A year at LSE is more than just a year of study at one of the world’s most renowned universities. It’s a year to discover London; a year to discover new opportunities, new friends and new horizons. But more importantly, it’s a year to discover yourself. Quite simply, it’s a year that will change your life. As a student at LSE, you’ll join an international community in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. What’s more, an exciting myriad of cultural events and attractions await discovery right on your doorstep.

This brochure provides information for undergraduate students at universities outside the United Kingdom who wish to join LSE’s study abroad programme – the General Course – usually as  part of their work toward a degree at their home institution. It complements our website, lse.ac.uk/ generalCourse, which provides further detailed information and answers many of the most frequently asked questions. LSE offers no single semester study options.  You spend a full academic year at the School, helping you integrate into the LSE community  and make lasting friendships. We welcome applications from suitably qualified students at any overseas institution in any country. You need to have completed at least two  years of university level study prior to joining LSE (unless studying on the University of London Programme with academic direction by LSE). If you wish to study qualitative courses (eg, government, management, law) you should have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3/4 or above. If you wish to study quantitative subjects (eg, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics) you should have a GPA of 3.5/4 or above in related subjects. Check the department for additional prerequisites. You choose courses from a list of over 300 but need only take one from the department to which you are assigned (two if in Economics). Your host department need not reflect your major interest*.