London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
#50 QS World Ranking#76 THE RankingUnited KingdomPublic
QS World Rank#50
Acceptance rateVaries by p…
Typical GPA3.8+ GPA or A*AA at…
Tuition / year$35,000–38,000
Overview
About London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
World's best social science university; London location = City of London finance access; most international student body in UK; alumni include 37 heads of state
International environmentMost diverse in UK; ~70% international students; very global student body
No SAT/ACT; A-levels/IB; some programs require GRE/GMAT (grad)
Difficulty: Competitive
Acceptance rate: Varies by program; Economics and Finance very competitive
Deadline: UCAS: Jan 15 | Graduate: Nov–Jan (deadline varies)
On campus
Campus and location
Very limited housing; London off-campus very expensive; Y1 priority only
Money
Costs and scholarships
Tuition (USD)35,000–38,000 (intl UG)
Living cost (USD)22,000–30,000
ScholarshipsLSE PhD Studentship; LSE Graduate Support Scheme; some merit scholarships
LSE PhD Studentships at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026 (Fully Funded)
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LSE PhD Studentships!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at London School of Economics and Political Science .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
Industry connectionsGoldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Barclays, BlackRock, McKinsey, UN, IMF, World Bank
InternshipsLimited formal internship program; City of London proximity unmatched
EmployabilityPremier for finance, policy, consulting, international organizations
The honest view
Why students choose London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
LSE PhD Studentship; LSE Graduate Support Scheme; some merit scholarships
Employability: Premier for finance, policy, consulting, international organizations
Worth knowing
Very limited campus life; London housing crisis; purely academic focus can feel disconnected from career
GlowBal's insider note
VERIFIED: LSE has highest % of international students of any UK university (~70%). INSIGHT: 'The School of Kings' 37 heads of state alumni. City of London finance access is unparalleled globally.
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PhD Studentships on Analysing and Challenging Inequalities at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026 (Full Tuition)
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United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
PhD Studentships on Analysing and Challenging Inequalities!
While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at London School of Economics and Political Science .
Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
LSE Master’s Awards at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026
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United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
LSE Master’s Awards!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the London School of Economics and Political Science admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Master's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Carsten Stoehr Scholarship in Government at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026
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United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Carsten Stoehr Scholarship in Government!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the London School of Economics and Political Science admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Master's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Graduate Support Scheme at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026
meritneed
Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Graduate Support Scheme!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the London School of Economics and Political Science admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Master's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
Antoine Faure-Grimaud MSc Scholarships at London School of Economics and Political Science 2026
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Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.
United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for
Antoine Faure-Grimaud MSc Scholarships!
While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the London School of Economics and Political Science admission deadlines .
Here are the deadlines: | Master's Deadline: Accepts Application All Year
