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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. The School is a place of genuine intellectual excitement and curving-edge research. In the most recent national Research Excellence Framework (REF) LSE had the highest percentage of world-leading research of any university in the United Kingdom.
Founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Beatrice and Sidney Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw — LSE's purpose was to better society, ‘by studying poverty and analysing inequalities'.
LSE offers over 40 undergraduate programmes, it's academic profile spans a wide range of social science disciplines, from accounting to law, management to social policy.
What is LSE's QS World University Ranking?
#44
How many bachelor's degree programs does LSE offer?
40
What is LSE's Student-Faculty Ratio?
14:1
What percentage of LSE's students are international students?
68%
What is the median starting salary of LSE graduates?
£29,000
What is ratio of male to female students at LSE?
46% male and 54% female
How hard is it to get into LSE?
LSE is one of the most competitive universities in the UK. It’s admission rate is approximately 9%.