About the university
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is a postgraduate school of public and global health in Bloomsbury, central London, founded in 1899. It teaches one-year MSc degrees in subjects such as epidemiology, health data science, medical statistics, infectious diseases, global mental health and tropical medicine, plus research degrees and distance learning. It has about 1,200 face-to-face master's and doctoral students and research income of more than £190 million a year.
Indian doctors, pharmacists, life scientists and public health graduates choose LSHTM for its specialist focus and research links in India, including work with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. LSHTM says ShanghaiRanking's 2025 subject ranking placed it 3rd in the world for public health. It does not appear in THE's World University Rankings, which exclude institutions without undergraduate teaching.
- Founded
- 1899, at the London Docks
- Students
- About 1,200 face-to-face master's and doctoral students, plus 2,500 by distance learning
- Global community
- Students, alumni and staff from over 190 countries
- Staff
- About 3,500 worldwide
- Campus
- Bloomsbury, central London
- Intake
- September (one-year full-time MSc)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,450
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each), PTE 76 (76 each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £34,590
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each), PTE 76 (76 each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £31,450
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each), PTE 76 (76 each)
- Postgraduate
MSc Control of Infectious Diseases
- Fee / year
- £31,450
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (or 2 years split-study)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each), PTE 76 (76 each)
- Postgraduate
MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Fee / year
- £34,590
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (2 years part-time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Band B: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each), PTE 76 (76 each)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £40,450
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- Check the programme page for its English band
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Health Data Science | 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split) | £31,450 | ≈ ₹38.4 lakh |
| MSc Epidemiology | 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split) | £34,590 | ≈ ₹42.2 lakh |
| MSc Medical Statistics | 1 year full-time (or 2 years part-time/split) | £31,450 | ≈ ₹38.4 lakh |
| MSc Control of Infectious Diseases | 1 year full-time (or 2 years split-study) | £31,450 | ≈ ₹38.4 lakh |
| MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health | 1 year full-time (2 years part-time) | £34,590 | ≈ ₹42.2 lakh |
| MSc Global Mental Health | 1 year full-time | £40,450 | ≈ ₹49.3 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- LSHTM does not teach undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate
- Most MSc programmes need a UK 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject; some, such as Epidemiology and Global Mental Health, ask for a 2:1. Tropical Medicine & International Health is for registered doctors only.
- For Indian graduates from 2023 onwards, LSHTM's guide treats a 4-year bachelor's (160+ credits) with 60% overall as a UK 2:2 and 65% as a 2:1. A 3-year degree with the same marks is accepted only for graduates of 2022 and earlier.
- Some programmes add a pre-entry assessment; Health Data Science needs a solid maths foundation and a 60–90 minute online test.
- Applicants needing a Student visa apply by a separate, earlier deadline in late July (26 July 2026 for 2026/27 entry).
Documents
- Online application
- Degree certificate and transcripts
- English test result (IELTS Online is not accepted)
- Any extra material your programme asks for (for example a pre-entry assessment)
- Passport
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Band B: 7.0 overall, 6.5 in each component; Band C: 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each |
| PTE Academic | Band B: 76 overall and in each component; Band C: 59 overall and in each |
| LanguageCert Academic SELT | Band B: 75 overall, 70 in each component |
| TOEFL and Duolingo | Not listed in LSHTM's English language requirements policy |
| Waiver | No waiver for Indian degrees; online tests, including IELTS Online, are not accepted |
Accommodation and living costs
LSHTM has around 40 rooms set aside in University of London intercollegiate halls (College Hall, International Hall and The Garden Halls) for 2026/27. Full-time offer holders can apply from 13 April, with priority for unconditional offer holders and international students new to the UK. Rooms are not guaranteed, so plan for private housing too.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| International Hall, catered single, shared bathroom40-week contract, 2026/27 | £302per week | ≈ ₹36,794 |
| Garden Halls, self-catered townhouse single50-week contract, 2026/27 | £340–352per week | ≈ ₹41,470 – ₹42,888 |
| International Hall, self-catered studio40-week contract, 2026/27 | £333–352per week | ≈ ₹40,647 – ₹42,934 |
| College Hall, catered en-suite40-week contract, 2026/27 | £380–456per week | ≈ ₹46,381 – ₹55,597 |
Campus and location
LSHTM has two sites in Bloomsbury, central London, and research hubs at the MRC Units in The Gambia and Uganda.
- One-year intensive MSc programmes, plus part-time and split-study options.
- Research in more than 100 countries, including malaria research in India.
- University of London intercollegiate halls nearby in Bloomsbury.
- Distance learning and online master's options for those who stay in India.
Careers and graduate outcomes
LSHTM's MSc programmes are aimed at careers in public health, epidemiology, health data and infectious disease research. The pages we opened publish no graduate employment figures. See our UK guide for Graduate visa rules.
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FAQs
How much does an LSHTM MSc cost for Indian students?
For 2026/27, overseas fees for full-time London MScs ranged from £31,285 to £40,450 depending on the programme, for example £31,450 for Health Data Science and £34,590 for Epidemiology.
Is my 3-year Indian degree accepted?
For graduates from 2023 onwards, LSHTM's guide expects a 4-year bachelor's with 60% (2:2) or 65% (2:1). A 3-year degree is accepted for graduates of 2022 and earlier. Check your programme page.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most programmes are Band B: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each part. Band C programmes need 6.5 with 6.0 in each part. IELTS Online is not accepted.
When is the deadline for Indian applicants?
Applicants who need a Student visa have an earlier deadline in late July for September entry. Apply early, as some programmes close sooner.
Sources
- LSHTM: tuition fees 2026-27 (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: master's degrees (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: MSc Health Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: MSc Epidemiology (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: general entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: English language requirements policy (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: India (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: University of London intercollegiate halls (opens in a new tab)
- LSHTM: introducing LSHTM (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.lshtm.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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