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United Kingdom QS Top 60 Est. 1895

London School of Economics

London, United Kingdom

Indicative tuition / year

£26,000 – £38,000

English requirement

IELTS 7.0 overall

Global ranking

QS Top 60

Main intakes

September / October · January / February

Overview

Studying at London School of Economics

London School of Economics is located in London, United Kingdom, and was established in 1895. It is placed in the qs top 60, and is part of the Next Campus partner network for United Kingdom.

International students at London School of Economics can expect indicative tuition of £26,000 – £38,000 per year depending on the program chosen. Typical English language entry is IELTS 7.0 overall or an accepted equivalent such as PTE Academic, TOEFL or, at many institutions, a Duolingo English Test or Medium of Instruction letter.

United Kingdom allows international students to work 20 hours per week during term time, full-time during official breaks, and graduates may be eligible for the Graduate Route — 2 years (bachelor’s & master’s), 3 years (PhD). Our counsellors assess your specific eligibility before you accept any offer.

London School of Economics campus illustration, London

Illustration of London School of Economics, London — Next Campus original artwork.

Study areas

Popular fields for international students

These are the subject areas our students most commonly apply to at London School of Economics. Ask us for the exact program list, module structures and current entry requirements for your intake.

Business & Management

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Accounting & Finance

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Law

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Data Science & AI

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research

Psychology & Social Sciences

Foundation / PathwayBachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhD / Research
Entry requirements

What you will need

Academic
Completed secondary schooling for undergraduate entry, or a recognised bachelor's degree for postgraduate entry. Minimum grade requirements vary by program — send us your transcripts and we will confirm eligibility for your exact course.
English language
IELTS 7.0 overall, or an accepted equivalent. Many programs also accept PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test or an approved Medium of Instruction letter.
Financial evidence
Living costs: £1,529 per month for London, £1,171 per month outside London, for up to 9 months — held for 28 consecutive days
Visa
UK Student visa (formerly Tier 4) — application fee £558 (application made outside the UK). Typically 3 weeks from outside the UK.
Health cover
Immigration Health Surcharge — £776 per year of your visa

Requirements shown are indicative and vary by program and intake. Next Campus confirms current requirements directly with the institution before submitting any application.

Free application support

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