What is the relation between LSE and the University of London?
The University of London is one of the oldest and largest Universities in the UK. Established in 1836, it enjoys a worldwide reputation for academic excellence in teaching, as well as research. It has played a historic role in providing a wide range of educational opportunities of outstanding quality. The University of London degrees are recognized internationally for their quality and value. The University of London is a federal university made up of 20 colleges (such as the London School of Economics, Royal Holloway, King’s College) and a number of specialized institutes. The London School of Economics & Political Science is the Lead College for the External Undergraduate study in Economics. It is responsible for providing the academic direction of this programme.