London Academy of Business and Management (LABM)

About LABM

• LABM’s head office address is listed as 6-9 The Square, Stockley Business Park, Uxbridge, UB11 1FW, London, UK.

• According to their website: “LABM is part of ATHE, a global awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual. We offer Internationally Recognised Qualifications (IRQ) from Levels 3 to 7 — such as Business Management University Foundation Programme, Sales & Marketing, Leadership & Team Working, IT & Computing, HR Management, Hotel & Hospitality, Accounting & Finance, Business Strategic Management (MBA), and Entrepreneurship & Management.”

• Their mission statement emphasises providing “accessible, affordable, high-quality courses that meet the diverse needs of both students and professionals.”

• They promote “online university progression courses … distance learning” allowing learners worldwide to access UK university-linked qualifications.

Why choose LABM? (for international students)

• Flexibility & online orientation: LABM strongly emphasises online/distance learning — “study anywhere/any time” is a key message on their site.

• Pathway to UK university degrees: They claim that their Level 3-7 qualifications are “approved as a progression pathway … to relevant bachelor’s and master’s Top Up degrees by 25 UK and international Universities.”

• Affordable pricing: Some of their course pricing is visibly lower than typical full-UK campus degrees (for example, online Level 7 diplomas at ~£3,500).

• International mix: Because most offerings are online and open globally, international students may find access easier than only campus-based programmes.

University ranking & accreditation status

• I could not find any widely recognised university ranking (e.g., QS, THE, Guardian) listing LABM as an independent full-university-status institution in the UK. This suggests it functions more as a private academy / online provider / pathway provider rather than a traditional UK university with full research university status.

• Accreditation: The website indicates LABM works via ATHE (an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual).

• As a prospective international student, you’ll want to check carefully:

  • Is the qualification eligible for UK student visa (if you plan to study in the UK physically)?

  • Is the award recognised by the destination university you aim to progress to (for top-up or full degree)?

  • How well employers recognise the qualification in your home country or region.

Campus locations

• Head Office: Uxbridge, London (Stockley Business Park) for the administrative base.

• No clear evidence of large full-scale physical campuses (with student accommodation, labs, etc) listed on the website for international students. The emphasis is strongly on online/distance delivery.

• If you require physical campus experience (UK in-person), you should contact LABM to clarify whether there are UK on-campus intake programmes, which UK campuses, and what they offer for international students (visa, accommodation, student support).

Types of courses (study levels) & modes of learning

• Study levels: LABM offers qualifications from Level 3 (foundation) up to Level 7 (equivalent to MBA/masters level) in the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) sense. Examples: Level 3 University Foundation, Level 4/5 Diplomas, Level 7 Extended Diplomas.

• Types: Business Management, Sales & Marketing, IT & Computing, HR Management, Hotel & Hospitality, Accounting & Finance, Strategic Management & Leadership (MBA) etc.

• Mode of learning: Mostly online / distance learning, or “online university progression” format. The website says “study anywhere / any time on PC, mobile and tablet.”

• For international students: This means you may not need to relocate to the UK, but you must verify whether the UK campus option exists (if you want in-person) and whether the online mode is accepted for your visa/recognition in your home country.

Number of programmes offered

• The website lists “a wide range” of courses offering “online university progression programmes” but it doesn’t provide a precise number of total programmes.

• On their course search page, examples show multiple courses (Level 3, Level 4/5, Level 7) at different specialisations.

• Based on the pricing table: For instance, Level 7 Strategic Management & Leadership Extended Diploma, Level 7 Strategic Sales Management, Level 7 Project Management Diploma, Level 4/5 Diplomas in Accounting/Finance, IT & Computing etc.

• Estimate: Likely dozens of distinct programmes (specialisations + levels) rather than hundreds of full-degree courses.

• If you need the exact number for the upcoming intake, you should request a course catalogue or list from LABM directly.

Highlights & strengths

• Strong online and distance-learning orientation: ideal if you are in India/Asia and want UK-linked qualifications without full relocation.

• Level 3-7 pathway structure offers foundation → diploma → top-up degree route (if partnered with UK universities) which may suit students looking to build gradually.

• More affordable pricing compared to many full campus UK universities (especially for online format).

• International access: open to learners from around the globe (web site emphasises “equal opportunity to learners from around the globe”).

• Quick entry: Because many programmes are online, you might have more flexibility in intake date compared to strict campus-only programmes.

Latest updates

• Their online-courses page (dated ~9 months ago) states: “Our self-paced learning platform allows you to study whenever and wherever it suits you.”

• The courses page shows that Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (MBA advanced entry) is priced at £3,500.

• The “About” page indicates a new partnership with Oxford International (OI) to offer an English Language Level Test (ELLT), which appears to be an online 4-step assessment.

• No publicly visible large ranking jump or major accreditation change listed on the website that I located (so you may want to ask direct current status).

Scholarship

What isn’t available

On the “Applying for admission” page of LABM the form clearly states:

• In the FAQ section under “Is there any financial assistance available?” LABM says they do not list scholarships – they only mention an interest-free payment plan for fees.

• So for LABM’s own programmes (especially online/distance) there appear to be no dedicated scholarships or fee-waivers for international students listed on their website.

What about partner or affiliated scholarships?

• There is a possibility (though not clearly listed) that LABM’s “Progression” or “University Top-up” partnerships might have some scholarship schemes through the partner university rather than LABM itself. But I found no explicit information on LABM facilitating scholarships for international students.

• Therefore if you are planning via LABM you will likely need to self-fund, or seek external scholarships (from your country, from government, from foundations) rather than rely on internal LABM scholarships.

What to do if you are an international student looking at LABM

Since there are no internal scholarships clearly advertised, here are the checklist items:

1. Confirm programme type: Are you enrolling in an online/distance course through LABM only, or is it a “university top-up” on-campus UK partner route? If on-campus, check visa, fees, living costs.

2. Check fees & payment plan: LABM offers interest-free payment plans in some cases. Make sure to ask how many instalments, what the total cost.

3. Check if partner university has scholarships: If you are doing a top-up via a partner university (UK campus) through LABM, check with that university whether they offer scholarships to international students.

4. Seek external scholarship funding: Since LABM itself says no internal scholarships, look at:

   • Government scholarships in your home country for studying abroad

   • UK “international student scholarships” offered by other universities

   • Private/foundation scholarships for your subject or region

5. Document everything & ask for confirmation in writing: Since some offerings may change, always ask for confirmation: “Are there any scholarships or fee-waivers available to me as an international student on this specific course?” – directly to LABM admissions via email.

6. Consider cost vs value: Especially if you’re paying full fees without a scholarship, check the credentials of the programme, recognition of the top-up university, how the credits transfer, what career outcomes are realistic.