The School is up to 23rd in the world, having previously been placed at 34th in the 2014 international ranking, and rises to fifth from seventh within the UK. The rankings benchmark across key areas of higher education, with LSE scoring particularly highly for its international outlook and citation impact. This is also the fifth consecutive rise for LSE in the THE rankings.

Commenting on the School’s performance, Professor Craig Calhoun, Director of LSE, said:

“This is excellent news for LSE and reflects the School’s position as a global leader in social science. LSE was founded 120 years ago to address the major issues of the day with a focus on innovation and practical relevance, both in our research and our teaching. I am proud to say that this mission is every bit as relevant in 2015 and I would like to thank the School’s staff and our students for contributing to this outstanding result.”

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings was established in 2003 and is one of the world’s most widely referenced university rankings.

To see the full rankings visit: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-16

01 October 2015

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