1. Enquirers should first register with HEDD at www.hedd.ac.uk.
2. Select ‘London School of Economics’ from the list of UK higher education institutions and choose the 'verify a degree award' option.
3. Log in to HEDD and submit the details you wish to verify:

• name
• date of birth
• degree programme title
• level of award
• year of graduation
• degree classification
• dates of attendance (if required)

There is a charge of £14 per enquiry plus VAT where appropriate.

If the information submitted matches that held in the HEDD dataset, the verification will be completed automatically.

Where incorrect, incomplete or unmatched information is provided, the request will require manual review by LSE. Manual verification requests can take up to 15 working days to complete, as set out within the HEDD portal, and cannot be expedited.

Third-party enquirers can view the status and response deadline of their request within the HEDD portal. Students and alumni seeking an update should contact the third-party enquirer in the first instance, as they have visibility of the expected completion date.

We encourage enquirers to ensure that the information submitted is accurate and matches the individual's LSE record, as this will allow the request to be verified automatically where possible.

If you have any problems, queries or comments about this system, please email HEDD directly at heddhelp@prospects.ac.uk.

If a personal (character) reference is required, please contact the appropriate academic department directly.

To verify qualifications gained on an LSE external study programme, please contact the University of London International Programmes office.

To verify attendance at the LSE Summer School, please contact the Summer School office.