The London School of Economics and Political Science (School of Economics and Political Science London), often just called the London School of Economics or LSE, is a British public university specialized in social science research. It was founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw. The school joined the University of London in 1900 and awarded its first degrees in 1902.

The LSE is located in a historic central London area known as Clare Market. It has around 9,500 full-time students , approximately 3,000 employees . and a total revenue of £ 263.2 million in 2012 /13, of which £ 23.7 million was spent on pesquisas.A school is organized into 24 academic departments and 19 research centers . The LSE library , called the British Library of Political and Economic Science , contains over 4 million volumes , 60,000 volumes of journals and 29,000 e-books .

The School is considered one of the main centers of social science research in the world . In 2013, QS World University Rankings, one of the most respected in the world , placed the LSE as the second best of the globe in the field of social sciences and administration and fourth in terms of overall reputation among employers . Of the 13 fields of study assessed by rank , the LSE was ranked among the top 10 on 7 . However , overall, ranks only 68th place - which is explained in part by being a university especializada.9 Have the latest edition of the Times Higher Education considers the LSE as the thirteenth best university in social sciences in the world , twenty farmhouse in relation to general and universal reputation in the thirty-second rank . In the UK , the main rankings normally pose with the third best , behind Oxford and Cambridge .

london eye

The London Eye also known as the Millennium Wheel (Millennium Wheel), is a Ferris wheel observation. Located in the city of London, the UK capital, was inaugurated in 1999 and is one of the most disputed city sights. Since 2006, gigande wheel ceased to be the largest in the world, after the inauguration of the Star of Nanchang (160 m), located in Nanchang, China. Currently, the largest Ferris wheel in the world is the Singapore Flyer, which held its first round on February 11, 2008.

tours 
The city tour in the English capital can get the London Eye, the huge "Ferris wheel" designed for the millennium and it offers a beautiful panoramic view of the entire city. The thing you will notice is the view of the Thames, where a walk is delightful for its canals, doParlamento and Big Ben, the clock had as great Londoner symbol. There, timeliness is a matter of honor.

night 
For you who is partying and not lose a ballad, the nightlife in London is amazing. There are dozens of pubs, bars and some of the best clubs in the world to end up on the track. 

Attend the after-hours pubs is almost a religion for Londoners, who love to take a "pint" (typical for beer glass). As these establishments close at 11pm at night, anyone who wants can stretch and all-night clubs by night.

shopping 

Like any great metropolis, London is also a city to toast the credit card. There exists a huge range of products and services. You can shop at some of the best shopping in the world and even in fairs and open air markets. As everything is in pounds, more expensive than the dollar and euro, just be careful not to spend too much.

transport 

Making a tour of the main points of the city in a traditional red double-decker buses, the "big bus" is the best option. First as one of the most comprehensive tours, and second because you can not get into that without this famous character in all the films set in London.

culture
The English capital , inspiration of William Shakespeare , is one of the great cultural treasures of the world . It has over 300 museums and art galleries , free and impressive collections of classic and modern art most . Add up still good theaters , cinemas , bookstores and music shows. The best pop-rock bands come from there .
If you love art , this is a mandatory script , not necessarily in the same order . First, go to the British Museum ( owner of a collection of 4 million pieces of world civilizations ), then know the fantastic wax museum Madame Tussaud's . Then head to the National Gallery with famous paintings of the 19th century , and set aside one day to the Tate Modern. Opened in 2000 in an old mill on the banks of the River Thames meets modern works of authors such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí .Nearby, enjoy to check out The Globe , a replica Elizabethan theater where Shakespeare staged his plays . Incidentally, the tickets are usually promotional pieces and sold for half price on the day only .
Nearby, enjoy to check out The Globe , a replica Elizabethan theater where Shakespeare staged his plays . Incidentally, the tickets are usually promotional pieces and sold for half price on the day only .