During the second week of October, Brennan visited several universities across Chile’s regions, including Universidad San Sebastián in Puerto Montt, Universidad de La Frontera, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Universidad Autónoma in La Araucanía, and Universidad de O’Higgins in Rancagua.
“Over two-thirds of our students come from outside the UK, representing over 140 nationalities. As part of this vibrant international diversity, we are always keen to attract outstanding students and future changemakers from across South America. LSE visits Chile every year to connect with potential students, and this year we extended our outreach to visit universities outside Santiago,” Brennan shared during his visit.
LSE has welcomed Chilean students for over 50 years and is one of the top destinations for Chilean postgraduate students in the UK. “Each year, we welcome more than 70 new Chilean students at LSE, and the university also serves as a hub for research and debate on Chilean topics,” Brennan noted.
In fact, last September, Andrés Velasco, former Chilean Finance Minister and current Dean of the LSE School of Public Policy, hosted a special event in conversation with Chilean Finance Minister Mario Marcel. Brennan added, “Several LSE academics produce world-leading research on Chile’s history, politics, and economy (for example, Tanya Harmer), and the university regularly hosts guest speakers from the region to advance these important conversations about Chile, and Latin America as a whole, on the global stage.”
LSE is committed to advancing public service knowledge. In August 2018, the university launched its School of Public Policy (SPP), led by Andrés Velasco, to ensure this mission continues for future public sector leaders. “The LSE School of Public Policy aims to bring together a global community passionate about policy change, fostering the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing policy challenges. This global network allows students to benefit from the experiences and perspectives of their peers from diverse public service backgrounds,” Brennan explained.
Reflecting on his visit to Chile and his tour across several regions, Brennan affirmed that “we are keen to see greater regional representation of Chilean talent.” He reiterated that LSE’s founding purpose is “for the betterment of society” and that the university seeks to empower its students with both the academic and practical skills needed to make a positive impact on communities worldwide.
Fundación Luksic’s International Education Program supports Chilean students in accessing cutting-edge study programs at leading institutions worldwide. One of the foundation’s partnerships is with the London School of Economics, which has enabled 32 Chileans to attend programs at the prestigious university since 2020.
Each year, Fundación Luksic offers four Luksic Scholarships for Public Service in collaboration with LSE: two scholarships for candidates admitted to the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and two for those accepted into the Master of Public Administration (MPA). These opportunities aim to support the development of leaders and experts dedicated to public service.
To apply for the Luksic Scholarships, interested candidates must submit their applications directly to the university, following its admission and financial aid processes.
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open until January 2025. More information is available here.
