Explore our campus

LSE has just one campus, based in central London. All of our buildings are next door to one another and on campus you will find all of the facilities and services you'll need as a student.

Student vlogger Elli shares her favourite study spots on campus

Food on campus and in halls at LSE - LSE Student Vlog by first year BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science student Elli

• Departments! Although you'll have lectures and classes in lots of different buildings across the campus, each department has its own academic offices, common rooms and study spaces located in a specific building. Our interactive map shows you which departments are based in which building. 
• Lecture theatres and seminar/ class teaching rooms 
• LSE's Library
• Cafes, restaurants, bars and pub
• LSE Students' Union Gym
• LSE Faith Centre
• NHS doctors surgery, private dental practice and nursery
• All support services (read more in the 'Student Support section')

For more detailed information about our on campus facilities take a look at our Campus Life page.

As a new undergraduate offer holder you're guaranteed accommodation in one of our LSE or University of London halls for your first year (if you list us as your firm choice on UCAS and apply by the accommodation deadline). Have a look at our step-by-step guide to booking LSE student accommodation. 

Use our accommodation search tool to have a look at the different options available. You can filter by room type, annual cost, catering provision (catered or self-catered), contract length and facilities. You can also take virtual 360° tours of the LSE halls of residence. 

Visit our accommodation webpages to find out more about support whilst living in halls, access guidance for students with disabilities or other support needs and check important dates and deadlines.

Living in halls is a great way to experience living in London, adjust to student life and meet new people. The hall committees arrange a number of social events, including welcome activities at the start of the year, pizza parties, film nights and boat parties. Read LSE graduate and previous President of Bankside House Ishaaq's blog post about living in halls. 

Each residence has a warden team who provide support, assistance and guidance to ensure the personal and social wellbeing of students during their time at the hall. They're on duty overnight and all weekend, so support is always available. 

LSE halls of residence:

• Bankside House 
• Carr-Saunders Hall
• High Holborn Residence 
• Passfield Hall 
• Rosebery Hall 
• Lillian Knowles Hall
• urbanest King's Cross* 
• urbanest Westminster Bridge*

University of London halls of residence:

• College Hall 
• Connaught Hall 
• International Hall 
• Nutford House 
• Sidney Webb House 
• The Garden Halls 

*This hall is managed and owned by urbanest student accommodation. LSE has a warden/representative on site to support LSE students.

Watch our student vlogs to find out more about living in halls:

 

Student Accommodation Tour: Rosebery Hall with Elli

 

Student Accommodation tour: LSE Rosebery Hall

Student Accommodation tour: LSE Bankside House

Student Accommodation tour: LSE Carr-Saunders Hall

Student Accommodation tour: Sidney Webb House

Student vlogger Emma shares 10 unusual things to bring to student halls

Living at home

Allison's top tips for commuting students

Living in halls is not mandatory. Some students may choose to continue living at home, or in private halls or private accommodation during their studies. Our Peer Support Scheme and Student Academic Mentor programme can help students feel more connected with the LSE community. 

Read LSE graduate and alum Kit's blog post about her experience of living at home whilst studying at LSE.

What happens after first year? 

Finding a flat in London: student vlogger Daniella shares her experiences of private renting

After first year, most students will move out of halls and into private residences. Due to the concentration of universities in the city, there isn’t a single student area in London, so there are lots of options available!

LSE has its own private housing database, Studentpad and advice and guidance is available from LSE’s Residential Services team and the University of London Housing Services. The University of London offer a contract checking serive, organise an annual housing fair, run flatemate finder events and have created a Private Housing Guide. 

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Being a student in London has lots of academic, social and professional benefits. Have a look through the resources below to find out more about studying in London, and access tips on how to spend your time in the city.

• Essential London - key sights, places and experiences
• A student's guide to London 
• LSE LIFE in London
• Top reasons to be a student in London
• London on a budget
• Watch our student vlogs
• Read our student blogs and find out more about London life

We have recently completed a £125 million redevelopment of our Centre Building. The new building is home to several departments, a cafe, lecture theatres and seminar rooms, roof terraces and lots of study spaces for students.

Our newest building, The Marshall Building, opened in January 2022. The Marshall Building includes a Sports Centre, arts rehearsal facilities, music practice rooms, a cafe, teaching and learning spaces alongside academic departments and support services.

Tour the SU Space in the Marshall Building