• #=50 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 12,571Total Students
  • 1,267Faculty
  • 8,972Int'l Students

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Graduate study at LSE is designed for students who want to engage critically with their chosen discipline and apply their learning to real world situations. Our postgraduate programmes are shaped to equip students, professionally and personally, for whatever they want to do afterwards.

You’ll be exposed to state-of-the-art social sciences research, 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. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to the LSE community’s daily...
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LSE provides a range of resources and services to help students make the most of their studies, from support for IT and learning technology to the world-renowned British Library of Political and...
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Studying at LSE means that you'll be based in the centre of London, an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. Our compact campus is packed full of facilities and services to make sure you make the...
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A degree from LSE is widely recognised throughout the world. The School has produced over 35 world leaders and heads of state, 18 Nobel Prize Winners, and a host of alumni who are well known...
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About

Graduate study at LSE is designed for students who want to engage critically with their chosen discipline and apply their learning to real world situations. Our postgraduate programmes are shaped to equip students, professionally and personally, for whatever they want to do afterwards.

You’ll be exposed to state-of-the-art social sciences research, 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. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to the LSE community’s daily...
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LSE provides a range of resources and services to help students make the most of their studies, from support for IT and learning technology to the world-renowned British Library of Political and Economic Science, as well as the LSE Language Centre and an academic mentor. 

LSE LIFE is an academic, personal and professional development centre for undergraduate and taught master’s students. Bringing together advisers, teachers, alumni and experts in different fields, it offers one-to-one, workshop and large group learning events and courses throughout the year, and provides a space to meet students from other programmes and departments. Students will be able to come to LSE LIFE to develop academic, communication and research skills, learn languages, get advice on personal effectiveness and in making life choices, and gain insights into graduate recruitment and career paths, as well as...
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Studying at LSE means that you'll be based in the centre of London, an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. Our compact campus is packed full of facilities and services to make sure you make the most of your time, while also giving you easy access to all that London has to offer. 

Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Whether you are into art, architecture, dance, film, music or theatre, sport, shopping or even green spaces and the great outdoors, London really does have it all. Major attractions such as Theatreland, the West End, Trafalgar Square, the Royal Opera House and the British Library and Museum are all within walking distance of the School. 

The Saw Swee Hock Student Centre is the vibrant hub of student life at LSE and houses a number of student-facing services such as...
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A degree from LSE is widely recognised throughout the world. The School has produced over 35 world leaders and heads of state, 18 Nobel Prize Winners, and a host of alumni who are well known nationally and internationally

Many leading organisations give careers presentations at the School during the year, and LSE Careers has a wide range of resources available to assist students in their job search. Find out more about the support available to students through LSE Careers.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 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

Ranking criteria

76
Overall
67.2
Academic Reputation
69.4
Citations per Faculty
99.6
Employment Outcomes
97
Employer Reputation
35.1
Faculty Student Ratio
100
International Faculty Ratio
81.2
International Research Network
100
International Students Ratio
91.3
Sustainability

Student & Staff

Total students
12,571

53%
47%

International students
8,972

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,267

835
432

Total students
12,571

53%
47%

International students
8,972

65%
35%

Total faculty staff
1,267

432
835
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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

Houghton Street, London, GB,

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

English language requirements

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) EN
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