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London South Bank University

About London South Bank University (LSBU)

LSBU is a modern, vocationally-focused university based in the heart of London (Elephant & Castle / Southwark). It has roots back to the 1890s and positions itself strongly on employability, professional accreditations and industry links. The university homepage and international pages provide course, fee and admissions details.

 

Why choose LSBU

  • Central London location with strong links to employers and cultural amenities — great for placements, networking and part-time work.

  • Career-focused courses and professional accreditation emphasis (lots of programs are designed with employer skills in mind).

  • Recent major campus investment (the award-winning LSBU Hub) gives modern study, social and sport facilities.

 

Rankings & reputation (recent points)

  • LSBU made a notable rise in The Guardian University Guide 2025, jumping 22 places to 59th nationally — an indicator of improving student experience and outcomes.

  • Global ranking services list LSBU in the broader ranges used by QS/THE; check the specific subject ranking if you need program-level comparisons. (QS profile and summary pages provide context).

 

Campus locations & facilities

  • Southwark (Elephant & Castle) — LSBU’s main and historic campus; the central hub of teaching, library, cafés and student services.

  • Croydon campus — LSBU also has activity and provision in Croydon (used for specific programs and local partnerships).

  • The LSBU Hub (opened 2022 after a major retrofit) is the flagship learning and student-lifestyle building; it has won awards for sustainable retrofit and provides modern study, social and gym spaces.

 

Types of courses & modes of study

  • LSBU offers undergraduate (BA/BSc/BEng), postgraduate (MSc/MA/MPhil/MRes/MBA) and research degrees (PhD). There are also professional short courses, foundation/pathway provisions and CPD.

  • Delivery modes include on-campus (full-time), part-time, distance learning / online and blended provision — availability depends on the specific program. Use the Course Finder to filter by mode for each course.

 

How many programs / courses

  • Public listings (UCAS and LSBU Course Finder) show dozens to hundreds of course options depending on level and study mode — UCAS lists around 186 undergraduate course entries (varies by how “course” is counted) and LSBU’s course finder lets you browse undergrad/postgrad options. Always confirm the exact program name you want on LSBU’s Course Finder.

 

Highlights & student support

  • Strong links with local employers, NHS Trusts and industry partnerships (especially for health, engineering, business and built environment programs).

  • Modern, award-winning Hub building (sustainable retrofit) with central library, group study and social spaces.

  • Active international office, dedicated admissions and pre-arrival support for international students (visas, fees, travel guidance).

 

Practical next steps for you (if you’re considering LSBU)

  1. Use the LSBU Course Finder to find the exact program and check entry requirements & mode.

  2. Check International – Fees & Funding and the scholarships page for current offers and deadlines; note some awards are automatic and some require separate applications.

  3. If you need rankings or subject comparisons, look up subject-level rankings (QS / THE / Guardian) for the discipline you want — LSBU’s overall position varies by ranking system and improves on some national tables.

  4. Contact LSBU’s International Office or Book an Open Day / virtual event to ask program-specific questions (placements, accreditation, assessments).

Scholarship

  1. LSBU Future Global Graduate Awards — umbrella name for several awards given as tuition fee discounts on acceptance (deposit/payment deadlines apply). Key elements below.

  2. Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award — £2,000 per year for undergraduate students with strong academic results (AAB-equivalent / ~75%+ in many international systems). Not available if you already receive another LSBU award.

  3. The Global Success Scholarship — up to £4,000 (varies by subject) available to international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students for the first year; awarded on acceptance + payment of deposit by the set deadline. The award can also speed up visa/CAS processing.

  4. European Impact Scholarship — £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year for eligible European self-funded international students (applies for the entire duration of the UG/PGT programme). Check LSBU’s eligible countries table.

  5. Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award — £5,000 per year automatically applied for students who progress from a recognised LSBU global partner institution within the past two years.

  6. CEG (Cambridge Education Group) Progression Award — £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year for students progressing directly from an LSBU pathway programme delivered by CEG.

  7. PhD / Research Scholarships — LSBU offers Chancellor’s Scholarships (≈100 fee-waiver awards covering tuition for up to four years) and College-funded studentships (e.g., CTE studentships with stipend). Some PhD studentships include a stipend (£21,622 p.a. cited for 2025/26 CTE studentships). These are competitive and have their own application routes.

 

Who is eligible — the essentials

  • Most international scholarships above require you to be a new, self-funded international fee-paying student enrolling on a full-time standard undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate taught (PGT) programme at LSBU.

  • Vice-Chancellor award: academic threshold equivalent to AAB (or ~75%+ in many systems) and not already receiving another LSBU award.

  • Global Success and many Future Global Graduate Awards: you must accept your offer and pay your deposit (LSBU mentions a typical deposit of £2,000) within a specified timeframe (often within four weeks of meeting conditions) to qualify. Read the T&Cs for exact payment/deadline rules.

  • European Impact and TNE Partner awards have additional residency / partner-institution rules (check the eligible countries list and partner list on LSBU’s site).

 

How the awards are given / how to apply

  • Most Future Global Graduate Awards are applied automatically when you accept an offer and pay the deposit by the set deadline — you do not always need a separate scholarship application form. Always confirm the exact process for your course with LSBU Admissions.

  • PhD scholarships: application is usually via the Doctoral College / school-specific calls — many are assessed on your PhD application, research proposal and supervisor fit; some rounds are rolling until places are filled.

 

Typical documents you’ll need / checklist

  • Official offer of admission from LSBU (CAS/offer letter).

  • Academic transcripts / certificates (to demonstrate the grade threshold for merit awards).

  • Passport / ID.

  • Evidence of deposit payment (e.g., £2,000 deposit receipt) — important because many awards require payment by a deadline.

  • For progression / partner awards: evidence of studying at the partner institution (transcript or completion certificate).

  • For PhD scholarships: research proposal, references, CV, publications (if any).

 

Important deadlines & timing notes

  • LSBU states awards are given on acceptance and receipt of the deposit by a set deadline. The exact deposit deadline can vary by intake and scholarship; always check your offer email and LSBU’s scholarship terms for the intake year. (LSBU’s pages and T&Cs explain the payment/timeframe rules.)

  • PhD Chancellor’s Scholarships are often reviewed on a rolling basis until all places are filled — apply early.

 

Value estimates (examples)

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award: £2,000 per year (UG).

  • Global Success Scholarship: up to £4,000 (first year; UG & PGT; varies by subject).

  • European Impact / TNE Partner / CEG Progression awards: typically £5,000 (either per year or for the first year, depending on which award).

  • PhD CTE studentships: stipend £21,622 p.a. (2025/26 rate) for certain studentships; Chancellor’s Scholarships may be tuition fee waivers.

 

Practical tips (student-friendly)

  1. Accept + pay deposit early if you want to lock in Global Success / Future Global awards — many grants are contingent on deposit receipt. Keep receipts and screenshots.

  2. Check eligibility carefully (country lists, partner lists, and the difference between awards that are per-year vs first-year only). LSBU provides tables and full terms — read them.

  3. If you’re a pathway / OnCampus student, explore OnCampus → LSBU progression scholarships (e.g., OnCampus Success Scholarship progression offers). These are sometimes separate but complementary routes.

  4. For PhD applicants: apply early to the Doctoral College and target scholarships that match your school; some studentships buy project-specific fees + stipend.

  5. If uncertain, contact LSBU Admissions / International Office and ask which award you’ll automatically be considered for vs which needs a separate application — keep the reply email as a record.

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