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CEMS LSE
London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE London, United Kingdom
4.01 / 5 based on 312 reviews.
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is unique in the United Kingdom in its concentration on teaching and research across the full range of the social, political and economic sciences. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the LSE is one of the largest colleges within the University of London and has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence nationally and internationally. But this is an unusual UK university. Few university institutions in the world are as international. The study of social, economic and political problems covers not only the United Kingdom and other countries within the European Union, but also countries of every continent.
86% of students recommend
312 reviews
312 Expenses reviews of LSE
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by jennifer, University of Chicago, Chicago, United States
Economics, University Agreement
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London is very expensive. Prepared food/restaurants are more expensive than the U.S. but I compensated by learning how to cook! Accommodation, private or University, was comparable to U.S. University housing but not U.S. apartment living. Nightlife, including restaurants clubs or bars and transport to get home, is disgustingly more. Travel is a tricky one. I've spent more on travel here but that's because it costs so much less to fly from London to Europe than from the U.S. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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Financial surprise- A mobile phone was no more expensive than my landline. Buy phonecards to call the U.S. at rates of $.07. I shelled out about $16 a week for transport because most residences are not within reasonable walking distance of campus. I photocopied A LOT totalling well over $100. Then again, I didn't have to buy so many books. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joseph, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Financial Management, University Agreement
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Accomodation is very very very much expensive in London. But the good thing is that there's a lot of low cost airlines (Easyjet, Ryanair, etc...) that offer trips at almost no cost - it was cheaper to go and spend a week-end in Stockholm (with no hotel expenses) than staying in London !! Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
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low cost airlines !! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Daniel, George Washington University, Washington DC, United States
Political Science, one year graduate programm
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London is bloody expensive... seriously, it's so expensive there, i can't believe it. Take a lot of money with you... And if you're a smoker, give it up! it's so unbelievably expensive... Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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open a bank account at Barclays. It's free for students and you get 30 pounds put into your account... it's great. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by anupreeta, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
International Relations, Graduate
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I lived with my family at home so food and lodgings were taken care of. Travel is cheaper back home too. Phone calls were the same amount. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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You can live on very little if you try really hard. As low as 5 pounds a day, which is basically for food and excludes rent, etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Brayden, Columbia University, New York City, United States
International Relations, Independent
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London is a very expensive city. Even LSE accommodation is expensive in comparison to other cities, though its peanuts relative to private accommodation in London. For example, I paid under 100 pounds at Bankside House in my first year, and well over twice that in my second year - and that included sharing costs with a flatmate. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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It's all relative. London is an expensive city, but in order to get the best out of the city you're going to have to spend some money. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by P., Universidad de Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela
Computer Science/IT, MScIS
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London must be one of the expensier cities in the world, there is no way out you got to have some backup if you come. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home.
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Carefull with night life expenses, budged the night and keep it straight. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Caroline-Lucie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
International Relations, Independent
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London is one of the most expensive ciites in the world, whereas Berlin, where my university was located at, is inexpensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Be prepared it's an expensive and crowded place! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by mecarroll, Amherst College, Amherst, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
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It is more expensive to live in London. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Traveling to continental Europe can be very inexpensive -- watch out for great deals on flights. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Tarek, LSE, London, United Kingdom
Management Information Systems, Independent
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housing in London is not cheap! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Watch out for thieves (especially while drawing money from cash machines!) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Niels, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Financial Management, CEMS
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London must be the most expensive place on earth. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Flying Ryanair to Dublin for just 20 pounds return! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Parikshit, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Environmental Sciences, Independent
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Excepting for travel cost which is high in the London Tubes, all other expenses work out similar for both Delhi and India Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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One should apply for a scholarship before coming here- the tuition fee is very high This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Gonzalo, LSE, London, United Kingdom
International Relations, Independent
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London is insanely expensive, and if you have to pay for everything yourself it can get a bit overwhelming Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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I can't stress this enough: London is VERY expensive. Accomodation and transport will take up very large amounts of money, and overall you could get the impression that you are paying way too much money for pretty lousy quality This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by ventouma, Pantion Panepistimio Kinonikon Kai Politikon Epistimon, Athens, Greece
Economics, MSc
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Because London is a more expensive city than Athens. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sophie, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Financial Management, University Agreement
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because everything is much more expensive Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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not really This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Caroline, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Summer School
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Because London is one of the most expensive cities Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Marlene, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Financial Management, Independent
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london is expensive. but also the life you live there as a summer student is more "spending" than at home! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sylvia, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, MSc
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Because everything in London is too expensive comparing to Greece or other European countries Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Abdul, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Business Studies, Independent
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London is MUCH more expensive than Canada. THe exchange rate makes things even more expensive. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Very expensive city. Ony must really budget very wisely. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by kaihsing, Columbia University, New York City, United States
Business Studies, Independent
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Opportunities or nature of the city means that I would spend more on food and drink but less on accomodation. OVerall however, it was roughly the same in terms of expense. Food, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Marc, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, University Agreement
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London is the most expensive city in Europe, and one of the most in the world. Even much more expensive than Paris or Switzerland Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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