The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Undergraduate level

LSE receives all applications via UCAS . We do not consider applications made directly to the School. UCAS applications open in September for entry in September of the following year. Visit our website for the last date for the receipt of applications to LSE to qualify for full and equal consideration.

Minimum entry requirement vary depending on the programme. Browse our undergraduate programmes .

Graduate level

Applications can be submitted online from mid-October in the year prior to entry and are considered on a rolling basis until all the available places are filled.

Minimum entry requirement vary depending on the programme. Browse our postgraduate programmes .

LSE provides a range of resources and services to help students make the most of their studies, from support for IT and learning technology to the world-renowned British Library of Political and Economic Science, as well as the LSE Language Centre and an academic mentor.

LSE LIFE is an academic, personal and professional development centre for undergraduate and taught master’s students. Bringing together advisers, teachers, alumni and experts in different fields, it offers one-to-one, workshop and large group learning events and courses throughout the year, and provides a space to meet students from other programmes and departments. Students will be able to come to LSE LIFE to develop academic, communication and research skills, learn languages, get advice on personal effectiveness and in making life choices, and gain insights into graduate recruitment and career paths, as well as to participate in intensive activities such as coaching events and experiential learning programmes with external organisations.

Student life

Studying at LSE means that you'll be based in the centre of London , an exciting, vibrant and colourful city. Our compact campus is packed full of facilities and services to make sure you make the most of your time, while also giving you easy access to all that London has to offer.

Whatever your interests or appetite you will find something to suit your palate and pocket in this truly international capital. Whether you are into art, architecture, dance, film, music or theatre, sport, shopping or even green spaces and the great outdoors, London really does have it all. Major attractions such as Theatreland, the West End, Trafalgar Square, the Royal Opera House and the British Library and Museum are all within walking distance of the School.

The Saw Swee Hock Student Centre is the vibrant hub of student life at LSE and houses a number of student-facing services such as the advice and representation centre; a pub; a media centre; a fitness centre, which includes a gym and dance studio; cafes and restaurants and an interfaith prayer centre.

The School is also able to offer undergraduate and graduate students a variety of styles of accommodation . In all of them there will be a varied mix of students, home and overseas, men and women. Each residence has an elected student committee that organises regular events, such as DVD evenings, quizzes, term parties and trips out to London landmarks.