London School of Economics — can you afford it?
London · 12,000 students · Est. 1895
The monthly maths
Work hours to break even: 3 hrs/week at £12.21/hr
Annual shortfall: -£1,536
Over 3 years: -£4,608
Typical (median) room: -£865/mo if not in the cheapest option
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LSE by the numbers
Student numbers: HESA 2024/25. Graduate salary: SalaryDex data for London. Graduate salaries in London →
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What happens after LSE?
Take-home estimates based on 2025/26 PAYE rates including student loan Plan 5 repayments.
Accommodation data source
Accommodation costs verified 2026-05-19 from London School of Economics official accommodation page. Monthly costs use the formula: weekly rate × 39 contract weeks ÷ 9 academic months. Bills included in all quoted rates.
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