UCL vs LSE Comparison

UCL vs LSE, Which is better to Study in UK?

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University of California Los Angeles is the #1 Public School in USA, according to U.S.News and World Report 2023 and is voted 2 in the USA. The University has consistently held a position among the top 60 universities worldwide over the past five years.

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University College LondonLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Collegedunia Score7.7 sfHSI/6.5 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 9 QS World University 2026
# 10 The Guardian 2026
# 13 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 4 The Guardian 2026
# 52 Times Higher Education 2026
# 53 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
Subject Strength# 24 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
# 21 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 6 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
# 51 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 201 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 1 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx The Guardian 2026
ProgramsK6FNSL -80
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Acceptance Rate25.0 %9.0 %
Cost to Study78XRnV   33977
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Graduate employability rank: #22, 
LLM: $95,000-99,000;
Masters in Finance: $90,000-96,000


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


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applications must be made through UCAS. Personal statement and LORs are an important part of both UG and PG applications. 

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

CollegeDunia Reviews7.6/10 FlUcco7.5/10 FlUcco
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H1MbuoUniversity College LondonLondon School of Economics and Political Science
Type of UniversityUniversity
School
Established1826
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Location Facts

UCL’s main campus is located in Bloomsbury around Queen Square, the university is considered to be placed perfectly to foster enterprise and business partnerships. It is surrounded by great museums, archives, libraries, and professional bodies.


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

17 libraries and learning spaces. The main library observed a recent addition of 1.5 million books and 30 databases even during COVID-times. Except for the main library, UCL libraries are mostly dedicated to one specific subject area.  


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

Various shops on-campus offer computer supplies, clothing, art material, stationery, and other essentials. It has a theatre (Bloomsbury), over 300 student union-run clubs and societies, dance and music clubs, opera house, and three museums. There are various fitness activities and sports teams.


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#Rent - $17524
#Single Studio Room - $13416
#Single Room - $14833
#Single En-suite Room - $15328
Famous Alumni

Alexander Graham Bell, Christopher Nolan (filmmaker), Chris Martin (singer), Francis Crick (British Biologist), Ricky Gervais (Comedian), Derek Jarman (film director), John Stuart Mill (British Philosopher), Robert Browning (poet), Antony Gormley (sculptor), Mahatma Gandhi


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)


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