LSE

LSE is one of the world’s leading social science schools and can be found straddling London’s Fleet Street and the Strand, full to bursting with workaholic students – nearly three-quarters of whom are internationals...more detail It’s known globally for its expertise in its fields and has a glittering research reputation. The site is fairly compact which makes getting between classes and lectures a breeze. The main library’s enormous – the largest social sciences library in the world...more on academic Entertainment-wise LSE has squillions of clubs and societies to choose from, and of course London is right on the doorstep – Leicester Square and Covent Garden are particularly close...more on entertainment As you would expect from an institution that churns out future PMs and presidents, the efficient SU takes itself extremely seriously and is keen to get political at the drop of a ballot paper...more on the SU About half of the immensely diverse student body live in halls, with all first years guaranteed accommodation...more on housing Close to £5m of financial assistance is awarded by the College every year...more on the welfare

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