London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE for short. Founded in 1895, it is a world-renowned top public research university in Britain. It is also known as "G5 Super Elite University" with Oxford University, Cambridge University, University College London and Imperial College London in London. It is a member of the London University Alliance and the prestigious Golden Triangle University and Russell University Group.

LSE enjoys a good reputation in social science, academia, finance, politics and business. By the end of 20 16, LSE alumni and staff included 18 Nobel Prize winners, 34 heads of government or state, 3 1 members of the British House of Commons and 42 members of the House of Lords. In the QS World University Rankings from 20 13 to 20 17, LSE ranked second in the world in social science and management for five consecutive years, second only to Harvard University.

2. University of St Andrews

St Andrews University? (St. Andrews University), founded in 14 13, is one of the top 100 universities in the world and an old British prestigious school. It is located in St Andrews, an ancient town on the east coast of Scotland, England. It is the most profound university in Scotland and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world after Oxford and Cambridge.

St Andrews University is one of the least populous universities in Britain, but it is still considered as one of the top public research universities in Britain.

The University of St Andrews ranked third in the ranking of British universities published by The Times in 20 17, third in the ranking of the Guardian's complete university guide in 20 18, 1 in Scotland, third in the UK, and second only to Oxford University and Cambridge University in academic ranking. According to the data in the ranking, the entrance threshold of this school is the highest among universities in Scotland, and its student satisfaction is also among the top three in the UK.

3. Imperial College London

Imperial College London of London (1907) was founded in London, England, and it is a world-class public research university focusing on science, engineering, medicine and business. The full name is Imperial College of Medicine, and the Ministry of Education of China officially translated it as London Imperial College London, also known as London Imperial College London. London Imperial College London enjoys a top reputation in international academic circles, and is one of the most innovative universities in the world, ranking among the top ten in the world in various authoritative lists.

Imperial College London, London is a member of the Russell University Group of the British Ivy League, and is also known as the "G5 Super Elite University" with Cambridge University, Oxford University, University College London and London School of Economics. The research level is recognized as the top three universities in Britain, especially famous for their engineering majors. There is a saying in British education that there are three pillars. Oxford is the best liberal arts college, Cambridge is the best science college, and London Imperial College London is the best engineering college. Among the relevant figures of Imperial College, * * has 14 Nobel Prize winners and 3 Fields Prize winners.

4. Oxford University

Oxford University, referred to as "Oxford", is located in Oxford, England. It is a world-famous public research university, which adopts college federalism, and is also called "Niu Jian" with Cambridge University, University College London, London Imperial College London and London School of Economics.

Founded in 1 167, Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest higher education institution in the world. Oxford University has emerged a group of top scientific masters, and trained a large number of epoch-making artists and heads of state, including 27 British prime ministers and dozens of world heads of state, political and business leaders.

Up to 20 17, 69 Nobel Prize winners (ninth in the world), 3 Fields Prize winners (twentieth in the world) and 6 Turing Prize winners (eighth in the world) have studied or worked in Oxford University. Oxford University has a lofty academic status and extensive influence in the fields of mathematics, physics, medicine, law and business, and is recognized as one of the top higher education institutions in the world today.

5. Cambridge University

Cambridge University (Cambridge University; Title: Cantab), located in Cambridge, England, is a world-famous public research university, which adopts college federalism and belongs to the same "G5 Super Elite University" as Oxford University, University College London, London Imperial College London and London School of Economics. Cambridge University is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world. Its predecessor was an association of scholars founded in 1209.

In 20 18, Times Higher Education ranked second in the global universities, fourth in the global employment competitiveness of university graduates, and seventh in the global universities of American news. In the 20 18 list of top 500 world brands, Cambridge University ranked 106.

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As of August 20 14, there are 138 universities in Britain, including the world-famous Russell Group, the top university alliance in Britain. The two most famous universities in the world are Oxford University and Cambridge University.

In addition, there are Imperial College London, Edinburgh University, Sheffield University, Bristol University, Birmingham University, Nottingham University, King's College London, Warwick University, York University, Southampton University, London School of Economics and Political Science, Newcastle University, Glasgow University, Manchester University, Liverpool University, Exeter University, Queen Mary College London University and Durham University. There are many other famous universities, such as London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-UK