London School of Economics (LSE) is one of the departments of the University of London. The school was founded in 1895, almost 60 years after the founding of the university. On the this moment it trains about 7.5 thousand students who represent more than 140 countries from around the world. Approximately 60% of students study in the bachelor's cycle and 40% in the master's. About three quarters of the students of the school are non-residents of any state of the United Kingdom.

The teaching staff consists of more than 1000 teachers. hallmark institutions is that almost half of the teachers - foreigners. The school reads 20 faculties.

History of the London School of Economics and Political Science

The LSE was established in 1895, and the decision to open it was taken a year earlier. The founders are Graham Wallace, George Bernard Shaw, and Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Initially, the school was not a department, but at the beginning of the twentieth century, it was decided that it would become part of it. The LSE became the faculty of economics at the university. So far, it is the only training and research institute of its kind in the United Kingdom.

The school was built in the center of the capital of Great Britain and began to develop rapidly. In 1920, by decree of King George V, construction began on the Old Building on Hagton Street. After the war, the London School of Economics began to expand and become an increasingly popular and reputable educational institution in the UK and the world.

Approximately one third of all heads of state studied or taught at this school. In 1989, the first Summer School of Economics was opened in London, and 15 years later - in the capital of the People's Republic of China.

Leaders

The first director of the London School of Economics was William Huyns. He held this position for 8 years, and in 1903 he was replaced by Sir Halford Mackinder. Prior to the LSE, he was a teacher of geography at

In 1908, William Pember Reeves was appointed head of the school. In 1919, the position of director passed to the economist Sir William Beveridge. In 1937 he became a Fellow of the British Academy and retired from his post. Sir Alexander Carr-Saunders became the new director. The current leader is Greg Calhoun, who succeeded Professor Judith Rees in 2012.

Summer school

Studying at the London School of Economics is a dream for many students from all over the world. Every year, about five thousand young people head to the capital of Great Britain in order to try their hand at one of the most famous universities in the United Kingdom.

In summer courses, the duration of which is from 3 to 6 weeks, training is conducted in the following areas:

1. English language.
2. Jurisprudence.
3. Management.
4. Accounting.
5. Economy.
6. International relationships.

Summer school admission

For admission, you must provide a certificate of passing the IELTS or TOEFL tests. The minimum score for all components must be at least 7. You must also send to admission committee a diploma from a higher educational institution and an extract on the disciplines that the student studied at his/her home university.

The Summer Courses at London and Political Science take place in two sessions. The first session starts on July 8 and lasts until July 26, and the second session is held from July 29 to August 16. The cost for three weeks is £1,825. If a student wants to take part in two sessions at once, he will be given a discount. Instead of £3,650, the price for two sessions will be £3,100.

London School of Economics: how to apply?

Tuition fees at the LSE range from 17,000 to 30,000 pounds. In order to enter the school, the applicant is required to provide a large package of documents to the selection committee:

1. Motivation letter.
2. Recommendations from teachers.
3. IELTS Exam Certificate.
4. Bachelor's or specialist's degree.

The minimum score for sections in international test IELTS must be 6.0. There are situations when at the time of submission of the package of documents the applicant does not have the results of the exam. In such cases, it is allowed to send the certificate later. If an applicant has not completed their studies at a higher educational institution of their country, then an academic transcript from the university must be submitted to the LSE.

Students in their reviews of London and Political Science note the fact that in some cases the admissions committee may require you to provide a certificate of passing the GMAT exam. Almost always, this document is mandatory for admission to the MBA.

The package of documents must be sent to the selection committee before January 15. The introductory campaign starts on September 1st. The deadline date is subject to change. Before admission, a foreign student is required to take language courses.

For almost two years, students have paid great attention to theoretical training. From the beginning of the third year of undergraduate studies, students move on to practice.

Accommodation

University students have the opportunity to stay in private apartments on campus or off campus. The school has eleven dormitories, which are located in different parts of the capital of England. In total, up to 3.5 thousand students can live in them. Also, students of the school have the opportunity to live in residences with students of the University of London.

The cost of meals is not included in the price of accommodation. On average, a year for the needs of students, not related to the payment of housing, it takes from 9 to 12 thousand pounds per person.

School Awards and Achievements

According to research by many consulting companies, the London School of Economics and Political Science occupies one of the leading places among the world's higher education institutions. educational institutions for scientific research. She is also a member of CEMS, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, G5 and other organizations with a worldwide reputation.

A study by the consulting company QS showed that the LSE is among the top 50 higher education institutions in the world. In 2013, the school was ranked second among universities in the United Kingdom. It has a research laboratory with about 300 hundreds of scientists and technical staff.

42 members of the House of Lords and 31 members studied at the London School of Economics. Also, 34 leaders of other states studied there.

Currently, Nelson Mandela, George Soros and Bill Clinton are giving lectures at the LSE, which can be attended by all students of the educational institution. The Financial Markets Research Group was founded in 1987 by Mervyn King.

The university has a number of partners around the world. The most famous ones are in New York, the University of Peking, the University of Paris, National University Singapore, as well as the Moscow Higher School of Economics.

Advantages

The teaching staff of the school is one of the strongest in the world. A large number of international students study at the LSE. The university has a developed infrastructure. The campus has everything you need for effective learning things.

One of the main advantages of the London School of Economics and Political Science is its location. It is located in the center of the capital of the United Kingdom.

Getting a school diploma is a guarantee of future successful employment. All LSE graduates find a job within a few graduations from the moment they graduate.

A university diploma for a foreign student is an excellent chance to legally stay and work in the United Kingdom.

The research activity of the school was rated 2.96 points out of three. In terms of the quality of education, the LSE received a score of 4.04 out of 5. It is also one of the universities that are very difficult to enter. According to this parameter, the school scored 537 points out of 614 possible.

Nobel laureates

A total of sixteen students and employees of the school became Nobel Prize winners. For the first time this achievement was submitted in 1925 to one of the founders of the educational institution, Bernard Shaw. He became a laureate in the field of literature.

25 years later, Bunch received the Peace Prize, and at the same time, Russell became the second recipient in the field of literature. Philip Noel-Baker was awarded the Peace Prize in 1959.

The first recipient in economics was John Hicks in 1972 for his contributions to equilibrium theory. Two years later, another prize was received by an economist. In 1977, James Mead was awarded the prize for his contribution to the development of international trade, and two years later, Arthur Lewis became the Nobel laureate for his research in the field of economic development.

Christopher Pissarides is the latest Nobel Prize winner. He received an economics award in 2010 for market research. At the time of receiving the award, Pissarides was the principal of the school.

The idea of ​​​​founding the London School of Economics (London School Of Economics - as it is commonly called shortly, and even shorter - LSE) was visited in 1894 at breakfast by several representatives of the Fabian club (named after the Roman politician Maximus Fabius), among whom was famous English writer George Bernard Shaw.

And since then (until today), the school has clearly been lucky for celebrities - both among students and among teachers. For example, at different times, classes were taught by the British Prime Minister in 1945-1951. Clement Attlee, the philosophers Karl Popper and Bertrand Russell, and the economist Friedrich von Hayek. And among the graduates and students, the "stars" were even brighter - these were American President John F. Kennedy, and businessmen David Rockefeller and George Soros, and the legend of world rock and roll Mick Jagger and many others.

In addition, the organization of public lectures by prominent celebrities is practiced here, among which were Margaret Thatcher, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Gerhard Schroeder, Dmitry Medvedev, Angelina Jolie and others.

And of course, despite the name, it was originally a higher educational institution. True, from 1900 to 2008 it was part of the University of London (as a faculty of economics), but since 2008 it has been a completely independent university.

Achievements

It is quite obvious that the London School of Economics quickly reached the heights of world prestige in education, and is still holding on to them. So right now she:

• 6th in Europe (THE, 2016);
• 3rd in the UK (Complete University Guide - several years in a row);
• 2nd in the world and 1st outside the US for MBAs
• released about 30 rulers of various states and 120 influential politicians (for the entire period of existence);
• first introduced into the practice of teaching social psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminology and international relations;
• “supplies” personnel to the IMF and the World Bank.

In addition, in those or other years, 16 Nobel laureates. And a considerable number of her pupils even before graduation are offered prestigious jobs in large international corporations and structures. Therefore, the competition here is the highest in terms of GB (even higher than in Oxbridge) - 15-20 people per seat.

Composition of students, educational system, educational infrastructure

And quite naturally, the LSE is the most international educational institution in the UK. Students from foggy Albion are clearly a minority here - 34%. And 66% are foreigners. 18% of them are from EU countries, and 48% (almost half) are from the rest of the planet. That is, training here in practice introduces the everyday habits of various peoples, which instills tolerance and respect for those who are different from you.
In accordance with the full name, all social disciplines are taught at the university. And he specializes in them, being the only educational institution similar focus in the United Kingdom. Within this framework, 26 departments and institutes work, offering education in almost two hundred (in total) programs:

• bachelor's degree (including the only bachelor's program in economic history in Britain);
• preparation for a master's degree (valuable in themselves);
• magistracy
• doctoral studies

At the same time, there are fewer bachelors here than masters, which is very unusual and suggests that this is more of a scientific organization than a classic youth alma mater.
And since all programs in one way or another relate to the field of social science, there is much in common between them - and students of the 1st and 2nd courses are also taught at least one subject that is not related to their module. This contributes both to the expansion and deepening of their horizons and level of knowledge. Strongest Directions:

• economic development,
• politics and government,
• communications and media.

Students and teachers are greatly assisted in their studies by the local Library of Economics and Political Sciences with the world's largest collection of literature on social disciplines. Its fund is about 4.7 million printed and 20,000 electronic publications, incl. the largest Russian-language collection outside of Russia scientific works on public issues. Every day it serves 6.5 thousand students + annually (thanks to the site) - 12,000 online users. The total length of all the shelves of this book depository is 50 km, and books are taken home from here 5 times more often than the average for the rest of the country.

In case of financial difficulties and / or academic success, scholarships are awarded (up to £ 26 thousand annually), as well as one-time grants (from 2 to 25 thousand pounds sterling).

student life

LSE is located in the center of the English capital, close to the City and Westminster. Therefore, the problems with finding what to do in free time, does not arise here in principle. However, on campus after graduation is not at all boring. The Student Council literally organizes various events every day. Many of them are held in the second university library, named after the most famous of the founders - Bernard Shaw. Exciting performances are also held at the Peacock Theater and the Main Lecture Hall (by the way, in its “stage” role it is even included in the London Theater Society).

But besides this, the choice of hobbies and entertainment is huge - among 40 sports clubs and 200 communities, everyone will surely find something for themselves. For example, a whole media holding operates here - the weekly newspaper "Bober" (this animal is depicted on the coat of arms of the school as a symbol of hard work and insight), the radio station "Pulse!" and the Svobodny TV channel. Sports competitions, excursions, etc. are also constantly organized. Extracurricular activity is welcomed in every possible way and has a positive effect on the academic and professional positions of students.

Accommodation

The university owns 11 dormitories in different districts of the capital, located both next to the educational buildings and within a 45-minute drive, and in total they accommodate about 3,500 people. In addition, there are 8 more residences co-owned with the University of London.

Depending on solvency, we offer:

• apartments/studios with separate shower, toilet and kitchen;
• rooms for one or three persons with separate bathrooms (they are present in most cases), but common (for several rooms) restroom, kitchen and relaxation area.

Many rooms offer stunning views and sights of London.

The school is proud of its teaching staff, which today is about 3,000 teachers, 45% of whom were attracted from different parts of the world. More than 100,000 alumni in 117 history, working in more than 190 countries around the world have created about 70 active alumni groups. The LSE School has one of the largest concentrations of applied economic, financial and social studies among the world's universities. No wonder it has 16 research centers, including the Center for the Study of Economic Performance and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. Today the school offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. postgraduate education, represented by 23 academic departments, interdisciplinary institutes and centers. It has strong partnerships with leading world universities such as Columbia University (USA), Institute for Political Studies (France), Peking University (China), National University of Singapore and the University of Cape Town.

The LSE library contains over 4.7 million volumes, 20,000 journal titles and is the largest social science library in the world.

In their free time, students can enroll in one of the 200 student clubs and organizations, or choose to play sports among the 40 available clubs.

Type of university.

State.

Location and transport.

The main campus of the university is located in the very center of London, the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as England, largest city on the British islands. South Kensington has been known for many years as a center of culture, arts, sciences and music.

London is one of the leading global cities, along with New York, the world's largest financial center. London plays a leading role in the political, economic and cultural life of Great Britain. In the city is international Airport Heathrow, one of the largest in the world, a river port on the River Thames, many world-famous attractions: Westminster Abbey, the Palace of Westminster complex with a clock tower, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, the British Museum and others.

Three main types public transport in London, these are buses, metro and taxis. There is also public water transport in London.

The university is ranked 3rd by the Guardian league table in the UK rankings for 2013, and ranks 47th among top universities world according to Times Higher Education's World university rankings in the ranking for 2011-2012.

Number of students.

9,300 students from 145 countries.

Accommodations.

The London School of Economics has several hostels for students located in different areas of London, usually not far from educational buildings. The number of seats is over 3,400.

Prices for a weekly stay range from $136 to $531. The price depends on the number of seats in the room, shared or private bathroom, room cleaning and other factors.

List of awards and achievements.

• Studies conducted by the Research Assessment Exercise in the UK have shown that the London School of Economics has a high percentage of world leading scientific research.
• It is a member of CEMS (cooperation of leading business schools and universities with multinational companies), the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Association vocational schools international relations, European Association of Universities, G5 and many other world organizations.
• The school is included in the world's best universities in the competition among applicants.
• Leading social institution in the world according to the Fulbright Commission.
• 64th place among the world's leading universities according to QS World University Rankings for 2011.
• Ranked 2nd among UK universities according to The Complete University Guide 2013.

The school is proud of its graduates and staff, because there are 16 Nobel Prize winners among them in the field of economics, peace and literature. The founder of the LSE school, George Bernard Shaw, received the first prize for his significant contribution to literature in 1925. The most recent was Christopher Pissarides, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2010. He is also a Research Fellow at the Center for the Study of Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and the Center for Economic Policy Research.

34 world leaders, 31 members of the House of Commons, 42 members of the House of Lords also studied at the London School of Economics.

Faculties.

Finance and Accounting, Anthropology, Economic History, Economics, Geography and environment, management, industrial relations, Information Systems, international history, international relations, law, mathematics, media mass media and public relations, operational research, philosophy, public policy, social psychology, sociology, statistics.

General requirements for admission.

Minimum age: 18 years old

English level:

Undergraduate: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL 107+;

Master's degree: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 100+;

Academic requirements: GPA from 3.33

Prices and requirements for admission to specialties:

You can find out prices and requirements for admission to a bachelor's degree

You can find out the prices and requirements for admission to the master's program

The school has been in existence since 1895. The school began its activities as a branch of the University of London. The founders of the London school of economics and political science were active public figures and fighters for the active development of science Graham Wallace, Sidney Webb, Bernard Shaw, and Beatrice Webb.

The modern London School of Economics and Political Science consists of nineteen research centers and over 20 departments. The school has a convenient location. It is located in the old quarter, which does not tire of flickering in the ratings of the best places to live in the British capital.

Graduates of this educational institution are considered valuable employees. Large banks, international economic organizations, famous law firms are interested in them.

Amazing teachers ─ that's what else the London school of economics and political science can rightly be proud of. They are selected according to strict criteria: the future employee must have at least 5 years of practical experience in the specialty, the basics of which he will teach. Sometimes you can see real celebrities in lecture halls. Like Bill Clinton and George Soros.

And if a student wants to replenish his knowledge base without the help of teachers, he can go to the library of the London School of Economics and Political Science. One of the most extensive collections of books on politics, economics, and philosophy in Europe is stored here.

Faculties of the educational institution

The main scientific directions that are cultivated in the school are sociology, economics, and political sciences.

The London school of economics and political science has faculties:

• Information and Communication
• Anthropological
• Scientific research
• Historical
• Philosophical
• Geographical
• Institute for Gender Studies.

Apart from social disciplines, students during their studies at the faculties at the London school of economics and political science focus on the study of economics, law, political science, and accounting.

The reason for the presence of such diverse subjects in the schedule is the orientation of the school towards multidisciplinary education.

How to enter the school?

Every year, the educational institution recruits about 4 thousand students. The competition for admission is quite high, and the requirements for applicants are serious and strict.

When applying for undergraduate programs, you must:

• Leave an application on the UCAS website (accepted from September to mid-January).
• Submit proof document high level possessions English language(IELTS ─ not lower than 7, iBT─ from 107 points).
• Get an A-level certificate in advance ( GPA─ not lower than 3.0).
• Compose a motivation letter in English (you need to reasonably and interestingly state the reason why you want to study here).
• Provide letters of recommendation from teachers from the previous educational institution.

Future undergraduates need:

• Pass the GRE or GMAT test (if the future specialty is related to physics and mathematics).
• Provide a diploma of completion of the undergraduate program.
• Bring an IELTS or TOEFL language certificate with a score of at least 7 and 107 respectively.

Notable alumni of the school

Among former students The educational institution has laureates of prestigious awards, parliamentarians, businessmen, presidents.

For example, the London School of Economics and Political Science was the beginning of the career of the famous economist and Nobel Prize winner John Hicks, the active developer of the foundations of modern international trade James Mead. The economist Paul Krugman also studied here and received a Nobel for his successful study of trade patterns and economic geography.

Tuition expenses

A bachelor's student must expect to spend £17,000 a year. The fee for a year of study in a master's program varies from 18 to 24 thousand euros.

But bachelor students who choose to study at the London school of economics and political science are very lucky. After all, the educational institution gives them the opportunity to receive a scholarship in the amount of 26 thousand euros. One of the main criteria for choosing students who are entitled to it is ─ good academic performance. School students are not prohibited from working during their free time.

Accommodation

Each freshman is given a place in student hostel. Students live in small cozy houses, which are located near the main building of the institution.

Rest and free time

At the London School of Economics and Political Science, there are many opportunities to have a great free time. You can visit the swimming pool, gym, play tennis or go to the fitness club. There are many such sites in modern sports complexes of the school. The school also has fields for playing football and rugby.

Fans of shopping and vibrant cultural events will not be bored either, because the school's convenient location in the city center allows you to attend drama and ballet performances, concerts, and exhibitions.

The world-famous London School of Economics is rightfully one of the top three universities in the UK. Getting an education in it opens up prospects for a rapid career development in various areas of social sciences - economics, finance, politics.

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the UK. LSE was founded in 1895 by Sidney and Beatrice Webb with money received by the school under a will from G. H. Hutchinson, and already in 1902 its first students were awarded diplomas.

The main focus of the school was on study of social sciences. This specialization of the educational institution has been preserved to this day and thanks to it the school occupies a leading position among global universities.

London School of Economics Ranking

Evaluation of the activities of universities in the UK was carried out according to the following parameters:

• the difficulty of entering an educational institution. In the 2014-2015 academic year, the London School of Economics scored 537 of the maximum 614 points, the minimum number of points was 225. Each point corresponds to a score developed by the University and Colleges Admissions Service system;
• satisfaction of students with the quality of education at the university. LSE received 4.04 points out of 5 possible;
• research activities The London School of Economics was rated 2.96 out of three possible points. Quality research work in higher institutions The UK is assessed based on the Research Assessment Exercise scale. Maximum score – 3.0, minimum score – 1.1;

The competition for admission to the LSE is from 15 to 20 people per place, depending on the chosen specialization, which is the largest competition in the UK.

In accordance with the worldwide evaluation of the activities of university departments conducted from 1969 to 2000, LSE received 16th place and was named the best educational institution outside the USA.

What are the benefits of studying at the London School of Economics? Why is it worth trying and making an effort to get into the LSE? Learn more from this article.

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LSE master's programs at the London School of Economics

is the main component educational process UK universities.

There are 140 Masters programs at the London School of Economics curricula and directions.

Listed below are the programs that are most valued and therefore have the highest competition at .

The best master's programs at the London School of Economics include:

• Master of Finance;
• Master of Financial Mathematics;
• Master of Economics.

These programs are the most sought after among students.

According to the Financial Times rankings, the Master of Management programs, as well as the Strategic Program, were ranked fourth in the world, and, known by the international name TRIUM, ranked second in the global ranking according to the same agency.

A study by the Business Insider website named the London School of Economics' MBA program the best in the world outside the US.

Library of the London School of Economics

LSE Library - British Library of Political and Economic Sciences is a special pride of the school. It contains up to 5 million publications, about 20,000 electronic journals, a huge number of catalogs, thematic collections, an unimaginable number of scientific articles. It is known throughout the world as one of the largest libraries on the planet.

An interesting fact: if the shelves containing books and magazines of the library available to readers are placed in one row, then their total length will be about 50 km.

What is the uniqueness of the library

• The library also has its own website and provides students with access to a huge number electronic publications;
• She is the world's largest social science library;
• The number of books borrowed by students in this library is 5 times more than the national average;
• It has the largest Russian section among foreign social science libraries.

How to apply to LSE

About six thousand students study at 18 faculties of the London School of Economics, according to statistics, about 18% of them are foreigners.

Admission to the bachelor's program is carried out by submitting an application to the Universities' and Colleges' Admission Service - UCAS - a special admission committee of universities and colleges in the UK, provided that the applicant has a certificate of secondary education corresponding to the British A-level certificate.

Accepting applications for the future academic year falls between September 1st and December 15th.

Russian applicants must present the results of the English language proficiency exam upon admission. On the territory of the Russian Federation, this exam is taken in the British Council, the exam equivalents are the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, IELTS or TOEFL.

Tuition fees at the London School of Economics

At the London School of Economics, the cost of education for citizens of the United Kingdom is 750 pounds sterling for 1 academic year, foreign students pay ten times as much 7800 pounds sterling, approximately the same amount a foreign student will have to spend on accommodation, meals and related expenses.

But it should be noted that students of the school have the opportunity to work during their studies either directly at the LSE or outside the school, which allows them to compensate for the costs of studying. A large number of vacancies for students are offered by the Job Shop.

For citizens of Russia and developing countries the London School of Economics provides a variety of scholarships, possibly also one-time selection financial assistance , the size of which ranges from 250 to 2000 pounds.

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Benefits of studying at the London School of Economics

The London School of Economics is part of the state University of London. Studying here is very prestigious and, as a rule, students before final exams receive invitations to work in well-known companies.

• Among the graduates and teachers of the school there are 7 Nobel laureates;
• Over the 100 years of its existence, the school has produced 30 heads of state from various countries of the world;
• On one campus of this school it is quite possible to meet the future prime minister and the speaker of parliament;

  International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank select their employees from among the best students LSE.

• Graduates of this university are always competitive in the labor market due to excellent education and the excellent image of the school;
• The world's most famous economists and public figures often give public lectures to students here.

Getting an education at this university is prestigious and opens the door for a graduate to a great career in finance, politics or scientific research.