London South Bank University

London South Bank University is located in the heart of London, the capital of business, opportunity and cultural vibrancy. For 127 years LSBU has provided students with education and career success. With 19,000 students studying full-time, part-time or on Continuous Professional Development courses, we are a large university offering students a wide range of opportunities in a number of subject areas within our 7 schools. We’ve been awarded Silver for teaching excellence under the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). We are also proud to be the only university to be awarded University of the Year for Graduate Employment for two years in a row (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019).

With teaching from professionals and specialists in their chosen fields plus relevant, practical experience, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, opportunities and skills you need for a successful career. Our courses are career-focused and alongside mentoring, we offer the opportunity to undertake placements, internships or work experience. Before and after graduation our Employability Service will support you in finding a job, interview techniques and more.

Our staff and students embody and embrace our values of:

  • Excellence – We are known for working to a high standard and providing a quality service to all.
  • Professionalism – Everyone takes personal accountability and responsibility, leads by example and inspires others.
  • Integrity – Everyone takes personal accountability and responsibility, leads by example and inspires others.
  • Inclusivity – We celebrate being a diverse and vibrant community, where there are no barriers to inclusion and where we view the differences between people as a source of strength.
  • Creativity – We are innovative, generating ideas and opportunities that are useful in solving problems and enhancing the reputation of the University.

 

Location

London, England (UK)

London is a colourful and energetic world city. During your time here you will be able to experience cultures from every corner of the globe with ease. As an LSBU student, you can find anything from food, music and art of every kind right on your doorstep for you to enjoy. London is also a city filled with a wealth of opportunities – in a city of 8 million, you never know what your future will bring!

Ideally located within London Fare Zone 1, our campus is convenient to get to on public transport, or even by bike or on foot from every direction. We’re also minutes away from some of the capital’s best bars, restaurants and clubs – our main campus is a 10-minute walk from the South Bank Centre, one of London’s premier districts for nightlife, arts and culture – as well as moments from other world-renowned art galleries, world famous theatres and historic museums. We are in Elephant & Castle; on the doorstep of commerce, opportunity and cultural vibrancy. We know what we stand for and we play to our strengths.

 

School & Faculty

  • Applied Sciences
  • Arts & Creative Industries
  • Built Environment & Architecture
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Health & Social Care
  • Law & Social Sciences

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Rankings

Rankings  Subject / Topics  Resources
#72 University in the UK QS World University Ranking 2025
#4 Mental Health Nursing in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#10 Economics in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#18 Nursing in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#19 Counselling and Occupational Therapy in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#27 Chemical Engineering in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#33 Accounting and Finance in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#33 Marketing and Public relations in the UK the Guardian University League Table 2024
#48 Architecture in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
#51 Art and Design in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025