Rankings
How every major ranking places London School of Economics and Political Science. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 47 | $40,940 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 34 | $40,940 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 32 | $40,940 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 18 | $40,940 | See → |
| Business & management | 14 | $47,270 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $53,734 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 8 | $36,900 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $40,940 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $40,940 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 3 | $46,731 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $36,900 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $46,462 | See → |
Costs and entry
144 courses mention scholarships. 58 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at London School of Economics and Political Science
The job market for London School of Economics and Political Science's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at London School of Economics and Political Science cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $40,940 a year; half of London School of Economics and Political Science's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $32,860 and $43,768. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $53,734, public health & allied health $36,900.
How is London School of Economics and Political Science ranked?
London School of Economics and Political Science is ranked #56 by QS (2026), #52 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #3 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #4 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Geography (#2) and Philosophy (#2).
How many postgraduate courses does London School of Economics and Political Science offer?
182 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are social sciences (47), law, politics & governance (34) and economics, finance & accounting (32).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from London School of Economics and Political Science's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.