Rankings of The London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics (LSE) is a Russell Group university, and is one of the member institutions of the University of London. Situated in the Westminster area of Central London, LSE is home to a diverse student body that comes from around the country and overseas to be a part of the experience.

Latest ranking updates for The London School of Economics and Political Science
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. The London School of Economics and Political Science achieves place 202.
  • July 2024: The London School of Economics and Political Science ranks 765 in the latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • June 2024: US News: Best Global Universities update. The London School of Economics and Political Science achieves place 239.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #874.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #12 
    • #133 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #31 
    • #187 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #9 
    Finance

    [Published ]
    • #4 
    • #16 
    Marketing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #14 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Education

    • #49 
    • #493 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #2 
    • #15 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Law

    • #3 
    • #3 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #7 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #12 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #14 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #76 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #4 
    • #6 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #10 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #78 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #201 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #11 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #29 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #23 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #46 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #284 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #8 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #56 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #16 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The London School of Economics and Political Science

Psychology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Law
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Mathematics
Finance GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#8 
Business
Journalism URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#15 
Journalism & Media Studies
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#133 
Agriculture
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Medicine & Health
Education URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#493 
Education

Student Ratings for The London School of Economics and Political Science

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.4 (based on 1580 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
4.1 (based on 806 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 774 student ratings)

“Studying International FInancial Law here, I can report that the employment opportunities are good here thanks to being in London. The pressure that accompanies the assignments here is no joke, and that made the experience a little intense overall.”

“My experience here has been that you have to be assertive when you need help with your work, because usually nobody is going to come to you to ask how you’re doing. I’ve benefited most from the career advice service on the campus, as they give knowledgeable guidance based on what you’re really interested in.”

About The London School of Economics and Political Science

PROS

  • A feature that most international students instantly notice is that this is an internationally diverse school, which helps to both make foreign students feel more at home, as well as to diversify the learning environment.
  • Clubs and societies are varied and well organised, in many cases inviting prominent guest speakers from different business sectors.
  • LSE enjoys a significant reputation at the global level, with rankings from US News in the Top 250 worldwide. Graduates share the experience that potential employers value their degree from LSE.

CONS

  • A significant number of students report that not all professors respond to emails, making it difficult to receive feedback on your coursework at times.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1895
Telephone:
+44 (0) 2074 057 686
Address:
Houghton Street
WC2A 2AE, London
England UK
Website:
https://www.lse.ac.uk
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Christopher A. Pissarides (The London School of Economics and Political Science, 2010)

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of The London School of Economics and Political Science for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
806 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Student composition of The London School of Economics and Political Science

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:
5500
postgraduates:
6695
Total:
12195
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2305
Economics:
1910
Politics:
1720
Mathematical Sciences:
1215
Law:
890
Sociology:
855
Social Policy:
700
History:
660
Psychology:
420
Anthropology:
415
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
395
Philosophy:
295
Languages and Area Studies :
95
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
2215
United States:
740
India:
425
Singapore:
375
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
355
Malaysia:
330
Canada:
220
Korea (South):
150
Switzerland:
150
Pakistan:
100
Australia:
85
Thailand:
80
Russia:
75
United Arab Emirates:
70
Chile:
65
Taiwan:
65
Colombia:
60
Indonesia:
60
Japan:
60
Brazil:
60
Turkey:
50
Nigeria:
50
Norway:
45
Mexico:
45
Lebanon:
35
Peru:
35
Kenya:
35
South Africa:
35
Vietnam:
30
New Zealand:
25
Ukraine:
25
Ghana:
25
Saudi Arabia:
20
Egypt:
20
Sri Lanka:
20
Argentina:
20
Kazakhstan:
20
Philippines:
20
Iran:
15
Israel:
15
Azerbaijan:
15
Bahrain:
10
Jordan:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Qatar:
10
Serbia:
10
Ecuador:
10
Kuwait:
5
Oman:
5
Venezuela:
5
Dominican Republic:
5
Jamaica:
5
Panama:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Paraguay:
5
Uruguay:
5
Albania:
5
Namibia:
5
Armenia:
5
Georgia:
5
Iceland:
5
Monaco:
5
North Macedonia:
5
Botswana:
5
Lesotho:
5
Malawi:
5
Mauritius:
5
Morocco:
5
Nepal:
5
Senegal:
5
Tanzania:
5
Tunisia:
5
Uganda:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Bhutan:
5
Brunei:
5
Cambodia:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Mongolia:
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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