London School of Economics

London, United Kingdom

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the world's foremost social science universities, founded in 1895 and ranked #56 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. A member of the Russell Group and the University of London, LSE sits in the heart of the capital and serves approximately 12,000 students from 150+ nations. The school is particularly distinguished in economics, law, political science, sociology, and finance — consistently ranking in the global top 10 in these subjects. LSE graduates are among the world's most influential, including world leaders, Nobel laureates, and leading economists. The school is ranked 2nd globally for employment outcomes by QS.

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