London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London, United Kingdom · Checked September 26, 2026

LSE is a specialist social sciences university in central London, covering economics, finance, law, politics, sociology and related fields. Graduate students make up a large share of its student body.

Undergraduate tuition (international)GBP 30,400-41,900 per year for Overseas students (2027/28 new entrants, varies by programme)
Master's tuition (international)GBP 32,000-53,600 per year for most full-time taught master's (Overseas, 2027/28; some programmes differ)
IntakesSeptember
English requirementUndergraduate: IELTS 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each component (one sitting); PTE 70 overall with 70 in all components (in person only); TOEFL iBT 100 overall (W27, R25, L24, S24); new scale 5.5 overall, 5 in each skill. Graduate: IELTS Standard: 7.0 overall, 6.5 each component; PTE Standard: 70 overall, 62 each component (in-person only); TOEFL iBT Standard: 100 (R23, L22, W24, S22); new scale 5.5 (R5, L5, W5, S4.5)

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Undergraduate (UCAS), 2027 entry13 January 2027, 18:00 GMT (full and equal consideration)
GraduateRolling admissions; application cycle October 2026 to September 2027, many programmes fill early

Entry requirements for Pakistani students

LSE states that the HSSC is not acceptable as an entry qualification (A-levels, IB or other accepted qualifications are needed). For taught master's it normally requires a post-2016 four-year bachelor's from an HEC-recognised institution with an overall mark of 70%.

Official page for students from Pakistan

Scholarships

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.