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London School of Economics and Political Science is a renowned public research university in London . It is among one of the top 100 universities in the world. the university has consistently held a position among the top 60 universities worldwide over the past five years according to QS ranking. University of Oxford is ranked #1 in the Best Global Universities in Europe by US News and World Report 2023
| London School of Economics and Political Science | University of Oxford | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 8.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 4 The Guardian 2026 # 52 Times Higher Education 2026 # 56 QS World University 2026 | # 1 The Guardian 2026 # 1 Times Higher Education 2026 # 4 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 1 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 2 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 3 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 2 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -33 PG Programs -60 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -17 |
| Acceptance Rate | 9.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-681 GRE-319 IELTS-7 PTE-65 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-595 GRE-320 IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-110 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27489 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 32457 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 43577 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 51763 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 37894 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13680 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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 | University of Oxford is one of the top public universities in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #4 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | 87% in previous degree for most programs; Personal Statement; at least 2 recommendation letters; CV | CBSE/ICSE/State Boards certificate with 85-95% (varies with program); 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores; Interview; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (Work experience, Research proposals, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Said Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 4 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | London School of Economics and Political Science | University of Oxford |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | School | University |
| Established | 1895 | 1096 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | :1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 2597% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | 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 | A collegiate research university in Oxford, England; 39 Oxford colleges; located in south England, 90 minutes from London. |
| Library | 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 | University has over 100 libraries. Bodleian Libraries include university’s main library and 30 other libraries across Oxford having over 12 million printed books and 80,000 e-journals. Also, every college has its own library. |
| Campus Life | 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. | University has over 400 student societies including Oxford Union (debating society), Music Society, Dramatic Society, etc. Two weekly university newspapers are published: Cherwell and The Oxford Student. |
| Hostel | #Single Studio Room - $13416 #Single Room - $14833 #Single En-suite Room - $15328 | #Accommodation - $9900 |
| Famous Alumni | 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) | 30 British Prime Ministers, 55 Nobel Prize winners, 120 Olympic medal winners; Helen Fielding (author), Edward de Bono (philosopher), Hugh Grant (actor), Stephen Hawking (physicist), Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (cricketer) |
| City Life | 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 | The city is center for art and culture and has an amazing nightlife to offer. It has museums with ancient Egyptian artifacts, a new theatre dedicated to comedy scenes, and modern art galleries. The rive Isis beautifies the whole city. There are various authentic cuisine cafes and restaurants in the city offering a wide variety of food and drinking options. The unemployment rate is 3.1% |
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