The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has an outstanding international reputation in public health and tropical medicine, and offers world-class master's and research degrees. Seeking to offer challenge, choice and individual learning, the School is particularly noted for the excellence of its postgraduate medical training. Our academic staff are leading experts in their fields giving students unparalleled access to their knowledge and experience. The courses are recognised by national and international employers attracting highly motivated graduates and experienced professionals.

The UK Research Assessment Exercise confirmed the School as a world-leading centre for research and the School has been ranked one of the top three research institutions in the country in the Times Higher Education's ‘table of excellence’.

In 2003, the School was one of the first institutions to undergo the new method of institutional audit by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The School was awarded the highest grade.