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The London School of Economics and Political Science

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University Overview

Established in 1895, The London School of Economics and Political Science is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of London (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 130-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LSE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The London School of Economics and Political Science's Control Typepublic

Entity

The London School of Economics and Political Science's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The London School of Economics and Political Science' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

The London School of Economics and Political Science's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym LSE
Founded 1895
Motto Rerum cognoscere causas
To know the causes of things
Colours
Mascot Beaver
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University Location

Address Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE London
United Kingdom
The London School of Economics and Political Science's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The London School of Economics and Political Science Phone Number (20) 7405 7686
The London School of Economics and Political Science Fax Number (20) 7955 6001
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Recognition and Accreditation

The London School of Economics and Political Science's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The London School of Economics and Political Science is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1900


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The London School of Economics and Political Science's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize The London School of Economics and Political Science as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The London School of Economics and Political Science Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of The London School of Economics and Political Science is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The London School of Economics and Political Science's academic range and degree level offering.



The London School of Economics and Political Science: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

The London School of Economics and Political Science Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

The London School of Economics and Political Science Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of The London School of Economics and Political Science categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at The London School of Economics and Political Science.



The London School of Economics and Political Science: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

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The London School of Economics and Political Science's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


The London School of Economics and Political Science's International Students Admission International Students

Yes

8,000 international students

The London School of Economics and Political Science's Admission Office Admission Office

Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE
(20) 7955 6613
(20) 7955 7125

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Size and Profile

The London School of Economics and Political Science Size and Profile


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


The London School of Economics and Political Science is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

The London School of Economics and Political Science Facilities


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Library University Library

Yes Visit The London School of Economics and Political Science's Library


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Housing University Housing

Yes


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

The London School of Economics and Political Science Services


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


The London School of Economics and Political Science's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

The London School of Economics and Political Science Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

The London School of Economics and Political Science Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK


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Free Online Courses

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