LSE was established in 1895 and has since developed into one of the top colleges for social science in the world, ranking alongside Harvard, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. LSE, a specialized institution with an international student body, has campuses throughout the world in addition to its campus in the heart of London. The School, which was established in 1895, has a distinguished reputation for academic distinction. 16 Nobel laureates have been alumni or staff members of the LSE.