LSE is a great university in its areas of expertise. Its location is amazing, as well as its international and diverse student body, and its field-leading professors.

During my time as an international student at LSE, I have felt welcome at all times and have been able to find incredible professional, academic, and personal opportunities

Bearing the title of being one of the top economics universities in the world inevitably signifies that academics at this the LSE particularly economics is bound to be challenging. Some of this burden is alleviated by the attentive tutors and top quality resources as well as plethora of co-curricular opportunities to overcome the stress. That said being a non-campus university in the heart of London meets the obvious challenge of having students scattered all over London and a lacking sense of belonging or identity in the university. Forging a stronger sense of belonging and support for the students by holding more in campus activities and programs would help with this cause and alleviate the student satisfaction ranking.

Studying Economics at LSE opens you to gain further understanding of the wider implications of economics in the world today whilst also using quantitative and qualitative theories to enrich this. The course also allows you to learn outside modules such as accounting, finance, geography, etc, in which you have the opportunity to widen your knowledge about other modules that aren’t necessarily based on your degree. Simultaneously, the degree consists of group projects such as the first-year challenge which enables us as students to not only learn the theoretical concepts but think like economists and apply our knowledge.

Besides academics, the degree has excellent academic support through student mentors, LSE life, and peer support schemes. On the social side, there’s always something to get involved in whether that’s social involvement or volunteering! LSE also provides a great career hub service, providing 1-1 help with spring week applications.

Overall, the degree is inevitably challenging but the nature of the content is intriguing!

Despite low student satisfaction ratios, I think the LSE dealt with the covid situation effectively. It provided me with a lot of professional opportunities which helped me secure a very competitive job in one of the best banks in the industry. The counselling and advice offered through various societies were remarkable and student facilities were great. The centre building along with the LSE library were my favourite spots to both hang out and study on campus.

My degree was very challenging but there was always academic help available. The only thing LSE should work on is their mental health counselling service. It is very hard to get appointments unless one mentions that they’re feeling suicidal. There is often a huge wait on getting appointments and I think it is best if LSE does something about it.

Good academics, teaching standards and career prospects in general. Lack of focus on student well being with a lot under high levels of stress. Also a lot more funding could be given to societies to help run events.

Was between this program and an MBA in the US! I feel lucky to have selected LSE! Exceeded my expectations!! Over enjoyed my 1-year program and definitely recommend it to anyone interested! It is surely one of the top Universities in the World!!

LSE is just amazing in any way. I was not able to imagine how this academic experience would impact mu life until I’m here actually. Really appreciating the opportunities provided to grew up both personally and academically.

Teaching can be improved but overall the course is quite interesting, even though the course material can be structured better. The newer facilities are quite good but more social events could be held for the department.

The courses provided at LSE are great, being rigorous and having great content. The professors are all specialists in their field. However, the actual classes and the teaching could be improved, as well as the facilities and activities- there is a lack of a sense of community sometimes.

It is a great university, with amazing professors and highly intellectual students. The only concern is the number of spaces in the library which are significantly low especially during exams session.