Guide

London School of Economics and Political Science

GB United Kingdom · London

A world-class specialist university for economics, finance, politics and social sciences.

Tuition
£28 900 – £39 900 / year
Founded
1895
Students
12,000
QS 2027
#62
IELTS from
7
Bachelor language
English

Schools and programmes

  • Economics
  • Finance / Accounting & Finance
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — UCAS: medicine / dentistry / veterinary medicine. Only for these fields
  • — UCAS: equal consideration (all other programs). 18:00 London time
  • — Respond to offers. If all decisions are received by 12 May
  • — Applications after this date — Clearing only

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • UCAS application (up to 5 programs)
  • Personal statement (new format — 3 questions)
  • Recommendation (reference) from your school
  • Predicted grades / Foundation / A-levels / IB
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Entrance tests, if required — TMUA, ESAT, LNAT, UCAT, TSA and others
  • CAS from the university → Student visa + IHS
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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