London School of Economics and Political Science

offers you the opportunity to study the social sciences in an institution with a worldwide academic reputation, while enjoying the .

The School is a place of genuine intellectual excitement and . 93% of LSE’s research was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest rating) or internationally excellent (3*, the second highest rating) in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework in 2021.

Our are designed for students who want to engage critically with their chosen discipline and apply their learning to real world situations. Our programmes are shaped to equip you, professionally and personally, for whatever you want to do afterwards.

You’ll be exposed to , and the very academics who have carried out that research. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue your interests in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment.

Whichever programme you choose, you’ll have access to a , both within your department and beyond, that will enable you to make the most of your LSE education and help you develop life-long skills and knowledge.

The character of LSE is inseparable from its location. , the School is located in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Only a short distance from Europe’s financial, legal and cultural centres, LSE stands at the crossroads of international debate. This is fundamental to our identity as an outward-looking institution with an active involvement in UK and world affairs.

Our student community is one of the most internationally diverse in the world, with registered each year. This mix encourages a truly international approach to intellectual discovery and academic life which cannot be matched elsewhere.

The School has one of the most prestigious in the world. Leading figures from all walks of life have spoken at LSE, including Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Amartya Sen, Christine Lagarde, Bill Gates, Helen Clark and George Soros.

LSE offers generous to its postgraduate students each year. Awards range from a contribution to tuition fees to full coverage of all expenses.

. The school has produced over 40 world leaders and heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize Winners, and a host of .

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the school during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist you in your job search. Find out more about the .

How to apply

from mid-October in the year prior to entry and are considered on a rolling basis until all the available places are filled.

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Contact details

Telephone
020 7955 6613
Address
Student Recruitment and Study Abroad
London School of Economics
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
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