A premier social science institution with an international reputation, the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) boasts a tradition of excellence that spans over a century. 

Cutting-edge research and extraordinary faculty are responsible for its QS rankings of 1st in Europe and 2nd in the world in social science and management (2021). The School has had 18 Nobel Prize winners among staff and alumni, and 37 world leaders have studied or taught there. The current student body comprises young people from 100 countries.

With a commitment to innovation, the School is home to several new departments and research centers, including the Centre for Economic Performance (1990), Gender Institute (1993), the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (2008), the LSE African Initiative (2009), and the South Asia Centre and Women Peace and Security established in 2015.

As a highly competitive institution, Arcadia students are invited to study at LSE for a full academic year or a summer. This is a program option for students who are comfortable working independently. Academic year students choose four to six courses.

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