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About LSE
Welcome to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
Academic facilities
1895
LSE was founded in 1895 and is a specialist social science university.
LSE has 29 academic departments and institutes
Seven academic partnerships with universities across the world
19 research centres
In 2021 LSE became the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK.
LSE's Library is one of the largest social science libraries in Europe. It has designated status as the British Library of Political and Economic Science from Arts Council England.
It ranked 2nd in Europe and 5th in the world (Ranking for social science and management subjects in the QS World and Subject Rankings 2023)
We are ranked the top university in London for the 11th year running by the Complete University Guide 2023. We are also ranked the top university in London by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 and the Guardian University Guide 2023.
LSE counts 18 Nobel Prize winners among our staff and former students
We have 220,000 alumni across the world
37 world leaders have studied or taught at LSE
LSE and London
We're an international community rooted in London, working to make a positive impact within our city and beyond.
Sustainability
LSE is home to world-leading sustainability research which has global impact, a passionate community acting to make change, a green campus, and education programmes preparing students for future challenges. All of this is core to our strategic mission to shape a sustainable world.
Courses
Admission
Study at LSE
LSE offers a range of different programmes, from undergraduate and graduate study, to executive education, distance learning, language study, summer school and study abroad options.
Undergraduate
LSE offers a unique opportunity to study the social sciences at a university with a worldwide academic reputation. The information you find in this section is designed to help you at every stage of our Undergraduate admission process.
Graduate
Summer schools
More than 100 intensive short courses are available each summer across a range of LSE subjects
LSE offers a unique opportunity to study the social sciences at a university with a worldwide academic reputation. The information you find in this section is designed to help you at every stage of our Graduate admission process.
Study Abroad
LSE has a truly global outlook. Explore these pages to learn more about our study abroad opportunities for inbound and outbound students, including the General Course and GO LSE exchanges.
Summer schools
More than 100 intensive short courses are available each summer across a range of LSE subjects
Accommodation
Accommodation
Join the great student community in LSE halls. Each year, we allocate accommodation to over 4000 students in our own halls, in University of London intercollegiate residences and in private halls. We can also help you find a privately rented place in London, and we offer short-term rooms in halls over the summer. Here is all you need to know about accommodation at LSE.
Arriving early at your hall
Stay in London before your accommodation starts
If you have a term-time place in halls, you may be able to book an 'early arrival' for August/September. The way you can book to arrive early depends on your hall. This page explains how the process works.
Early arrival bookings for 2023/24 are now open.
Types of contracts, halls and rooms
Choose accommodation that's right for you
Do you want meals included in your rent? Is a private bathroom important to you? This page explains your options and helps you find the accommodation that works best for you.
Graduate, undergraduate and mixed halls
Depending on whether you're a graduate or undergraduate student, you can choose from different halls.
| Undergraduate only halls | Graduate only halls | Mixed halls |
|---|---|---|
| Bankside House* | Butler's Wharf Residence | College Hall |
| Carr-Saunders Hall | Lilian Knowles House | Connaught Hall |
| Passfield Hall | High Holborn Residence | |
| Rosebery Hall* | International Hall | |
| Nutford House | ||
| Sidney Webb House | ||
| The Garden Halls | ||
| urbanest Westminster Bridge | ||
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* If we still have availability in late summer, we may offer a limited number of spaces to graduate/undergraduate students. |
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Contract lengths and dates
Depending on your contract, your accommodation runs term-time only or also includes some of the vacations. Different contract lengths suit different preferences and budgets. Some halls offer more than one contract length option.
31-week contracts
31 week contracts don't include accommodation during the Winter, Spring or summer breaks. Great if you're planning to go home or travel during the breaks and don't want to pay for something you're not going to use. You'll need to be able to remove all your belongings from the room (normally by 10am on the move out day).
Halls with 31-week contracts
Carr-Saunders Hall and Passfield Hall
Contract dates (31-week)
Autumn Term
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 9 December 2023
Winter Term
Move in on: Sunday 7 January 2024
Move out on: Friday 29 March 2024
Spring Term
Move in on: Sunday 28 April 2024
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
What if you suddenly need accommodation over Winter or Spring breaks?
You may have the option to book additional accommodation during Winter and Spring breaks. For information, visit: Staying at your hall during Winter and Spring breaks
39-week and 40-week contracts
39-week and 40-week contracts include the Winter and Spring breaks but not the summer period. These contracts have slightly different start and end dates but are all a good option if you want to stay in London for the whole academic year.
Halls with 39-week contacts
Bankside House, High Holborn Residence, Rosebery Hall, Lilian Knowles House and urbanest Westminster Bridge (for new students at LSE only).
Contract dates (39-week)
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
Halls with 40-week contracts
UoL(College Hall, Connaught Hall, International Hall, Nutford House and The Garden Halls) and Sidney Webb House.
Contract dates (40-week) for Sidney Webb House
Move in on: Sunday 10 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 15 June 2024
Contract dates (40-week) for UoL Halls
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Saturday 22 June 2024
50-week contracts
50-week contracts include the Winter, Spring and summer breaks. They cover you for almost a whole year. This is a good option if you will be on a 12-month Masters' course or are planning to do a summer internship.
Halls with 50-week contracts
Butler's Wharf Residence, Lilian Knowles House and urbanest Westminster Bridge.
Contract dates (50-week)
Move in on: Sunday 17 September 2023
Move out on: Sunday 31 August 2024
Halls run by LSE or other accommodation providers
LSE halls of residence (your contract is made with LSE)
- Bankside House
- Butler's Wharf Residence
- Carr-Saunders Hall
- High Holborn Residence
- Passfield Hall
- Rosebery Hall
- Sidney Webb House (Your contract is formed with LSE, but Unite Students run the building)
Living in LSE halls means that you'll be together with LSE students only. Your contract is formed with LSE.
University of London (UoL) Intercollegiate halls (your contract is made with UoL)
- The Garden Halls
- International Hall
- Connaught Hall
- Nutford House
- College Hall
Intercollegiate Halls belong to the University of London (UoL). They offer accommodation to students from several London universities.
Rules on paying fees, leaving rooms early, guests and so on may be different from LSE halls.
Sanctuary Students (your contract is made with Sanctuary Students)
- Lilian Knowles House
Lilian Knowles House is managed by Sanctuary Students. It houses LSE students only.
Rules on paying fees, leaving rooms early, and guests will be different from LSE halls.
urbanest (your contract is made with urbanest)
- urbanest Westminster Bridge
urbanest offer rooms to students of different universities, but they dedicate part of the building to LSE students. Rooms are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Rules on paying fees, leaving rooms early, and guests will be different from LSE halls.
Room types
Single rooms
Single rooms come in different shapes and sizes. They all include a washbasin, but shower and WC are shared. Sometimes rooms are organised in flats, sometimes, rooms are arranged in a more dorm-style way, with a shared bathroom along the corridor.
Shared rooms
They're a great option if you're watching your budget or if you want to share with a friend. Only people of the same gender can share a room.
If you book a shared room, you can request to share with someone you already know when making your booking. Read the step-by-step guide on booking a shared room with a friend.
We can’t guarantee that you'll be in a room together, but we will try our best to make it happen. It is optional to list a room-mate and if you have not listed someone, we'll pair you up with somebody.
En suite rooms
En suite means that you'll have your own private bathroom connected to your room. These have a shower, wash basin and WC. Most halls have a mix of en suite rooms and rooms with shared bathrooms, but this list will help you get an overview:
In some halls, all rooms are en suite:
Lilian Knowles House
Sidney Webb House
Some halls have no en suite rooms:
Butler's Wharf Residence
Nutford House
Some halls only have very few en suite rooms:
Carr-Saunders Hall
Connaught Hall
Passfield Hall
Rosebery Hall
Studios
Studios have a private bathroom and a kitchenette.
Halls that have studios are:
Connaught Hall
International Hall
urbanest Westminster Bridge
Lilian Knowles House
Townhouse rooms
Townhouse rooms are available in UoL The Garden Halls only and are single rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen arranged 'townhouse-style'. Each townhouse contains between 14 and 18 bedrooms over four levels with each bathroom shared between a maximum of two rooms. There is an entire floor dedicated to the kitchen and communal dining space and an additional lounge on the first floor (except for Townhouses two and seven).
Bed sizes
Bed sizes vary between halls and sometimes between rooms in one hall.
Hall layouts
Generally, there are two basic layouts:
- 'dorm-style' corridor layout, with rooms arranged along a corridor, with a shared kitchen
- flat-style layout with a smaller number of rooms grouped into flats with their own bathroom and kitchen
Catered and self-catered halls
Catered halls
Eating together in the dining room offers an extra chance to meet people and strengthens the community. At each mealtime, you can choose from a varied, healthy range of dishes, and there's always a vegetarian option. We can also offer Halal and Kosher meals but it may varies slightly between LSE and UoL halls, for more detailed information on special diets, visit:
- Catering in LSE halls
- Catering in UoL halls
You'll still be able to prepare small meals for yourself, and there are microwaves, kettles and toasters, as well as some cupboard and fridge space. However, the snack-point kitchens may only be open during the day, and facilities are more basic than in self-catered halls. For details of what's provided in the kitchens see What we provide in each hall [PDF].
Self-catered halls
Shared kitchens are the social hub of your flat or corridor. Self-catered halls don't have a dining room or canteen, so that's why the shared cooking facilities are more extensive than in catered halls.
Shared kitchens offer space to eat and socialise, so you can show off your cooking skills and enjoy meals together with your flatmates.
| Catered halls | Self-catered halls | Halls with catered and self-catered options |
|---|---|---|
| Bankside House | Butler's Wharf Residence | International Hall |
| Carr-Saunders Hall | High Holborn Residence | The Garden Halls |
| College Hall | Lilian Knowles House | |
| Connaught Hall | Sidney Webb House | |
| Nutford House | urbanest Westminster Bridge | |
| Passfield Hall | ||
| Rosebery Hall |
Scholarships
Currently there are no scholarships available.
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