LSE Philosophy has been ranked 3rd in the world in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the highest ranking of any UK-based philosophy department.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject ranks the world’s top universities in individual subject areas, covering 51 subjects. Published annually since 2011, the rankings by subject are based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact, using data from over 1000 institutions.

We’re very pleased to announce that LSE Philosophy has been placed 3rd in the world in the 2023 philosophy rankings, climbing from 4th in the world in the 2022 rankings, and the highest ranking of any UK-based philosophy department.