Founded in 1836, the University of London is a world leader in higher education, and is one of the largest and most diverse universities in the UK. The University of London was the first university to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion, the first to admit women to degree programmes and, in 1858, the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are, providing access to higher education across the globe. The University now has over 120,000 students in London and a further 50,000 students across 190 countries studying for a University of London degree.
The University of London is a federal University, consisting of 17 independent member institutions, of which the London School of Economics and Political Science is one. Studying with the University of London and LSE allows you to access a wide range of facilities, services, communities and learning opportunities.
Ranked as a top university globally for research quality and impact, the University’s world-class faculty are leading experts in the fields of the social sciences, economics and international relations, with their influence extending to governments, non-governmental organisations and businesses in tackling global issues.