Lendwise international student loans
Lendwise offers on a select basis loans to international students for MBA or other postgraduate courses. Loans are provided predominantly for tuition fees (excluding deposit amounts or commitment fees payable prior to the start of the course).
Statistics
Last update: 2024
*starting from 2019
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£1.5 million + funded
More than 720 applications
Representative example
Figures for illustrative purposes only. Your proposal will be unique to your profile and may differ.
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Borrow £30,000 for full-time MSc
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Loan Origination Fee £1,200 (added to your loan)
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Total Amount Repayable £59,976
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Interest Rate: 11.5% (fixed for the duration of your loan)
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No repayments while you study (for full-time courses only)
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Repayments begin 3 months after your course ends
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120 monthly repayments of £499.80 after your course ends
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Representative APR of 12.79%
Courses we support
Executive Master’s Degrees
| TRIUM Global Executive MBA Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time modular Duration: 18 months | Executive Global Master’s in Management Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 17 months | Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 12 months |
Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 22 months | Executive Master of Laws (ELLM) Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 36 – 48 months | Executive MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months |
Executive MSc Behavioural Science Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 16 months | Executive MSc in Cities Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 18 months | MSc Finance (part-time) Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 21 months |
| Executive MSc Health Economics, Policy and Management Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 24 months | Executive MSc Healthcare Decision Making (in collaboration with NICE) Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 24 months | Executive MSc Health Economics, Outcomes and Management in Clinical Sciences Find us under External funding opportunities on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Part-time Duration: 24 months |
MSc Programmes
| Master’s in Management Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months | Global Master’s in Management Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 24 months | MSc Marketing Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months |
| MSc Human Resources and Organisations Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time* Duration: 12 months | MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time* Duration: 12 months | MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months |
| MSc Management and Strategy Find us under External funding opportunities or in the Private Loans Guide on the official LSE website. Find out more. Format: Full-time Duration: 12 months | ||
| * & Part -time (24 months) for home students only |
Find out more for Graduate Programmes.
Frequently asked questions about LSE
How much does an MSc cost at LSE?
MSc tuition fees vary depending on the programme.
For UK students, most MSc programmes cost approximately £18,300–£43,000
For international students, most MSc programmes cost approximately £30,400–£43,000.
Finance-related MScs can exceed £50,000.
Tuition fees for the 2026/27 intake – find them here.
How long is an MSc at LSE?
The duration of the LSE MSc program usually takes one year to complete.
Some of them take two years.
What is required to get into LSE for the MSc programme?
Undergraduate degree
Academic transcripts
CV/resume
English language Proficiency
Personal Statement
References
Work experience
Application Materials
Find out more.
What is the entrance exam for MSc programs at LSE?
For most MSc programs at LSE, there isn’t a general entrance exam requirement. Admissions decisions are primarily based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, personal statements, and references.
However, certain MSc programs might require tests like GMAT / GRE.
What is the GMAT score for LSE?
The GMAT score requirements for MSc programs at LSE can vary depending on the specific program. Generally, competitive GMAT scores for LSE programs are often in the range of 680 to 730 or higher.
What rank is LSE?
QS World University Rankings 2026
LSE is ranked 56th globally.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Social Sciences & Management
LSE is ranked 5th globally.
What is the acceptance rate for LSE?
LSE has an estimated overall acceptance rate 8–12%.
Frequently asked questions about the Lendwise application
How early do I need to apply?
We suggest applying early (at the time of applying for entrance). We aim to respond to you with a quotation within 2 business days. If you leave your financing planning late, you risk having to scramble for a decision within a tight deadline of paying your deposit and/or commitment fee. This is especially true if you have applied in a late application cycle.
What documents do I need?
You do not need any documents to apply. If you have been habitually resident outside the United Kingdom it is a good idea to source your credit report from your country of residence credit rating agency. If you are offered a loan and accept your loan proposal you may be requested to provide other documents to confirm your employment and salary status, own funds contribution, scholarship.
What happens if the amount I require changes?
If your requirements change our Loans Team will be happy to assist you with other scenarios.
Why do you only offer 3 months of post graduation grace period when other companies offer more than 6?
We closely follow the employment report and other employment statistics of LSE MSc graduates over the years. Extending the grace period adds up significantly to your cost of financing for no apparent benefit.
What types of student loans does Lendwise offer?
Our loan products generally fall into these key categories:
