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
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.
London South Bank University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 152 Bachelors
- 73 Scholarships
- 740 Academic Staff
- 12,144 Students
- 4,008 Students (int'l)
- 6,922 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
London South Bank University Overview
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London South Bank University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 100 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 851 | 801 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 133 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1304 | 1171 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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.
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.
London South Bank University Campus Locations
London South Bank University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 56 reviews
- 5 Star 16 Reviews
- 4 Star 27 Reviews
- 3 Star 10 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.0
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.0
- Student Diversity 4.0
Review of My BSc Computer Science Journey
Studying Computer Science at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has definitely been a journey for me. It wasn’t always easy, sometimes the workload got a bit overwhelming but I learned so much along the way. The classes covered everything from programming basics to real-world projects, and the lecturers really knew their stuff. I feel like my problem-solving skills and confidence have grown a lot thanks to the challenges I faced. Looking back, I’m grateful for everything I picked up and how it’s made me a better developer and thinker.
The Beauty of LSBU
I studied my undergraduate here too! Really love the university! The staff are kind and personal and really support development within and outside of the university! I feel at this university that I can be myself without judgement. Everyone is kind and inclusive! The staff are extremely knowledgeable and are happy to support anyone who needs it.
Total Satisfaction
I am satisfied with the course presentation, lecture materials and lectures methodology
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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