Rankings of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, (LSHTM) was established in 1899 in London. It’s renowned for its research and education on the subject of global health issues, such as epidemics, vaccines, disabilities, and environmental sustainability. Located in the city centre, this university is situated in the middle of most of the major attractions and amenities that a student is likely to need. Additionally, getting around couldn’t be easier due to having the best possible connections via Underground, bus, and train.

Latest ranking updates for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London
  • March 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Ranking position #257.
  • December 2023: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London ranks 721 in the latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK.
  • October 2023: Publication of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Ranking position #301.
  • August 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London in position 151.
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University rankings

    • #16 
    • #151 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 27 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #129 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #600 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #257 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #236 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #358 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #148 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #721 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #326 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Medicine & Health

    • #6 
    • #18 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #24 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #17 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #201 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London

Social Sciences NTU Rankings by Subject
#17 
Social Studies & Humanities
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#18 
Medicine & Health

About London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London

PROS

  • Among the top 5 in the world for Public Health, according to ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranks of Academic Subjects. Additionally, QS World University Rankings has included LSHTM among the top 30 globally for Medicine.
  • It is a university focused on taking measures against infectious disease, and students here are involved with work against the spread of diseases such as Malaria, Dengue, and similar.
  • Due to the highly -specialised nature of this school, students are able to meet like -minded people and make important contacts that may be useful to them for their entire career.

CONS

  • Course options are limited to its specific field, which means not everyone will be interested in applying.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1899
Telephone:
+44 20 7636 8636
Address:
Keppel St
WC1E 7HT, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/
Social:
  • Student Testimonial - MSc Health Policy Planning & Financing
  • Student Testimonial - MSc Medical Statistics
  • Student Testimonial - MSc Immunology of Infectious Diseases
  • Student Testimonial - MSc Public Health for Development
  • Why study at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine?

Student composition of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
postgraduates:
900
Total:
900
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Medicine (Non-Specific):
540
Biosciences:
360
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
United States:
95
Canada:
35
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
25
Nigeria:
20
Uganda:
20
Gambia, The:
15
India:
15
Kenya:
15
Switzerland:
15
Zimbabwe:
10
China:
10
Zambia:
10
Tanzania:
10
South Africa:
10
Ghana:
10
Cameroon:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Panama:
5
Mexico:
5
Egypt:
5
United Arab Emirates:
5
Lebanon:
5
Australia:
5
Thailand:
5
Taiwan:
5
Singapore:
5
Pakistan:
5
Malaysia:
5
Korea (South):
5
Japan:
5
Malawi:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London ranks #96 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London ranks #18 in London in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 90 universities in London.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London is listed in THE World Reputation Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking, CWTS Leiden Ranking, Scimago Institutions Rankings, CWUR Center for World University Rankings and more. See all 14 rankings of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London achieved #129 in US News: Best Global Universities. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #3 in (Public Health). See all subject rankings for London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London ranks #18 among universities in London and #96 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London.

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