History
The character of LSE is inseparable from its location. Situated in the heart of central London, the School is located in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Our student community is one of the most internationally diverse in the world, with students from over 140 countries registered each year.
Education
We are unique in our dedication to the field of social sciences. We pioneered the study of economics, international relations and anthropology, and LSE academics continue to be leading thinkers in their fields. We strive to accomplish excellence in all of our endeavours, helping students, alumni and staff to achieve their full potential in everything they do.
Whichever programme you choose, you’ll have access to a range of support, both within your department and beyond, that will enable you to make the most of your LSE education and help you develop life-long skills and knowledge.Research
Our research informs and constantly invigorates our teaching. Graduate students also play a valued and important role in the School’s contribution to scholarship, through the research they undertake during their studies.
LSE supports the research of its staff through academic departments and institutes, and also through a range of interdisciplinary research centres. Some 97 per cent of LSE academics are actively engaged in research. Staff are regularly sought out as advisers, consultants and commentators, becoming involved in the practical impact of the subjects they teach and research.Career
A degree from LSE is widely recognised throughout the world. The School has produced over 40 world leaders and heads of state, 20 Nobel Prize Winners, and a host of alumni who are well known nationally and internationally.
LSE graduates go on to great things in a variety of sectors around the world – from careers in NGOs and development, to roles in the public sector, banking and running their own businesses.
Student services
- Student support and services
- Student Services Centre
- Disabled students and students with a long-term medical condition or dyslexia
Housing services
The LSE residential services office allocates over 4000 places across 17 locations in the centre of London. This gives you unique access to a broad variety of student rooms that suit different preferences, needs and budgets.What's on offer? Great value rooms, with or without en suite, shared rooms and studios. Utility bills, internet access and content insurance are included. You'll save on travel costs, as most residences are within walking distance of LSE. Contracts are available on a 31, 38, 40 or 50 week basis, with catered and self-catered options. They give priority to students with disabilities.
Library services
The Library collects material on a worldwide basis. The extensive collections range from a European Documentation Centre to 90,000 historical pamphlets, with over 95 per cent of Library stock available on open access. 50 kilometres of shelving - enough to stretch the length of the Channel Tunnel! - accommodate over four million printed items including 31,000 past and present journal titles.
ICT services
IT Services provides the services, facilities, support and training to support the teaching, learning, research and administrative activities of the School.
Medical services
A Medical Centre is situated at LSE which provides a full NHS services to registered patients and medical care to anyone who becomes ill or needs medical advice while at the LSE campus.Overseas students on full-time courses lasting six months or longer are eligible to use the National Health Service on the same terms as UK residents. Others are advised to maintain private insurance.
Campus life
As a student at LSE, 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 here, 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.
LSE has one campus in central London near to the River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland, the Royal Courts of Justice and many other London sights. All our buildings are located within the same few streets meaning that the campus has a real sense of community.Sports facilities
- LSE Students' Union gym
- LSE Students' Union activity studio
- LSE badminton court
- LSE gym/activity studio
- LSE Sportsground
- Gymbox
- DW Sports Fitness gym and swimming pool
- Lincoln's Inn Fields netball and tennis courts
- Oasis Sports Centre
- University of London Union (ULU) gym and swimming pool
Student clubs
- LSE Student Counselling Service
- LSE Students' Union Advice and Counselling Service