London School of Economics and Political Science

What London School of Economics and Political Science does

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading research university founded in 1895 and headquartered on Houghton Street in central London, operating as a private company limited by guarantee (UK registration 70527) and a registered charity. LSE delivers undergraduate, graduate, executive education, summer school, study abroad, and global online degree programmes in the social sciences, economics, politics, law, and related disciplines, serving a large cohort of UK and international students, working professionals, and policy-makers. The institution's research output is channelled through specialized centres including the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, the Centre for Economic Performance, and the Global School of Sustainability.

LSE's revenue model combines tuition fees (UK undergraduate ~£9,250/year; international and select graduate programmes up to ~£40,000/year), government and research-council grants, charitable donations and endowments (including the Shaping the World Campaign), and ancillary income from venue hire, conference facilities, and events. Technology infrastructure spans the AI-enabled iTrent HR and payroll platform (deployed in partnership with MHR in 2025, with 95% staff self-service adoption), a Moodle-based learning management system, and estate management systems supporting approximately 30 central London buildings, the LSE Sportsground in Wimbledon, and student residences including Bankside House.

The institution competes on the strength of a 130-year heritage, 18 Nobel Prize winners among faculty and alumni, a global alumni network spanning more than 190 countries, and consistent top-tier rankings (#1 UK in the 2026 Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide; top-3 UK and 5th globally for Social Sciences in QS 2026; top university in London for 15 consecutive years). Recent strategic activity includes dual-degree partnerships with the University of Dubai (2026), the Tata Power Energy Insights & Innovation Lab in Mumbai (2025), the $50M Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative (2025), the Earth Capital Nexus sustainable-finance initiative (2025), and the establishment of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chair (2026).

Name

London School of Economics and Political Science

Legal name

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Website

https://lse.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

LSE is a world-leading UK research university (founded 1895) delivering undergraduate, graduate, executive, and online programmes in social sciences, economics, politics, and law to a global student body, with diversified revenue from tuition, research grants, and endowments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Educational Digital Courseware & Learning Platforms (LMS-Integrated) (MPAJABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) & Learning Portals (EDAFAAAB), Learning Technology & LMS/LXP Implementation (BPACANAH), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Academic Application Support (EDALAMAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social science research
• Executive education programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Undergraduate degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees from undergraduate, graduate, executive education, and summer school programs. UK undergraduate fees approximately £9,250 per year; international and some graduate programs up to £40,000 per year.
2. Research Grants: Funding from UK government, research councils, and international organizations for academic research across various disciplines.
3. Donations and Endowments: Charitable contributions from alumni, foundations, and philanthropists including Shaping the World Campaign and various endowed chairs.
4. Venue Hire and Events: Revenue from hiring conference facilities, lecture theatres, meeting rooms, and event spaces to external organizations. Includes filming permits and catering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LSE is a world-leading social sciences university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, executive education, summer school, study abroad, and global online degree programmes in economics, politics, law, sociology, and related fields. It monetises tuition fees, research grants, donations, and venue hire, while publishing research through LSE Press, the LSE iQ Podcast, and Research for the World, and supporting entrepreneurship via LSE Generate.

Product overview

LSE is a world-leading social sciences university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programmes and research outputs. The core offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programmes, executive education, summer school, and global online degrees. These are supplemented by research publications (LSE Press, LSE Research for the World magazine), media content (LSE iQ Podcast, LSE Blogs), and entrepreneurship support (LSE Generate). The institution operates on a platform model where students access programmes through the central website and digital systems including the iTrent HR platform for staff operations. LSE celebrates its 130th anniversary in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LSE Generate: LSE's entrepreneurial hub and start-up support program that secured leading spot as UK's top university start-up hub in 2026 rankings
• Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
• Global School of Sustainability
• LSE Press
• LSE iQ Podcast
• Future Proof
• LSE Festival

Products and services

• Undergraduate Study Programmes
• Graduate Study Programmes
• Executive Education
• LSE Summer School
• Global and Online Degrees
• Executive Master's Degrees
• Study Abroad
• Dual-Degree Programmes with University of Dubai
• Venue Hire and Conference Facilities
• LSE Library
• Careers Service
• Energy Insights and Innovation Lab (EIIL)
• Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative
• Earth Capital Nexus (EarthCap)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked top 3 in UK and 5th globally for Social Science and Management in QS World University Rankings 2026
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026University of Dubai launched three new dual-degree bachelor's programmes under academic direction of LSE: BSc Economics and Politics, BSc Management with Digital Technologies, and BSc Data Science and Business Analytics. Students earn two globally recognised degrees while studying in Dubai, with September 2026 intake open and scholarships available for all nationalities.
• International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Joint study published in Nature journal estimating migration from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to Gulf countries since 2010. Built first comprehensive dataset of global migration flows from 1990-2023 using deep learning algorithms combined with official statistics and census data.
• University of Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Joint research published in Nature journal using AI to create most detailed maps of global human migration from 1990 to 2023. Team trained hybrid AI model combining classical mathematical approaches with deep-learning networks on UN data, national statistics, and Facebook data to estimate annual migration flows across 230 countries and territories.
• VitalityStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026Joint study on sleep patterns and health outcomes. Research found maintaining consistent sleep patterns—around seven hours within same one-hour bedtime window—could lower mortality risk by 31% and reduce in-hospital admissions by 9%.
• Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Maharashtra state cabinet approved establishing Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar chair at LSE with funding of approximately Rs 37 crore. Chair will focus on interdisciplinary research in constitutional studies, social justice, public policy, and inclusive development. MoU to be signed to implement scholarship program for doctoral studies.
• Sciences PominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Joint publication of policy brief 'Defragmenting International Cybersecurity Regulations' through PSIA Tech & Global Affairs Innovation Hub. Paper documents fragmented regulatory landscape and proposes practical pathways for greater coordination including streamlined incident reporting and mutual recognition agreements.
• University of OxfordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Joint research on nature loss and government borrowing costs. LSE and Oxford researchers analyzed 53 advanced and emerging economies from 2000 to 2020, finding nature degradation led to average increase of 25 to 70 basis points on government bond yields.
• British Council NigeriaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2026Ubuntu Café initiative at Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS) in Lagos, partnering with British Council Nigeria, Programme for African Leadership (PfAL), and LSE. Supported under British Council's Festival Connect Fund to foster cross-sector and cross-border collaboration among filmmakers, artists, and creative practitioners.
• Tata PowercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Tata Power launched the Energy Insights & Innovation Lab (EIIL) in Mumbai in partnership with LSE and International Growth Centre (IGC). The facility applies behavioral science, data analytics, and energy system modeling to address challenges in India's power sector including peak demand management and renewable energy integration. MoU signed to jointly develop scalable, evidence-driven solutions for India's clean energy transition.
• International Growth Centre (IGC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Partner in Energy Insights & Innovation Lab (EIIL) collaboration with Tata Power, focusing on India's clean energy transition using behavioral science, data analytics, and energy system modeling.
• Bloomberg PhilanthropiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025$50 million investment to establish Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative, a collaboration with LSE and Hertie School in Berlin. Brings together 30 mayors and 60 senior officials from 17 countries representing over 21 million residents to help municipal leaders address trust in government, public services, and economic opportunity.
• Earth Capital NexuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025LSE launched Earth Capital Nexus (EarthCap), global initiative hosted by Grantham Research Institute and new Global School of Sustainability, chaired by Professor Lord Nicholas Stern. Initiative aims to make nature visible in financial system and unlock sustainable investment into ecological restoration, working with financial institutions, regulators, and Finance Ministries.
• MHRcoreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2025LSE completed major digital transformation in partnership with MHR, replacing legacy HR and payroll systems with AI-enabled platform iTrent. Since go-live in January, 95% of staff have adopted self-service model with 90% satisfaction rate, and over 2,500 documents generated through automated workflows.
• University of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership under which University of Dubai offers dual-degree programs with LSE academic direction. Students can pursue BSc Economics and Politics, BSc Management with Digital Technologies, or BSc Data Science and Business Analytics, earning degrees from both institutions.
• ADGM AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComparison of ADGM Academy's financial regulatory training programs with LSE-affiliated programs and other global providers in context of fintech regulation and compliance training across jurisdictions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/lseps
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/school
• Instagraminstagram.com/londonschoolofeconomics
• TikToktiktok.com/@lse

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments2 records

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