LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School
“Complex problems need interdisciplinary minds.”
About LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School
LIS is the first new university to be granted degree-awarding powers in the UK since the 1960s. Its bachelor's degree in 'Interdisciplinary Problems and Methods' has no traditional majors. The curriculum is organized around complex, real-world problems — not academic subjects. Students learn quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and computational methods, then apply them to problems like 'How do we design cities for an ageing population?' or 'How do we transition to clean energy?'. LIS uses a flipped learning model with a strong 'prep culture' — students come prepared, and contact time is for application and discussion.
“The world doesn't have physics problems and sociology problems. It just has problems.”
Impact and recognition
First UK institution with degree powers from inception since 1960s
Called 'the most radical new university in decades' by The Times
Graduates hired by McKinsey, Google, NHS, UK Government
100% of curriculum is problem-based
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