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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.

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University of the Year 2025 and ranked top in the UK by Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
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Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 Two LSE alumni receive the award
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Facts and figures Explore LSE at a glance

  Pioneering people

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Meet the LSE President and Vice Chancellor Professor Larry Kramer

  More about LSE

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Showcasing social science in action Research and education to shape the world
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LSE newsletters Sign up for the latest research and events news
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LSE and London Our home city
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Sustainability at LSE Campus activity and world-leading research
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Study at LSE Lifelong social science education opportunities

  Our strategic priorities

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LSE 2030 Find out about our strategy and guiding principles
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Education Developing skills and experience for real-world impact
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Research Find out how our researchers are shaping the world