London School of Economics facts for kids

The logo of the London School of Economics

32 Lincoln's Inn Fields is one of LSE's buildings

The London School of Economics and Political Science, often called LSE, is a well-known college that is part of the University of London. It is located in Westminster, a famous area in London. LSE first opened its doors in 1895 and became part of the University of London in 1900.

Today, LSE is one of the top universities in the world for studying subjects like Law, Economics, and Political Science. It is especially famous for its social science programs. In 2013, it was ranked as one of the best universities globally for social sciences.

Discovering LSE: What Makes It Special?

LSE is a member of the Russell Group, which is a group of leading research universities in the United Kingdom. This means LSE is known for its excellent research and teaching.

Student Life at LSE

Many students want to study at LSE. In 2011, over 17,000 people applied for just over 1,200 undergraduate spots. This shows how popular and competitive it is to get in! More than half of the students at LSE are postgraduates. These are students who are studying for a master's degree or a PhD after finishing their first university degree.

Global Connections and Achievements

LSE is a very international university. It has the highest percentage of students from other countries in the world. Also, nearly half of its staff come from different countries. This makes LSE a truly global place to learn and work.

Many famous people have studied or worked at LSE. Sixteen people connected to LSE have won a Nobel Prize. This award is given to people who have made amazing discoveries or contributions to the world.

Famous People Who Studied at LSE

Many notable individuals have attended the London School of Economics. Here are some of them:

• Bertrand Russell
• Ed Miliband
• John F. Kennedy
• John Richard Hicks
• Friedrich Hayek
• George Bernard Shaw
• Mick Jagger

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  Beatrice Webb and Sidney Webb

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  Friedrich Hayek, who taught at LSE during the 1930s and 1940s

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  Stonework featuring the initials of LSE

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  Nemat Shafik is the director of LSE

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  Old Building

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  Centre Building, opened in 2019

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  32 Lincoln's Inn Fields houses the Department of Economics and the International Growth Centre

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  The New Academic Building houses the LSE Law School

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  The 16th-century Old Curiosity Shop is now owned (freehold) and managed by the LSE

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  LSE Campus as viewed from the terrace of the New Academic Building in January 2018, showing the Centre Building's redevelopment and the demolition of 44 Lincoln's Inn Fields

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  Sir John Ashworth

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  Craig Calhoun

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  St Clement's Building

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  Houghton Street is the centre of the LSE campus

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  The interior of the main LSE library, designed by Norman Foster

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  Nelson Mandela arriving at LSE in 2000 to deliver a public lecture

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  LSE students revising in Lincoln's Inn Fields

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  The logo of LSE Students' Union

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  Northumberland House

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  Grosvenor House Studios

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  Clement Attlee, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1945–1951)

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  Jomo Kenyatta, President of Kenya (1964–1978)

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  Mwai Kibaki, 3rd President of Kenya (2002–2013)

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  Romano Prodi, Prime Minister of Italy (1996–1998; 2006–2008) and President of the European Commission (1999–2004)

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  B. R. Ambedkar, Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946–1950) and Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India (1947–1950)

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  Pierre Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada (1968–1979; 1980–1984)

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  Lee Kuan Yew, Prime Minister of Singapore (1959–1990)

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  Queen Margrethe II of Denmark (1972–present)

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  Kim Campbell, Prime Minister of Canada (1993)

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  Heinrich Brüning, Chancellor of Germany (1930–1932)

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  Karl Popper, reader in logic and scientific method at the LSE

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  George Soros, billionaire investor, philanthropist and political activist

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  Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan (2016–present)

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  Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of the low-cost carrier, AirAsia

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  Carlo Cottarelli, Director of the Financial Bureau of the International Monetary Fund (2008–2013)

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  Kamisese Mara, founding father and Prime Minister of Fiji (1970–1987; 1987–1992)

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  Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal (1995–1997; 2001–2002; 2004–2005; 2017–2018; 2021–present)

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  Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (2019–present)

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  Anthony Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1988–2018), spent a year at the LSE.

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  Leonid Hurwicz – Nobel laureate in Economics – studied at LSE with Nicholas Kaldor and Hayek

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  Ronald Coase – awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1991

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  Christopher A. Pissarides – awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2010 – currently Regius Professor of Economics at LSE

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  Amartya Sen, Indian economist, former professor and Nobel laureate

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  Juan Manuel Santos, former president of Colombia and recipient of the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize

See also

In Spanish: Escuela de Economía de Londres para niños