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  • #56 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 12,431Total Students
  • 1,342Faculty
  • 8,249Int'l Students
QS Global World Ranking
The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
Status
Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
The research intensity of the University, based on the number of papers output relative to the University’s size.
Total Students
The number of full time equivalent students enrolled at the University.
Faculty
The number of full time equivalent teaching staff employed by the University.
Int'l Students
The number of full time equivalent international students enrolled at the University.

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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #69
  • 2014
    #68
  • 2015
    #=71
  • 2016
    #35
  • 2017
    #=37
  • 2018
    #35
  • 2019
    #38
  • 2020
    #44
  • 2021
    #49
  • 2022
    #49
  • 2023
    #56
  • 2024
    #45
  • 2025
    #=50
  • 2026
    #56
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Student & Staff

Total students
12,431

55%
45%

International students
8,249

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,342

885
457

Total students
12,431

55%
45%

International students
8,249

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,342

457
885
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Scholarships

Yes
The Scholarships above offer some form of financial aid to prospective students. Please always check the specific requirements and restrictions on scholarship availability.

Campus locations

London, United Kingdom

Houghton Street, London, GB,

Houghton Street , London , London , United Kingdom , WC2A 2AE

English language requirements

IELTS
IELTS
This institution accepts IELTS! Find your nearest test centre and test dates.
Please check the specific English language requirements for your chosen course with the university.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) EN