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London South Bank University

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London South Bank University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    London South Bank University is a public university in London, United Kingdom. It suits students who want to study at a university in the capital and are looking for a public institution with a broad UK higher-education setting.

  2. What you can study

    London South Bank University is a university in London, but the programme catalogue is still being compiled.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the entry requirements, documents, and deadlines on the university website. The university’s current international application steps are not published here, so confirm the process directly with admissions before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in London can be significant, so budget separately for accommodation, transport, food, and everyday expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in the United Kingdom, and the language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, confirm your visa requirements, entry conditions, accepted documents, and how the university handles international applications on the official website.

  6. How it compares

    There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom, so LSBU sits in a large national higher-education market. Its main distinguishing points are that it is public, based in London, and located in Elephant and Castle in Southwark near the South Bank of the River Thames.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about London South Bank University

What type of university is London South Bank University?

It is a public university.

Where is London South Bank University located?

It is in Elephant and Castle, London, in the London Borough of Southwark.

What country is London South Bank University in?

It is in the United Kingdom.

What is the university’s website?

https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/

Overview

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name. Founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, it achieved university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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