London South Bank University

London South Bank University

Top reasons to study here

  • Our teaching practice is informed and many courses offer work experience opportunities.
  • We offer a wide range of scholarships and discounts for international students including Nationality Scholarships, fee-discounts for LSBU alumni
  • Whatever the course, we have the facilities to fully support it.

Bachelor's programmes

Business & Management (45)
Engineering & Technology (44)
Social Sciences (36)
Medicine & Health (32)
Arts, Design & Architecture (23)
Applied Sciences & Professions (11)
Computer Science & IT (10)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (8)
Law (8)
Journalism & Media (7)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Education & Training (4)

Pre-Bachelor's programmes

Business & Management (37)
Engineering & Technology (31)
Social Sciences (22)
Arts, Design & Architecture (14)
Computer Science & IT (10)
Humanities (10)
Applied Sciences & Professions (7)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
Journalism & Media (4)
Medicine & Health (4)
Law (3)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Education & Training (2)

About

History

Originally the Borough Polytechnic Institute, we laid down roots in south London in 1892 and has been improving the lives of students, businesses and the local community ever since.

Our original aim 'to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health and well-being of young men and women' remains central to our mission today.  

Education

Our academic staff deliver an innovative curriculum. All staff enhance professional opportunities by combining their own knowledge of developed practice with education theory. As well as their academic backgrounds, you'll find staff have an impressive range of professional expertise and are often invited to act as consultants for external enterprises. As a leading provider of fully accredited professional courses and excellent industry links, a qualification from LSBU is recognised across the world.

Research

Our Research Centres are externally facing beacons of innovative, timely research, with an international reputation for achievement and innovation. A key role is to catalyse and support collaborations and work with the Research Groups to enable academics to learn from their peers and support the development of early career researchers.

Career

The Employability and Placements Service (LSBU Careers Hub and LSBU Employment) is here to help you develop the skills, experience and connections to gain graduate level employment after completion of your study

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021

GSSA 2021

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction Awards

University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
801 200
2021
1001
2020
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
801 -50
2021
751 -50
2020
701
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.

Services

Student services

At LSBU we provide advice and support for students on a wide range of non-academic and educational needs. Our aim is to enable all students to achieve their potential while studying, by providing an approachable and reliable service that students can trust. Any questions or concerns you may have, the student services are here for you.

We provide:

  • Accommodation advice
  • Disability and dyslexia support
  • Employment and career advice
  • Financial advice
  • ID card support
  • International student advice
  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Student life guide
  • Student status and Council Tax exemption letters

Housing services

LSBU is a part of the UUK which protects our students’ rights to safe, high-quality accommodation. This ensures our students get the best out of their time living in our residences. It outlines everything students can expect from our us as well as their responsibilities as tenants. The Code has already raised standards of accommodation at LSBU and underpins our ongoing dedication to our students. We are fully committed to providing safe, comfortable living environments which will help support our students in leading a successful and enjoyable student life.

Library services

LSBU has three library buildings - the Perry Library on Southwark Campus, which holds items for all LSBU courses, Havering Campus Library, which holds items for health-related courses, and Croydon Campus Library.

We have a range of study environments for individual and group learning, course materials, online information resources, as well as over 230,000 books and DVDs.  

Medical services

We strongly advise students to register with a doctor as soon as you enrol so that you can obtain immediate medical advice and assistance if you fall ill or have an accident.

Information on registering with a local GP is available on the NHS website and provided during Welcome Week. The closest GP surgery to the Southwark Campus is Princess Street Surgery. 

Student Life

Campus life

  • LSBU’s Southwark campus is in Elephant and Castle. It’s our main campus and has been our home since 1892. 
  • Our new Croydon campus is now open and will play a key role in our mission to transform lives, communities, businesses and society, through applied education. Croydon is fast becoming one of London's largest growth centres and our new home in Electric House is the first and only university in this ambitious community.
  • Away from the bustle and hustle of the city (which we know isn’t for everyone), Havering is a warm, welcoming and friendly campus environment. Classes are small and the campus has a tight knit community, which enables students to make friends and socialise with each other.

Sports facilities

We offer quality gym facilities, services and programmes to LSBU students, staff and the community. There is a 20+ station Fitness Suite, equipped with SMART Centre Technology for better performance monitoring and progression, as well as a selection of Free Weights including dumbbells from 2.5kg – 50kg and a Multi-Purpose Olympic Rack.

The gym also provides therapy services, personal fitness programmes and Personal Training, as well as an extensive Group Exercise Studio Timetable

Student clubs

South Bank Students’ Union (SBSU) is the center of student life on campus and home to a number of key services and activities designed to help you get the most out of your student experience.

Student Reviews

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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! I genuilenly love the university - it is very modern and cozy. While here is a lot of space to study, there are also plenty places to have a rest and have fun. Lecturers are brilliant. Everyone is super supportive and want everyone to succeed.

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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

it is hard to give an appropriate review. I am these years fresher, but because of covid, we haven't spent much time at the campus. Most of the lectures and seminars were online. So hopefully it will get better soon.

Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am highly enjoying my time at London South Bank University. It is full of challenges and fun. There are lots of opportunities available on the campus like clubs, societies, projects and events. I love all the subjects that I'm studying now or that I have studied last year.

London, England, United Kingdom

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