LSE's ambition is to be the leading social science university with the greatest global impact. Today the School is regularly ranked as a top university for research quality and impact. LSE was named top in the UK and awarded University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

LSE is a global community of people and ideas in the heart of central London. It is committed to building a vibrant, equitable and truly inclusive environment for staff and students from all over the world. LSE academics conduct social science research that makes a lasting impact on society. This means students are taught by academics that regularly advise international bodies and governments, and who are also vocal in the media on current news. 

A rigorous social science education is designed to stretch students intellectually through specialist undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, executive education, online learning and summer schools.