London School of Economics

The London School of Economics and Political Science (informally the London School of Economics or LSE) is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom and a constituent college of the federal University of London. Founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb and George Bernard Shaw, LSE joined the University of London in 1900 and degrees were first issued to its student... More

Educational institution:

Date founded:

  • 1895

Also known as:

  • London School of Economics and Political Science,
  • LSE,
  • London School of Economics, main campus

Education

Parent Institution:

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 44
  • (0)20 7405 7686

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 8,810
  • 2005

Mascot:

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 3,860
  • 2005

Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 4,950
  • 2005

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 3,375
  • 2011

International tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 14,592
  • 2011
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Organization

Address

London School of Economics Headquarters

Houghton Street
London England

Board members:

Person From To
  • 2003
  • Mar 2011
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Leadership:

Person Role Title From
  • Chancellor
  • 1981

Endowment:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 57,400,000
  • 2008
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London

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back...

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Ranked item

Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings of 2010

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Location

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KWType:

  • Artefact

Assessment:

  • A pioneer of the social sciences, the London School of Economics and Political Science is one of the most famous academic institutions in the world.

Category:

  • social sciences

Disciplines:

  • economics
  • politics
  • education

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