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London School of Economics campus

🇬🇧 UK · London

London School of Economics

  • Russell Group
  • Apply via UCAS
  • Est. 1895
Tuition per year
₹38,70,703International students
Students
12,950Enrolled
Best ranking
#4Guardian (UK)

About

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world, specialising in a wide range of social science disciplines, including economics, politics, sociology, law and anthropology.
It was founded in the late 1800s by Fabian Society members Beatrice and Sidney Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw for the purpose of bettering society, 'by studying poverty issues and analysing inequalities.

Admissions planning estimate

30% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 10.5%–49.5%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

No usable provider offer-rate sample. Low-confidence prior from entry requirements or broad selectivity; UCAS placements are not treated as offers.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

What a year costs

₹38,70,703 per year

Tuition by who is paying

Home (UK) ₹12,02,187
International ₹38,70,703

Outcomes and support

71.6%
International

One teacher for every 12.3 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Where it ranks

Longer bar, higher rank. Drawn on a log scale so #5 and #500 fit on one chart.

Guardian (UK) #4
Social sciences #10
Business & economics #13
Law #13
Arts & humanities #38
Psychology #50
THE World #52
QS World #62
ARWU World #176
Physical sciences #451

Key dates

  1. UCAS deadline 13 Jan 2027 In 62 days
  2. Next intake September

Every detail

Admissions

UCAS placement rate (legacy)6.9%
Total Applicants28195
Apply ViaUCAS
Next IntakeSeptember
UCAS Deadline2027-01-13
Russell GroupYes
Personal Statement RequiredYes
References RequiredYes

Entry Requirements

Standard A-Level OfferAAA
A-Level Offer Verified1
CBSE Equivalent %90
IELTS Minimum Overall7.0
IELTS Minimum Component7.0
IB Offer (points out of 45)37
Source NotesLSE: AAB 85, AAA 90, A*AA 95% avg; 2026-27 ₹36,44,000–₹50,31,000; no Class 12 English waiver

Cost

Home Tuition₹12,02,187
International Tuition₹38,70,703

Academics

Established Year1895
Total Students12950
International Students %71.6%
Student/Faculty Ratio12.3
THE World Rank52
QS World Rank62
ARWU World Rank176
Guardian Rank4

Subject Rankings (THE)

Business & Economics13
Arts & Humanities38
Physical Sciences451
Social Sciences10
Law13
Psychology50