London School of Economics and Political Science

The London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the world’s leading universities that is dedicated to social sciences. The rich heritage of the institution, remarkable global repute, and its steady efforts to address contemporary issues make it an extraordinary centre of learning. It is ranked 49th in the QS Global World Rankings 2022. 

Faculty & Courses 

At LSE London, students are taught by academics who drive developments in the social sciences from the forefront. LSE academics are regularly invited by governments, international organisations, businesses, and media outlets across the globe for their expertise on various national and international affairs.  Alumni and faculty members of LSE have been honoured with 18 Nobel Prizes in the areas of economics, peace, and literature. 

The school offers 40 undergraduate courses and over 160 research postgraduate courses. LSE also offers a wide range of programmes under distance learning, executive education, language study, online certificate courses, and summer school. These are split between its over 30 research centres, 19 departments, and a language centre. 

While LSE excels at all the subjects it offers, some of the most sought-after ones are Government, International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Accounting, and Finance.  

Fees and Financial Aid 

LSE is located in the heart of London. The school acknowledges that the living expenses that the students may incur in the city are likely to be higher than what they may in their hometown or country. Therefore, it provides substantial financial support to students from the UK and overseas through bursaries and scholarships. In addition to this, students are also free to apply to different scholarships supported by the government and agencies worldwide. 

The indicative fees for some of the courses are mentioned below.

Course	Tuition Fees
MSc in Accounting and Finance	INR 32.8 L onwards
MSc in Economics	INR 32.8 L onwards
MSc in International Relations	INR 26 L onwards
Master of Public Policy	INR 37 L onwards
MSc in Sociology	INR 25 L

Careers and Placements 

Along with preparing its students to be future leaders in various fields and catering to their intellectual curiosity, LSE also facilitates a vast number of initiatives and opportunities that help students build their careers. Some initiatives promoted by LSE towards enhancing its students’ careers are CareerHub, GoinGlobal, Highered EMFC Global Jobs Board, and Student Circus, among others. The school also runs several internship schemes for students to prepare them for their careers. 

According to Emolument, the average salary of an MBA graduate from LSE is $160,000. 

Admission Requirements 

The specific requirements for admission to various programmes often vary. However, each application is considered based on a standard range of entry requirements described below.

• Academic Scores: This includes the achieved scores in previous academic engagement, e.g., undergraduate academic transcripts if applying for a graduate degree. 

• Statement of Academic Purpose: A Statement of Academic Purpose must convey the applicant’s intent and goals to study the selected course. 
• English Language Requirements: Applicants must present scores of any recognised English proficiency test, demonstrating their competence to study in the English language.

• References: Two references are required to submit their recommendation for the applicant on the official portal. These references can be academic or professional. 

• CV: A resume highlighting the applicant’s academic qualifications, skills, abilities, professional experience, and list of publications, among other details, has to be provided to the university. A well-framed resume reflects the student in the best light, thereby, increasing their chances of acceptance. 

Admission to LSE is highly competitive. In 2021, LSE received around 26,000 applications that vyed for roughly 1,700 places. Thus, students must prepare the above-listed documentation carefully. With the right assistance and a complete profile, one can be accepted to LSE.