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London South Bank University
London, London, United Kingdom
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Why study at London South Bank University?
London South Bank University is a public university in Southwark, central London, founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute and granted university status in 1992. It has a strongly vocational focus, with established provision in nursing and midwifery, allied health, engineering, the built environment and business, and teaches around 15,000 students.
At a glance
London South Bank University in numbers
- 2Campuses
- 1892Founded
- 901–950QS World Ranking 2027
- 701–800THE World Ranking 2027
- #77Guardian 2026
- #86THE REF ranking 2021
- 17,000Students
- 101–200THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
901–950
QS World University Rankings 2027
701–800
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#77
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#86
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
101–200
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
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Southwark Campus
LSBU’s Southwark campus is in Elephant and Castle. It’s our main campus and has been our home since 1892. If you think you know Elephant and Castle, think again. £3 billion has been invested into the area, including a £20 million new public leisure centre, 1,693 affordable homes and 10,000 jobs, plus training and apprenticeships. It’s a unique place and is without doubt one of the most up-and-coming areas in London - so come and be part of it!
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Croydon Campus
Croydon is one of the city’s biggest growth centres, and we’re playing our part in its regeneration. We are easily accessible; our central Croydon location offers great public transport links to and from Central London and the south of England, and is just a 14-minute train journey to Gatwick airport. We are a 5-minute walk from East Croydon station, a 9-minute walk from West Croydon station and there are many bus routes and tram stops within a few minutes of the campus.
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Scholarships
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- Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award
- Global Success Scholarship
- Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
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