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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 801 | 901 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 24 places compared to 2026
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 1304 | 1171 | 1147 |
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By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| 601 | 601 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 60 reviews
I have had a really positive experience at London South Bank University. The academic programs are highly practical, focusing heavily on real-world applications, data, and modern industry techniques rather than just pure theory. The professors are supportive and bring valuable industry insights into the classroom. The campus location is also a massive bonus�being right in the heart of London makes commuting easy and offers fantastic opportunities for networking and student life. I would highly recommend LSBU to anyone looking for a university that genuinely prepares you for the professional world.
The programme offers a good mix of theory and practical learning. The lecturers are supportive and the university provides helpful resources for students. The multicultural environment also makes studying more interesting. However, administrative processes can sometimes be slow. Overall, it is a good place to study and I would recommend it to other students.
Best choice I ever made going to LSBU, the teaching is brilliant and the knowledge of the teachers is second to none. Really enjoy this experience and would highly recommend this university. As a mature student I was more interested in the academic side of my course and not the social scene and this did not disappoint. The Professors introduced me to so many new aspects of psychology and provided me with a solid base to build my career.
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