You must make sure that you have made adequate financial provision BEFORE starting your programme of study. Under no circumstances will LSE be able to help if you register without sufficient finance.
Fees
Tuition fees for LSE programmes cover registration, teaching, first entry to examination, the use of the LSE Library and membership of the Students' Union|.
You must ensure that you have sufficient funding to pay your total fees before you register at the School.
A guide to the cost of LSE programmes for 2011 entry |
Please note that if you are embarking on a programme lasting longer than one year, you should anticipate a slight increase in the tuition fees for the subsequent year(s) of study.
The Fees Office| handle all queries relating to the payment of tuition fees.
Paying tuition fees|
Living costs
Living in London can be expensive and it is important that you do not underestimate the costs involved.
The following links give more detailed information about the cost of studying in the UK.
Underestimating the costs may have an detrimental effect on your academic performance and in some cases results in students withdrawing from their programme, or incurring heavy debts.
You must make sure you have enough funds to pay your tuition fees and to live.
This is particularly important for Overseas students who will need to satisfy immigration authorities that they have sufficient funds to cover your entire period of study.
The LSE's very general estimate of minimum living costs for the 2011/12 academic session is £1000 per month.
This would mean a total of £9,000 for a 9 month programme and £12,000 for a 12 month programme.
This can only be a very general estimate, however; how much you spend is up to you. London can be as expensive as your individual tastes dictate.
If you are an Overseas student coming to London for the first time, you may also find it necessary to budget for some one-off arrival costs. These will vary in nature but may include the purchase of warm clothes (if you are coming from a warmer climate than the UK), kitchen utensils (if you are allocated self-catering accommodation), a one month deposit for accommodation (in addition to monthly rent) and other more general costs. It is vital that you ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover all aspects of your programme at LSE and that you are clear on the costs involved.
It is particularly important for students bringing dependants with them to London to ensure that you have made adequate financial arrangements. The School cannot assist with the living costs of students' dependants.
Accommodation
Accommodation costs in particular can vary widely. For most students, this is the largest expense involved in studying in London. There is a wide range of accommodation available, including LSE and inter-collegiate halls and private housing. LSE accommodation is not always the cheapest accommodation available due to its prime central location, though some halls include an evening meal. However, living further out from the centre increases the costs of travelling to the School.
Accommodation for students |
If you are going to be an undergraduate student, you should be aware that you are unlikely to get a place in student halls in your second and third year of study and that this could increase your accommodation costs.