- London, England
UT Austin's direct affiliation with the world-renowned London School of Economics and Political Science offers students a unique full academic year program called "The General Course" or their popular Summer School. With an outstanding reputation in social, political, and economic sciences, LSE combines a high-quality academic program with all the diversity, vitality and leisure-time choices London can provide. Over 50% of LSE's students are international, enhancing the environment tremendously and making for both a dynamic and culturally stimulating forum for the exchange of ideas.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Economics
- Humanities
- Public Affairs
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Liberal Arts
- Spanish
- Business Analytics
- Government
- Marketing
- Statistics
- Business, Government, And Soci
- History
- Mathematics
- Statistics And Data Sciences
3 Programs Available for LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS & POLITICAL SCIENCE
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
This program track is for MBA students only.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Graduate
Program Cost
Dates:
- Program: January 12, 2025 to March 29, 2025
- Instructional: January 15, 2025 to March 29, 2025
Application Code
160031
Program Coordinator
Deborah J Carney
Additional Resources
Next Step
The MBA International Exchange Coordinator will contact students with next steps.
Sponsored by London School of Economics - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
*DIRECT-ENROLL AFFILIATE* Full year OR Summer. Year long only program is called "The General Course"; term dates & costs are listed as as Fall and Spring. General Course Students take 8 courses each year. Summer School has 3 sessions, 1 course per session. Must take 2 courses for financial aid to apply. 1 LSE Course = 4 UT credits.
Faculty
Excellent program for Economics, Government, and IRG majors. Students must have an accepted UT application by the UT deadline to receive LSE summer discount code, EA course credit transfers via My Credit Abroad database. IRG majors must take two sessions if this is your study abroad credit.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.3 GPA qualitative subjects, 3.5 quantitative subjects
- For Summer: case by case review if GPA is lower
- For Yearlong: Junior status by departure, must meet GPA requirement
- Students encouraged to apply early for year long program
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
All accepted year long students who apply for housing by the LSE deadline are guaranteed LSE accommodation in central London. Those who choose to live off campus will be provided with resources by LSE. Accommodation options vary in style, size, and price. The sample budget on this page is an example of a mid-price range option.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
$75 app fee, $600 affiliated fee $19/week insurance to UT. Students also pay the LSE fees to LSE. Students responsible for passport/VISA, flight, housing. Summer School budget reflects all three sessions, but students can choose other session configurations. SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS: use institution code TEX25 on LSE app for 10% discount.
Dates:
This program may require participation for an entire academic year.
- Program: January 19, 2026 to June 19, 2026
- Instructional: January 19, 2026 to June 19, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
- Program: June 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025
- Instructional: June 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025
- Priority Deadline: February 16, 2025
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
- Program: September 29, 2025 to January 16, 2026
- Instructional: September 29, 2025 to January 16, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 16, 2025
Application Code
290068
Program Coordinator
Phoebe Scott
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Brochure
Make an Appointment
Blog
Video
Visa Information
Information Session
Brochure
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! 4) Summer School applicants use TEX25 when completing LSE's application. PC: Phoebe Scott.
Sponsored by McCombs School of Business
Academic Information
Program code 290110 is restricted to business majors only. This is a summer program. LSE offers 3 summer school sessions. Students may choose to attend 1, 2 or 3 sessions.
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- 3.3 GPA minimum required. lower GPAs considered on case-by-case basis
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Student may choose to live in LSE residences or off-campus. Those who choose to live off-campus will be provided with resources by LSE. Accommodation options vary in style, size, and price. The sample budget on this page is an example of a mid-price range option.
Open To
McCombs School of Business - Undergraduate
Program Cost
$75 app fee & $600 affiliated fee to UT. Students also pay the LSE fees. Students responsible for passport/visa, transport, and cost of living. Summer School budget reflects two sessions, but students can choose other session configurations. UT Summer School students receive a 10% discount; use code TEX22.
Dates:
- Program: June 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025
- Instructional: June 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2025
Application Code
290110
Program Coordinator
Jasmine Zahra Bisheh
Additional Resources
Program Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Next Step
Attend an info session if you have not yet done so. After attending an info session, you must meet with a BBA study abroad advisor in McCombs to access the application.