London School of Economics and Political Science

The university was opened in 1895 by four members of the Fabian Society (Sidney and Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallace and George Bernard Shaw). Today, about 12 thousand people receive higher education at the university. Of these, about 70% are foreigners from 140 countries.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers more than 40 undergraduate programs, more than 160 postgraduate programs, as well as short-term courses, individual online courses, preparatory courses and summer school training.

The university has a well-developed infrastructure and creates excellent conditions for learning. Students can use an extensive library, computer labs, the Moodle online learning platform, as well as sports facilities, cafeterias, etc. Special services provide medical care, as well as social and psychological support to everyone who needs them. LSE is located in the very center of London, which gives you the opportunity to get to know the city and have a great time.

The university has over 200 clubs and societies of interest. Everyone will be able to find one that suits them. The university also supports progressive projects and student initiatives, helping to bring them to life.

LSE has 12 halls of residence that can accommodate up to 4,000 students. All international students are guaranteed a place in one of them.

The excellent level of education at this university has been recognized by the TEF Bronze award. The university has also been awarded the Queen's Jubilee Prize for Higher and Further Education three times. In 2018, the university took second place in the world for its Social and Management Sciences programs according to the QS World University Rankings.

LSE alumni include 30 heads of state (current or former), as well as 18 Nobel laureates. Among them: Anthony M. Kennedy, Professor Robert Mundell, Ruth Porat, Juan Manuel Santos, Martin Lewis and others.

The London School of Economics and Political Science comprises many departments:

• Accounting;
• Anthropology;
• Economy;
• Economic history;
• Finance;
• Gender studies;
• Geography and environment;
• Governments;
• Health policies;
• International Development;
• International history;
• International relations;
• Legal;
• Management;
• Mathematical;
• Media and communications;
• Methodologies;
• Philosophy, logic and scientific methods;
• Psychological and behavioral sciences;
• Social policy;
• Sociology.

As well as a number of institutes and schools:

• School of Public Policy;
• Marshall Institute;
• International Institute on Inequality;
• Institute of Global Affairs;
• European Institute;
• Language center.

All students at the university study a special course LSE100 - this is an innovative programme that not only introduces students to the basic methodological concepts of evidence, explanation and theory, but also develops students' critical thinking, research, communication and analytical skills.

Tuition fees

For international students, the average tuition fee will be:

• for a bachelor's degree - £21,570/year;
• for a Master's degree – £22,608 – £36,984/year.