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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. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

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. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

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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

Impractical times

Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars

I have studied during COVID and did not have many opportunities to practice, which has made my studying experience not so interactive

LSBU review

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.

I learned a lot

Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's a great university and focus on practical more than theoretical

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