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Public university

London School of Economics and Political Science

London, Greater London, United Kingdom
QS ranking
45
Acceptance rate
Not available
Tuition fee
USD34,039/ year

Study background

University introduction

London School of Economics and Political Science is located in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Politics, Management studies, Law and Finance. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 13,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
69%
31%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    United States

  3. 3.

    India

  4. 4.

    Germany

  5. 5.

    Hong Kong

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

10 : 1
10 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

19 : 1
19 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

-

2022 Endowment

USD 3 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.lse.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Politics

  3. 3.

    Management studies

  4. 4.

    Law

  5. 5.

    Finance

Living abroad

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

41

Health support

In this university

740 : 1
740 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,038 : 1
1,038 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Sports

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

46

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

8

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

12

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
5,136
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
30 - 53%
Temperature
3°
12°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
31 - 52%
Temperature
6°
21°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
41 - 58%
Temperature
11°
24°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
62 - 72%
Temperature
3°
16°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

london city airport

Distance between airport and university

14 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 51
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 91

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

177 : 1
177 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

674 : 1
674 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

24

Average numbers of services

4