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London School of Economics and Political Science Partnership

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Program Overview

AN INTERNATIONAL HOTSPOT FOR REAL-WORLD DISCUSSION AND RESEARCH

Tackle real-world issues and debate with peers who bring perspectives from 160+ countries in this challenging program.

In the heart of central London, LSE is the UK鈥檚 first university to earn carbon neutral certification and Britain鈥檚 only university to specialize in social sciences. An impressive 37 world leaders have taught or studied here. As an LSE student, you have access to university facilities, plus links to London business, government, law, and media.

The LSE campus is at the heart of the city, near the West End, Royal Courts, and King’s College London. It’s also close to vibrant, bustling Soho, where you can enjoy world-class restaurants, lively nightlife and excellent shopping.

Your program also includes IFSA excursions and activities (no extra fees!) for insights tourists often miss. Possibilities include a West End theater performance, a chance to try your hand in the Big London Bake experience, and exploring below ground with a former coal miner in Wales.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Academic Year: Mar 15 (extended)

Minimum 伊人直播

3.30

Credit load

32

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory, Single Room Option

Instruction language

English

Language prerequisites

None

Visa required?

Yes. Learn more.

Academics

To view available courses at LSE, visit the听.

When choosing your department of study and courses, please consider the following:

  • Students who are admitted into the economics department are required to take at least two courses in that department. All other departments at LSE require students to take at least one course in their home department.
  • Qualitative departments at LSE require students to have at least a 3.3 伊人直播.
  • Quantitative departments at LSE require students to have at least a 3.5 伊人直播.
  • Students applying to the economics department should already have completed three to four economics courses, including microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students should have also completed two to three math and/or statistic courses.

At LSE, a full course load consists of year-long courses that are 4 full units total, equaling 32 U.S. semester credit hours per year.

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Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

伊人直播 REQUIREMENTS

  • Qualitative departments at LSE require students to have at least a 3.3 伊人直播.
  • Quantitative departments at LSE require students to have at least a 3.5 伊人直播.

CLASSES
In selecting your classes, you should be aware of any prerequisites in order to be eligible to enroll. In addition, because of the tightly constrained nature of degree regulations at LSE, many 300-level classes have 鈥渦nspoken鈥 or 鈥渁ssumed鈥 prerequisites where the material covered in 200-level classes is simply taken as a 鈥済iven鈥 starting point for the 300-level class. This means that general course students predominantly take 200-level classes, and it is not recommended students take more than one or two 300-level classes.

  • 100-level courses听are introductory classes suitable for students with no previous undergraduate study in the subject. These are typically taken by LSE students in their first year of study.
  • 200-level courses听are intermediate classes broadly equivalent to junior year classes in the U.S. These are typically taken by LSE students in their second and final years.
  • 300-level courses听are advanced classes equivalent to senior year or master鈥檚 courses in the U.S. These are typically taken by LSE students in their final year. Please note that LSE will not admit visiting students into 300-level classes without extensive background in the subject.

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

  • Students who are admitted into the Economics Department are required to take at least two classes in that department. All other departments at LSE require students to take at least one class in their home department.
  • Students applying to the economics department should already have completed three to four economics classes, including microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students should have also completed two to three math and/or statistic classes.

New country, new way of learning!

Here鈥檚 what to expect at London School of Economics and Political Science:

  • More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
  • More advanced instruction and work than you鈥檇 find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
  • Less personal access to professors. Instead, it鈥檚 common to connect with more junior faculty members.
  • At LSE, grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments. General Course students receive two grades on their LSE transcript: a Class Grade and an Exam Grade. IFSA averages the two grades to produce your IFSA transcript.
  • Choose classes from one department to avoid scheduling conflicts. Local students usually specialize in one department for classes, which means different departments don’t schedule classes with other departments in mind.
  • Full access to the university鈥檚 robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least two (2) full-time years of study at their home institution before the beginning of the term.
  • Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letters
Your application to this program will require one (1) academic letter of recommendation.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our听Transcripts听page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There鈥檚 no extra fee to participate in these optional outings鈥攅verything is included in your program fee.

Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many of program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.

Activities

  • The Big London Bake Experience: Step into the famous white tent and don your apron for this immersive baking experience. Perfect for fans of The Great British Bake Off, you鈥檒l work in pairs and bake a dessert against the clock that will be judged by the head baker. You鈥檒l even be able to take home your creation at the end!
  • West End Theatre Performance: No time in the UK would be complete without a trip to the West End, London鈥檚 famous theatre district. Shows are chosen that provide context or different perspectives on London/the UK/Europe. Recent examples include Operation Mincemeat and Cabaret.
  • Sustainability Garden: Visit a community garden started to rewild urban space and respond to the challenges of urban sustainable food production in line with the United Nation鈥檚 Sustainable Development Goals. By speaking to gardeners, learn more about the impact of sustainable practices on the biodiversity of urban areas and how they鈥檙e trying to widen participation in their local community. Make sure to dress appropriately because we鈥檒l be getting our hands dirty!

Excursions

  • Stonehenge and Bath Visit: Stonehenge has stood on Salisbury Plain for around 5,000 years and it鈥檚 still unknown how the prehistoric monument came to rest there! Make up your own mind during this visit and discover the fascinating theories behind these rocks. You鈥檒l learn about Stonehenge from the fascinating exhibits and be able to enjoy a virtual sunrise as it rises over the prehistoric stones! Afterward, travel to the Roman city of Bath for a walking tour of this World Heritage city once home to Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Gainsborough, Lord Nelson, and Beau Nash. Then prepare to travel back 2,000 years to the Roman era with a visit to the Roman Baths.
  • Piers and Queers Brighton Trip: Since the 18th century, Brighton has become a cosmopolitan place of recreation, escape, and freedom. A destination for people who didn鈥檛 conform. With an LGBTQ+ population now estimated at 15%, Brighton celebrated England鈥檚 first civil partnerships, and hosts the UK鈥檚 largest Pride event as well as Europe鈥檚 first Trans Pride, rightly earning its title as the LGBTQ+ Capital of Britain. Piers and Queers is a tour of Brighton from LGBTQ+ perspective. This colorful 90-minute walk along the beach and historic city center takes in more than 200 years of history including Regency Dandies, 1950s lesbian and gay life, and political activism. Afterward, there鈥檚 time for a walk on the pier and fish and chips, just watch out for seagulls!
  • Big Welsh Weekend: Delve into the rich history of Wales and explore its unique culture and its complex relationship with the rest of the UK on a weekend that takes in the famous Tintern Abbey, the historic Raglan Castle, the Blaenavon coal mines, and St Fagan鈥檚, a museum that has preserved buildings and cultural practices from Welsh history. Spend the night in Cardiff, the Welsh capital, and discover the Cardiff Bay area, home of the Welsh Parliament.
  • Yorkshire Adventure: Explore the vibrant and historic county of Yorkshire on a weekend trip where you鈥檒l discover how this English region has contributed to the UK鈥檚 cultural landscape. Highlights may include the Bronte Parsonage in Haworth, the Piece Hall in Halifax, the Victorian model village of Saltaire, or the imposing Harewood House in Leeds.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Apartment/Flat, Residence Hall/Dormitory, Single Room Option

Meals

Self-Catering

Details

Students live in flats (apartments) provided by IFSA or in housing provided by LSE. Several options include supplemental housing fees. While we do our best to accommodate preferences, tight housing often makes it difficult to match students with their top choices.

LSE residence halls: Students can choose between a number of LSE鈥檚 residences. These might include Bankside, High Holborn, Roseberry Hall or Sidney Webb House. Some residences rooms are arranged in flats with shared kitchens and/or bathrooms. Other residences rooms are arranged in corridors. Students provide bedding and towels. Take a look at what each residence hall provides using this .

  • Meals: Some residence halls offer some breakfasts and/or evening meals included, others are self-catered.
  • 颁辞尘尘耻迟别:听The closest hall is a 10-minute walk from campus. The farthest hall is 30 minutes away via public transportation.

Urbanest Westminster Bridge:听LSE has also partnered with an external housing provider to offer Westminster Bridge. This option includes either single bedrooms, with private or shared bathrooms, or shared (double) bedrooms and shared bathrooms. Students provide bedding and towels.

  • 惭别补濒蝉:听No meal plan.听Students prepare or purchase meals. Each flat has a shared kitchen, generally with refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven, and kettle. Some require students to purchase kitchenware.
  • 颁辞尘尘耻迟别:听Some buildings are within easy walking distance; others require subway transit. All locations have public transportation nearby.

Student flats provided by IFSA:听Students live in furnished flats (apartments) selected by IFSA, with IFSA students as flatmates.

  • Living space:Flats are either shared bedrooms with shared bathrooms, or single rooms with private bathrooms.
    • Bedrooms typically include bed, desk, chair, and wardrobe.
    • Comfortable space to cook, eat, socialize, and study either in your flat or in convenient common areas.
    • Linens, except towels, are typically provided.
  • 惭别补濒蝉:听听There is no meal plan. Students cook or purchase their own meals. Some flats have private kitchens, others include shared kitchens. Most are fully equipped; if not, kitchenware is easy to purchase nearby. Flatmates say cooking and eating together is a fun, social part of their day.
  • 颁辞尘尘耻迟别:听Varies by location. Expect a 40- to 50-minute trip via local train services, the Tube (the London subway), or bus.

Sample housing

Explore听IFSA鈥檚 studio apartments in Canning Town, one housing option, to see what your London home might be like:

  • Location: Canning Town, an area in east London undergoing substantial regeneration. The residence is a brand new development, with supermarkets, coffee shops, and other amenities right on your doorstep. The residence is a 5-minute walk from Canning Town station, on the Jubilee Line and the Docklands Light Railway.
  • Commute: 40 minutes by Tube to the LSE campus.
  • Single rooms: Rooms include one double bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and private ensuite bathroom. Bed linens provided. All rooms include private kitchen with oven, stove, and refrigerator. Kitchenware provided. All rooms operate an integrated heating and cooling system.
  • Meals: No meal plan. Students purchase meals or prepare food in shared kitchens.
  • Common spaces: The residence includes a games room, podcasting studio, study spaces, gym, roof terraces, and bike storage.
  • Other details: Unlimited Wi-Fi, staff and security on site 24/7. Laundry facilities on-site.
  • Nearby: Nestled between Stratford, home of the Olympic Park and the Westfield Shopping Centre, and the bustling Greenwich area, home to Greenwich Market, renowned museums, and Greenwich Park (where the Eastern and Western Hemispheres meet). Watch for celebrities: Greenwich frequently stands in as London and occasionally Paris in film and television productions! The Jubilee Line gives ready access to Central London.

Dates and Fees

Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
Academic Year 2026-2027
Sep 16, 2026
Jun 12, 2027
$60,575
Mar. 15, 2026 (extended)
Academic Year 2027-2028
Mid Sept 2027
Mid Jun 2028
$60,575 (estimated)
Feb 15, 2027

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Ivonne Chavez

Enrollment Counselor