London School of Economics and Political Science

London School of Economics and the IIM institutions are known to be one of the top universities in the world. Based on their rankings, both colleges have performed well throughout the years. London School of Economics and Political Science has been ranked at #45 and the top five IIMs overall have a ranking between #22 and #51 according to the QS World Rankings 2024. Some of the comparative points based on different parameters for LSE and IIMs are given in the table below:Category London School of Economics IIMsQS World Rankings 2024#45#22- #51Average Salary MBA INR 96 LakhsINR 20 Lakhs - INR 25 Lakhs per annumCourse Fees (MBA)INR 21 L - INR 47 LINR 11 L - INR 25 L 

Yes, international students whose GPA CGPA is 3.3 can still apply to LSE. As students must have a minimum GPA of 2.1 or a 3.6 GPA before applying to LSE. Students preparing for LSE require strategic planning. If the prospective student has a GPA of 3.3 the university should ideally accept, however it's not that easy. The university just has an acceptance rate of 9% making it one of the toughtest university to get into. Applicants are suggested to chek all the requirements before applying. However, studnets must meet all the requirements and prequsties to get into the university. LSE university in London just dosn't see marks. It sees the overall performance of an indivdual. Hence try to be best at everything you are doing while applying to LSE. 

Generally the requirements of LSE are very minimum. However, while meeting the minimum requirements it's essential for admission to the London School of Economics, the university typically looks for candidiates who exceed these minimum criteria. International studnets are expected to demostrate competenvce in mathematics, meet ELP requirements with a minimum scores in TOEFL and IELTS specified, studnets must submit SOP, pay the required application fees and meet the specific GPA standards. Lastly, the requirmeents are minimum but that dosn't mean the university is easy to get into. As LSE acceptance rate is just 9%, making it as one of the toughest universities to gte into. Admisison decisions are influced by various factors such as academic achievements, quality of personal statement, work experience and many more. 

Below are the requirements that are required by an Indian students while applying for LSE: Applicants should have a minimum age of 18 or above by Dec 31, 2024.Applicants must demonstrate competence in Mathematics at least to UKApplicants must meet our ELP requirements.Prospective students must have a strong SOPStudents must pay an LSE application fee of GBP 27 (UCAS).prospective students must have a personal statementStudents must submit English Language requirements:English Language RequirementMinimum scoreTOEFLoverall score of 107IELTSoverall score of 7.0Postgraduate requirementsInternational students must hold undergraduate programs from a recognised university.LSE application fee for PG students is around GBP 95K ( INR 9.8K)Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.1 or a 3.6 GPA before applying to LSE.English Language RequirementMinimum scoreTOEFLoverall score of 107IELTSoverall score of 7.0Applicants must submit a CV, providing details about their work experienceStudents must submit 2 LORs, which include professional or academic references.Students must submit UG transcripts before going to LSE.

Below are some of the coolest facts that everyone must know about LSE before applying:LSE's first students choose various careers such as Broadcasting, Teaching, Banking, and Charity Work. LSE has a great student body with various international students hailing over 150 countries. LSE is located in the heart of London, which provides immense opportunities for placements.Some of the popular people who went to LSE are Friedrich Hayek ( a Nobel prize-winning economist ), B R Ambedkar, R.K Narayan (maker of malgudi days), David Rockefeller and many more went to LSE. LSE provides various courses in Economics, politics, Law, or International relations for PG and UG courses. 

The choice to study MS in Finance at LSE or MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford will eventually depend on students’ choice and preferences. When it comes to the study cost, both LSE and Oxford are quite expensive. MSc in Financial Economics cost around INR 58 lakh. Whereas, for LSE MSc in Finance, the tuition fees is £44,928 (Around INR 47 lakh). Also, note that this is just the tuition fee, the cost of living has to be kept in mind too while deciding the university.One key difference between both universities is their teaching styles. LSE is known for its research-oriented approach that focuses on analytical thinking and academic rigor. On the other hand, the University of Oxford has a more traditional, tutorial-based approach. This approach emphasizes close collaboration between faculty members and students and encourages critical thinking and debateAnother key difference between both the universities is their respective reputations in the Finance industry. Oxford University is known for its more academic and theoretical approach to Finance and Economics, and its graduates tend to pursue careers in research or academia. On the other hand, LSE is known for its strong connections to Finance industry and its focus on practical, real-world applications of financial theoryWhen it comes to salary packages and placement records, both Oxford and LSE have excellent track records. 93% Oxford MFE graduates of the class 2021-22 accepted job offers within 6 months. The mean salary was £63,251

The ISE placements for 2020 are almost similar to the placements of 2019. There is little drop in the ISE placement rate in 2020 as compared to the 2019 placement rate. The full-time employment rate is the same as in 2019 i.e. 68%. However, the ISE Economics graduate salary is increased from GBP 40,264 to GBP 40,811. Students can check below the placement comparison of 2020 and 2019 based on certain criteria:ParticularISE Placements 2019ISE Placements 2020Placement Rate93.9%93.1%Graduate responded49.2%52.5%Full-time employment68%68%Top sectorFinancial and Professional ServicesFinancial and Professional ServicesJob rolesBusiness Analyst, Data Engineer, Policy FellowAssociate Report Officer, Design Analyst, Onboarding AdviserTop EmployerPwCDeloitte