London School of Economics and Political Science
circle Entry requirements
Admission to LSE is extremely competitive for international applicants:
- Undergraduate Admissions: High secondary school qualifications including UK A-Levels (typically ranging from A*AA to AAA), International Baccalaureate (IB) scores of 37 to 38 points overall (with 766 or 666 at Higher Level), or international equivalents like Indian Standard XII (90% to 95% overall).
- Postgraduate Admissions: An upper second-class (2:1) or first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) from a recognized university. Competitive MSc programmes in Economics, Finance, and Management frequently require strong quantitative backgrounds and competitive GMAT/GRE scores.
- Standard Application Materials: UCAS application (undergraduate) or LSE Online Application Portal (postgraduate), a academic statement of purpose, references, and complete official transcripts.