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London School of Economics and Political Science
(LSE)
Part of University of London
About
The London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. The school specialises in pure and applied social sciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 39 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,625
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 72%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 2 | 95.8 | 2026 |
| Development Studies | 4 | 88.2 | 2026 |
| Social Policy & Administration | 4 | 92.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 5 | 91.8 | 2026 |
| Politics | 5 | 89.4 | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 6 | 87.5 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 6 | 93.1 | 2026 |
| Philosophy | 8 | 87.0 | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 8 | 88.1 | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 8 | 89.2 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 9 | 88.2 | 2026 |
| History | 10 | 87.6 | 2026 |
| Marketing | 10 | 82.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 11 | 85.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 19 | 82.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 45 | 80.5 | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 45 | 78.9 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Data Science | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | =108 | 76.7 | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 108 | 68.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126 | 66.8 | 2025 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2024 |
ARWU
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 5 | 296.0 | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 8 | 300.8 | 2025 |
| Finance | 13 | 164.7 | 2025 |
| Geography | 22 | 191.4 | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 27 | 133.1 | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 33 | 139.3 | 2025 |
| Sociology | 37 | 137.8 | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 49 | 124.5 | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Library & Information Science | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 10 | 85.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 13 | 86.7 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 13 | 79.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 38 | 66.9 | 2026 |
| Psychology | =50 | 67.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401â500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of London School of Economics and Political Science?
London School of Economics and Political Science's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 62, THE Rank 52, ARWU Rank 151-200, US News Rank 239.
When was London School of Economics and Political Science founded?
London School of Economics and Political Science was founded in 1895.
What are the top subjects at London School of Economics and Political Science?
Top subjects at London School of Economics and Political Science include: Geography, Development Studies, Social Policy & Administration, Politics, Social Sciences & Management.
Where is London School of Economics and Political Science located?
London School of Economics and Political Science is located in London, United Kingdom.