London School of Economics and Political Science

Below are some of the coolest facts that everyone must know about LSE before applying:

• LSE's first students choose various careers such as Broadcasting, Teaching, Banking, and Charity Work. 
• LSE has a great student body with various international students hailing over 150 countries. 
• LSE is located in the heart of London, which provides immense opportunities for placements.
• Some of the popular people who went to LSE are Friedrich Hayek ( a Nobel prize-winning economist ), B R Ambedkar, R.K Narayan (maker of malgudi days), David Rockefeller and many more went to LSE. 
• LSE provides various courses in Economics, politics, Law, or International relations for PG and UG courses. 

The choice to study MS in Finance at LSE or MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford will eventually depend on students’ choice and preferences. When it comes to the study cost, both LSE and Oxford are quite expensive. MSc in Financial Economics cost around INR 58 lakh. Whereas, for LSE MSc in Finance, the tuition fees is £44,928 (Around INR 47 lakh). Also, note that this is just the tuition fee, the cost of living has to be kept in mind too while deciding the university.

• One key difference between both universities is their teaching styles. LSE is known for its research-oriented approach that focuses on analytical thinking and academic rigor. On the other hand, the University of Oxford has a more traditional, tutorial-based approach. This approach emphasizes close collaboration between faculty members and students and encourages critical thinking and debate
• Another key difference between both the universities is their respective reputations in the Finance industry. Oxford University is known for its more academic and theoretical approach to Finance and Economics, and its graduates tend to pursue careers in research or academia. On the other hand, LSE is known for its strong connections to Finance industry and its focus on practical, real-world applications of financial theory
• When it comes to salary packages and placement records, both Oxford and LSE have excellent track records. 93% Oxford MFE graduates of the class 2021-22 accepted job offers within 6 months. The mean salary was £63,251

LSE has been ranked as the top ranked university in London according to the Complete University Guide 2024. The university has been ranked as the best in the capital for 12 consecutive years. Some of the achievements of LSE are given as follows:

• The school has recently opened their the newest facility at their campus which is the Marshall Building.
• The university has won the Outstanding Entrepreneurial University at the Times Higher Education Awards
• The school was ranked as one of the top universities in the world in 2023 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
• The school has also been ranked top university for world-leading research produced in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), which was published in 2023.