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LSE named top university in the UK

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 ranks LSE as the number one university in the UK
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University of the Year for Student Success

The Daily Mail University Guide ranking reflects LSE students' strong outcomes in jobs, salaries, and degree completion, and the School's record on social inclusion
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LSE continues to advance in 2025 National Student Survey

This independent survey gathers final year undergraduate students' opinions on the quality of their course and their experience during their studies
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