The London School of Economics and Political Science

Founded in 1895, London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the world's foremost academic institutions. It enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence, with the media often turning to LSE academics for topical commentary and many staff acting as expert advisers to external organisations. Eighteen Nobel Prize winners have been either staff or students at the School, and LSE’s alumni include 38 past or present heads of state. The School’s central London location is fundamental to its identity; LSE is vibrant, cosmopolitan and very much part of the real world. Major attractions such as Covent Garden; Leicester Square; Oxford Street, and the British Museum are all within easy walking distance. There are a range of resources available to help students make the most of their studies, including the world-renowned British Library of Political and Economic Science.