Sciences Po vs London School of Economics and Political Science

The Paris Institute of Political Studies is a public research university, with the status of grande école and grand établissement, located in Paris, France.The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university located in London, England.

Overview Comparison
Sciences PoLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Collegedunia Score-6.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 367 QS World University 2026
# 350 QS World University 2025
# 601 Times Higher Education 2025
# 56 QS World University 2026
# 50 QS World University 2025
# 50 Times Higher Education 2025
Subject Strength# 76 for Law by QS World University 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 6 for Law by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -1
PG Programs -12
Doctorate Programs -1
UG Programs -33
PG Programs -60
Acceptance Rate10.0 %9.0 %
Exam ScoreGRE-310
IELTS-7
TOEFL-100
GMAT-681
GRE-319
IELTS-7
PTE-65
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   15776
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  21839
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 560 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   27489
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  32457
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year
placement (average package)

Some programs and the average salary are:

MBA: $125,000

Executive MBA: $96,000

Masters in Finance: $70,000

Other Degree: $69,000

Masters in Science: $67,000

LLM: $61,000 


Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 45; Top paying degrees with annual salary are MBA: 159,000 USD, Executive MBA: 151,000 USD, PhD: 144,000 USD, LLM: 120,000 USD


application requirements

Submit official transcripts

Submit personal statement

Submit recommendations

Submit language proficiency scores

87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsSciences PoLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Type of UniversityUniversity
School
Established1872
1895
Student:Faculty Ratio:1
12:1
Male:Female0% Male, 0% Female48% Male, 52% Female
Location Facts

Sciences Po has seven campuses in France, with each specialising in different regions of the globe. 

Paris campus
Dijon campus
Le Havre campus
Menton campus
Nancy campus
Poitiers campus
Reims campus


Has one campus in central London close to River Thames, Covent Garden and Theatreland and the Royal Court of Justice; Houses of Parliament is are also easily accessible from the campus


Library

With a catalogue of nearly 1 million documents and a wide range of digital resources, THE SCIENCES PO library is recognized as a reference library for the SOCIAL SCIENCES IN EUROPE.


3 libraries: British Library of Political and Economic Science (main), Shaw Library, Women’s Library; Main library has 4 million print volumes, 60,000 online journals, 29,000 electronic books


Campus Life

The Department of Campus Life & Student Engagement (DVCE) and the student life teams across all the campuses are dedicated to student success, notably by encouraging students to develop a sense of self-fulfilment, engagement and wellbeing in their daily lives. This guide opens the doors to all the possibilities that student activities, culture and sport offer you at Sciences Po. Depending on your campus, some 45 different sports are on offer: from basketball, boxing, dance, football and martial arts, through to rowing, rugby, sailing, squash, stretching, swimming or zumba, there’s bound to be an activity to suit you. Film Week, Writers’ Day, Arts Week, festivals and public speaking competitions: The student associations on each campus invite you to participate in the numerous cultural events they organise. Every year, some 300 student associations and initiatives of all kinds contribute to the dynamism of student life at Sciences Po, and around 1 500 events are organised across all the Sciences Po campuses.


Over 200 societies including Student Union’s clubs, societies, media and representation; volunteering and charity; public lectures; arts and music; faith and reflection; Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has main office of Student’s Union, cafes, pubs, nighclub, study spaces, gym and Residential Service Office.


Hostel#Residence Room - $560
#Single Studio Room - $13416
#Single Room - $14833
#Single En-suite Room - $15328
Famous Alumni

Boutros Boutros-Ghali (1922–2016), United Nations Secretary-General (1992–1996)
Michel Camdessus (b. 1933), Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (1987–2000)
Nicole Fontaine (1942–2018), President of the European Parliament (1999–2001)
Pascal Lamy (b. 1947), Director-General of the World Trade Organization
Bertrand Badré (b. 1968) Managing Director of World Bank[1] (2013–Present)
Pierre Lellouche, president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Roger Ockrent (1907–1983), chairman of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (1957–1974)
Dominique Strauss-Kahn (b. 1949), ex-Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund


Susan Rasky (journalist); Ursula von der Leyen (first female President of European Commission); Vanessa Kerry (physician); Daniel Akerson (former CEO of General Motors); Amartya Sen (Nobel laureate, economist); Leonid Hurwicz (Nober laureate, economist)


City Life

France is a country beloved by many, but Paris is the glittering jewel in France’s crown. For millions of people, the City of Light embodies the ultimate in romance, elegance, culture, and all things beautiful and refined. Almost every passion can be indulged here. Whether you’re a history or art buff, a wine fanatic or a fashionista, an impassioned foodie or someone who simply enjoys watching life unfold from a café terrace, you can find your home in Paris. With an average of 18 million visitors every year, Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world–and one of the most cosmopolitan. Thousands of foreigners resettle in Paris every year, each seeking to drink in the city’s charms and discover what it truly means to live as a Parisian. 


London ranks 1st in QS News Best Student Cities for 2019; With some amazing bars, buzzing night clubs, and restaurants at its doorstep, London is among the top cities to live in UK. Even though the city is comparatively expensive locations, you can find student discounts while shopping, eating, as well as traveling in London. It is a global capital of culture with hundreds of museums, festivals, live performances, etc and thousands of open spaces, and green parks. The unemployment rate was around 4.4% in 2019. It is one of the highest paying cities in UK


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