
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
London School of Economics & Political Science Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of London School of Economics & Political Science
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 149
th
Beginning in 1980, London School of Economics & Political Science was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 262nd and has ranked London School of Economics & Political Science for 44 years, keeping an average rank of 233.4 across most ranking frameworks. Quantum has gathered 158 ranking records over 44 years, covering 9 international systems. London School of Economics & Political Science has ranked at 149th in world, 15th in country and 15st in region . The most justifiable rank was in Shanghai ARWU at 178th, with a suspect rank found on Times Higher Education at 90th. We assert London School of Economics & Political Science should be ranked 233.4, with more specifics on each rank in each system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
London School of Economics & Political Science ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
QS | 2010 | 54.53 | 45 | 13 | 8 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 46 | 46 | 12 | 10 |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 40 | 46 | 12 | 7 |
CWUR | 2024 | 46 | 46 | 12 | 10 |
4icu | 2024 | 74 | 74 | 6 | 5 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 200.18 | 139 | 57 | 17 |
US News | 2021 | 241.67 | 147 | 76 | 23 |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 92 | 157 | 45 | 15 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 203.36 | 178 | 63 | 14 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 250.86 | 207 | 66 | 18 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 577.4 | 477 | 179 | 35 |
London School of Economics & Political Science ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 139 | 44 | 200.18 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
Times Higher Education | 2004 | 46 | 21 | 40 | Not Accurate | 2007 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 178 | 22 | 203.36 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 477 | 15 | 577.4 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
US News | 2021 | 147 | 3 | 241.67 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Round Ranking | 2010 | 157 | 15 | 92 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Webometrices | 2004 | 207 | 21 | 250.86 | Fairly Accurate | 2008 |
QS | 2010 | 45 | 15 | 54.53 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 74 | 1 | 74 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 46 | 1 | 46 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 46 | 1 | 46 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
London School of Economics & Political Science Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: London School of Economics & Political Science initially ranked 262nd in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 200.18 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: London School of Economics & Political Science, first achieving a 11th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 40 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years. A questionable sudden shift was noted, with rankings moving from 40 to 90th in Times Higher Education.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 486th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, London School of Economics & Political Science has preserved a consistent average of 203.36 over 22 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: London School of Economics & Political Science, which was ranked 509th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 577.4 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 243rd by US News in 2021, London School of Economics & Political Science has consistently secured an average 241.67 position in US News over 3 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: London School of Economics & Political Science's initial 101st ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 92 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 263rd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, London School of Economics & Political Science has maintained an average 250.86 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 250.86 to 529th has emerged in Webometrices.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 80th placement by QS in 2010, London School of Economics & Political Science has upheld a steady 54.53 average in QS across 15 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: London School of Economics & Political Science, which was ranked 74th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 74 in 4icu for 1 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: London School of Economics & Political Science initially ranked 46th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 46 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
London School of Economics & Political Science Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: London School of Economics & Political Science initially ranked 46th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 46 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.