Founded in 1895 the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) is one of the lead colleges of the University of London. It has specialized in the field of Economics, Political and Social Sciences and emphasizes on international and inter-disciplinary perspectives, and has earned an international reputation for excellence.

The LSE develops and regulates the University of London, External Programme Degrees in Economics, Finance, Management and Social Sciences taken by the University's External students.

Several subjects have been pioneered at LSE, including International Relations and Social Policy. LSE statistics show that thirteen Nobel Prize winners in economics, literature and peace have been either LSE staff or alumni. Around 28 past or present heads of state have studied at LSE, and 30 members of the House of Commons and 34 members of the House of Lords have either studied or taught at LSE.