About LSE

Welcome to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a world-leading university, specialising in social sciences, named University of the Year by the Good University Guide 2025. Based in the heart of London, we are a global community of people and ideas that transform the world.
Introducing LSE
Pioneering people from 1895 to today
Introducing LSE
LSE was founded by social reformers in 1895 for "the betterment of society" and has been shaping the world ever since

LSE world leaders
Over 40 past or present world leaders have taught or studied at LSE. Browse this list to find out more about LSE world leaders and which countries they were from

Our strategic priorities
Education and Student Experience
Browse education news, hear from our students and explore all that LSE offers

LSE Research
Find out more about what LSE researchers are working on and how they are shaping the world

LSE 2030
Our strategy to shape the world
