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QS Rank:

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49

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London School of Economics

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London

United Kingdom

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Total Tuition Fees

$70,500

Ranking

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#244

US World and News Report

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#27

The World University Rankings

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#49

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

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Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

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Accepted fields include Social Policy, Public Policy.

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At least 3.3 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

  • IELTS

    7

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  • TOEFL

    107

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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    Transcript

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    Master SOP

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    Academic LOR

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    Resume

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    Research Papers/Publications

Application Deadlines

Application and funding deadline
FallJan 14, 2026

Fees and Funding

Tuition for international PhD students is £23,500 per year for Years 1-3 (2025/26), approximate total £70,500 for a standard 3-year PhD at current rates. Funding options include LSE PhD Studentships, a Social Policy PhD Studentship, and ESRC funding. The Department does not normally allow self-funded students.

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