At LSE, study abroad students join an international community and culturally diverse population of 11,000 students, around 70% of whom participate from outside the UK from over 140 countries. Studying abroad at LSE offers a gateway to global citizenship. With a campus on the doorstep of the City of London, Westminster, and Covent Garden, you’ll have access to a social and academic scene like no other. London is both the student’s social science laboratory and an exciting, vibrant, and colorful city. It’s also an academic city with more than 400,000 university students. Whatever one’s interests or appetites are, they will find something to suit their research plans, palate, and pocketbook while studying abroad at LSE, in this truly international capital.
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About the University
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) consistently nears the top of UK and global rankings. And it’s no wonder, as since 1895, the LSE has pioneered social science research, challenged existing ways of thinking, and sought to understand the causes of things in order to transform them. Join this rich tradition while studying abroad at LSE, and also become part of the university’s culturally diverse population of over 11,000 students, around 70% of whom join from outside the UK, representing over 140 countries.
Whether you come to London for an LSE summer school or semester abroad program, you can simply step beyond the city-center campus to discover one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities—not to mention follow in the footsteps of the 18 Nobel Prize winners and many world leaders among LSE’s faculty and alumni.
Learn more at LSE's official website.
SAF's Student Promise
“I choose to study abroad because I want to experience different cultures and have some great memories. I feel safe and supported in London... I really like my house because it’s near Chase Park and many supermarkets. My studies in London have made me feel ready for the future!”Xiuhong Guo, Past SAF Student
Preparing to Study Abroad at LSE
If you live outside the UK, you may need a visa to study abroad at LSE.
Pearl from LSE gives her top tips to those who need to apply for a visa. Pearl’s advice?
1. Plan ahead
2. Check your documents
3. Check your passport
4. Submit your application earlier than you think
Of course, SAF staff are experts in studying abroad, so speak with your Student Counselor for personalized advice.
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