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Summary
- Accommodation available
- Scholarships available
LSE is one of the world's leading social science specialist universities, with a global reputation, community, and outlook. Its home is a campus in the very heart of London. LSE inspires and empowers students through its research-rich education led by academics and experts. It also enriches them with wide-ranging resources and opportunities. Students develop the skills, experience, and connections they need to make their own impact in the world – now and in the future.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate45%Postgraduate55%
Study mode
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Full-time97%Part-time3%
Student population MEDIUM
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK35%International51%EU14%
Student gender
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Male 43%Female 57%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
3rd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000926 93%3rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 215187 87%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%51st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.53 88%2nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.65 65%30th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571995 53%61st
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164708 33%62nd
10 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.712.712th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.6 98%3rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10091.0 91%2nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10079.2 79%24th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 233190 82%3rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.42 85%6th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.56 89%1st
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.8 99%2nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10095.0 95%1st
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Campus locations
Frequently asked questions
LSE is a global community of people and ideas in the heart of central London. Its motto means 'to know the causes of things' and was chosen to support the school's founding purpose – 'for the betterment of society'. Today, LSE's ambition is to be the leading social science university with the greatest global impact. LSE equips students for bright futures in roles that can make a difference. Its rigorous social science education challenges students and encourages intellectual growth. LSE academics conduct social science research that makes a lasting impact on society. This means students learn from experts who often advise international bodies and governments.
LSE partners with international and national organisations, charities, start-ups, and local businesses, so that all employers can access its students. LSE Careers exists to ease students’ transition from education to employment. It supports them in developing the skills the need to build and maintain fulfilling careers. LSE Careers actively seeks relevant opportunities. It also supports graduates with their early career planning for up to five years after course completion. Popular employment sectors for LSE graduates include financial and professional services, accounting and auditing, government, public sector and policy, and consultancy.
LSE awards significant financial support to its undergraduate students. In recent years LSE has offered one of the most generous bursary packages in UK higher education. Awards include the LSE Bursary, the Undergraduate Support Scheme, the LSE Accommodation Bursary, and the Care Experienced and Estranged Student Bursary. There are also a number of scholarships funded by private donors, including the Uggla Family Scholars Programme.