The London School of Economics and Political Science Accommodation

The History of the London School of Economics (LSE)

London School of Economics and Political Sciences was founded in 1895 with the motto of "Rerum cognoscere causas'" which means "To know the causes of everything" in English. LSE's main courses are related to Economics. Yet, it has a variety of courses such as philosophy, history, statistics, and media, with 25 academic institutions and 20 research centres. The school's distinctive goal is to investigate and dig into the UK and foreign countries' economic and political relations. The university provides students with scientific training and investigative techniques and research, welcoming students from all over the world.  

London School of Economics - Famous Alumni 

The university has distinguished alumni who have had stunning careers in various fields such as Juan Manuel Santos, the former president of Colombia; Cherie Blair, a British writer, lecturer, and lawyer, and George Andreas Papandreou, the former prime minister of Greece. Other Famous Alumni include David Rockefeller, Chase Manhattan Corporation's Chief Executive, and Tsai Ing-wen, The President of the Republic of China since 2016. 

Why Study at the London School of Economics?

According to the university's report, 71% of the graduates get full-time jobs, while the part-timers are 3% and the unemployed are only 2%. Therefore you can easily book a student accommodation near London School of Economics, and enjoy your time preparing for your future job while living in London.  

Departments and Divisions - London School of Economics

The school has many departments like the Department of Economics, one of the leading economics departments in the world; the Department of Accounting, a department acknowledged for its stunning research and teaching; the Department of Economic History, where you study social sciences, political and social developments; and the Department of Finance, the UK leading department for business and management studies in 2014. Moreover, the school has the infamous Department of Geography and Environment; a department ranked the 2nd for Geography according to the QS World University rankings. Other departments include the Department of Government, the Department of International History, the Department of International Relations, the Department of Law, Department of Sociology and the Department of Statistics. 

LSE also has institutions for graduate studies only. The most popular are the European Institute, where you can study European society and culture, international relations; and the Department of Gender Studies, where you study gender history and discrimination oppression in some countries. 

Facilities and Resources - London School of Economics 

1. Library 

LSE has a large library with over 4,000,000 volumes and around 30,000 e-books. Additionally, the LSE's library has an extensive international research collection. 

2. Language Centre

LSE language centre offers modern language courses presented by experienced lecturers from all over the world. The centre also has classes for proofreading, translation and document authentication.

3. Sports Clubs and Societies

The student union at LSE offers a wide range of sports activities and multiple sports clubs students can join. You can join a badminton club, a basketball club, football club or even a boxing club. 

London School of Economics Student Accommodation

LSE offers a wide range of rooms and apartments for students to over 4,000 students. The student accommodation has all you need to enrich your university experience with lots of room options and communal areas to socialise with other students. There is also a management team on-site to help you whenever you need. Indeed, it's an excellent accommodation with various price options. 

Off-Campus Student Accommodation near London School of Economics 

once the on-campus halls are full, you need to search for other options. Find the best student accommodation near London School of Economics with Casita. Casita has many room options with affordable prices starting from £210. You get access to a broad range of facilities such as on-site gym, laundry and bike storage. Most rooms are fully-furnished apartments, and some properties even have a roof terrace for parties. Additionally, maintenance and management teams are available at almost all the buildings. 

Nearby Universities to LSE: 

Located at the heart of the capital London with its rich culture and characteristics, LSE is only 13 minutes ride away from The University of London, 10 minutes from the University College London and City University of London, and 13 minutes ride to the University of Westminster. Other universities in London include King's College London, London Metropolitan University and University of the Arts London.

Fun Facts About London School of Economics

1. LSE has 18 Nobel prizewinners, including university staff and students. 

2. LSE has admitted students from over 145 countries until now.