Thinking about studying in the heart of London and actually getting there without headaches? This guide is your one-stop, data-checked playbook to London South Bank University (LSBU) the courses international students choose, the fees to budget, the rankings that matter, and the admissions steps to secure your place with NWC Education by your side at every step. We’ve supported 500+ successful LSBU applications, offer free consultations, Bangla-language and Sylheti-friendly support, and routinely secure £1,000–£5,000 in scholarships for our students. 

LSBU sits minutes from the Thames on London’s vibrant South Bank, founded in 1892 as Borough Polytechnic and granted university status in 1992. It holds a TEF Silver rating, appears in major world rankings (THE 601–800 band), and educates around 17,500 students at the university level within a 31,000+ Group.

Study in the centre of London’s energy

LSBU’s main campus sits by Elephant & Castle—walkable to the London Eye, South Bank arts venues, and major employers. You get a career-first education in a global city that doubles as your professional playground. LSBU’s mission is unapologetically practical applied education with strong NHS, engineering, tech, and business links. 

Rankings & quality snapshot

• TEF Silver: high-quality student outcomes; student experience Bronze; overall Silver.
  
• THE World University Rankings 2025: 601–800 overall, with solid subject placements (e.g., Medical & Health 401–500, Psychology 401–500).
  
• Big leap in Guardian tables recently (59th in 2025), and strong subject showings continue in 2026.
  

Student & outcomes insights

• LSBU (university) enrolment around 17,500; LSBU Group ~31,100 learners (including FE, academies and transnational).
  
• UK-wide Graduate Outcomes (HESA, latest release July 2025): ~82% in employment or unpaid work 15 months after graduation; LSBU’s own messaging highlights top earnings among London modern universities.
  

What about costs?

Budget £1,200–£1,500/month for living in London, depending on your lifestyle and housing, with the UKVI Student visa maintenance requirement set at £1,483/month (for up to 9 months). We’ll show you exactly how to plan. 

NWC success story (real regions, real wins)

“Ahmed from Sylhet chose LSBU’s engineering route. With NWC’s Bangla-language support, we optimised his profile and secured a £3,000 scholarship and a placement-focused programme that boosted his employability trajectory. His parents loved that we handled the visa end-to-end.”

With NWC Education’s 500+ successful LSBU applications, explore why LSBU excels in courses, fees, rankings, and admissions, and how we de-risk your journey.

Courses & Rankings

Programmes for international students

Levels & awards

• Undergraduate: BA/BSc/BEng (typically 3 years, some sandwich/placement 4 years).
  
• Postgraduate: MSc/MA/MBA (1 year standard; some 2 years with placement).
  
• International pathways: International Year One with guaranteed progression on successful completion; pre-sessional English also available.
  

January & September intakes (2025/26)

• Main intakes: September 2025 and January 2026 across selected programmes (e.g., Data Science, Computer Science Conversion, Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction PM).
  

Delivery: full-time; some part-time/blended options at PG depending on course.

Career alignment
LSBU is known for applied learning, NHS and industry partnerships, and strong early-career earnings among London modern universities ideal if you want quick ROI and London internships. UK-wide outcomes also remain robust at 15 months. NWC matches you to courses with placement options and the best odds for CAS and post-study goals.

High-demand subject clusters at LSBU

• Engineering & the Built Environment (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Civil; Architecture & Construction, Building Services).
  
• Business & Management (Accounting & Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, Project Management, MBA).
  
• Health & Social Care (Nursing, Public Health, Allied Health note some NHS-linked courses have limited places for internationals.
  
• Computing & Creative Tech (Data/AI, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Game Dev/Media).
  

NWC tip: LSBU highlighted strong Guardian subject results, top 5 nationally for Social Work, Forensic Science, and Mechanical Engineering in the 2026 tables, evidence of growing strength in applied disciplines employers love. We’ll angle your course choices to these strengths for ROI.

program matches (popular with international applicants)

Course (example)	Level	Typical Duration	2025/26 Tuition (International)	Career Alignment
BEng Mechanical Engineering	UG	3 years	from ~£15,500/yr	Grad roles in design, manufacturing, energy; strong London placement ecosystem.
BSc Business Analytics	UG	3 years	from ~£15,500/yr	Data/business analyst roles; pathways into FinTech & consulting.
MSc Project Management	PG	1 year	from ~£16,000–£17,000	PM roles across construction, tech, and healthcare; London employer demand.
MSc Cyber Security	PG	1 year	from ~£16,000–£17,000	SOC analyst/security engineer; global skills shortage.
MSc Business Analytics	PG	1 year	from ~£16,000–£17,000	Data Scientist/Analyst; links to London’s data economy.
Architecture / Built Environment (various)	UG/PG	1–4 years	UG from £15,500; PG from £16,000	London employers in design, surveying, and infrastructure.

Note: Some courses may be “home-only” in specific intakes due to capacity or placement rules. We’ll flag alternatives with similar outcomes if needed. (E.g., certain accounting/chem eng variants list “currently not open to international students”.) 

NWC Course-Match Edge
Our course-matching service analyses your grades, budget, visa profile, and job goals. In 2025 alone, we guided 300+ students into LSBU-aligned programs, optimizing for placement access and scholarship fit.

“NWC matched me to LSBU Engineering and secured my placement. The mock interview and SOP edits were spot-on.” – Rahman, Class of 2023

Rankings you can trust (and how NWC uses them)

• THE World University Rankings 2025: 601 – 800 overall; strong subject bands like Medical & Health 401–500 and Psychology 401–500. We use these indicators to position you competitively for visas, scholarships, and future employers. 
• TEF 2023: Silver overall, very high-quality outcomes. tef2023.
• Guardian Guide: major rise to 59th (2025) and continued top-5 subjects in 2026, evidence of momentum.
  
• Complete University Guide: LSBU appears in the 2026 UK tables (published June 2025), considering subject-level views as well as overall. NWC weighs subject strength + placement rate + scholarship likelihood rather than a single headline number. 

English language requirements

• Typical minimums: IELTS 6.0 (UG) and IELTS 6.5 (PG), with no component below 5.5. Alternatives like TOEFL iBT (UG ~80; PG ~90) and PTE are accepted. We’ll advise if your course needs higher bands.
  
• NWC IELTS coaching regularly lifts scores by ~0.5–1.0 band for students we prep fully.
  

Who studies at LSBU?

• International community: 2,000+ international students from 130+ countries study at LSBU great for networking beyond your home region.
  
• Total LSBU (university) students: ~17,500 (LSBU Group ~31,100) across FE, HE, and transnational education.
  

Admissions support that actually moves the needle

What LSBU provides: an international office, online application portals, and pre-sessional English. What NWC adds:

• Course & scholarship strategy: We line up programmes with placement options + scholarship probability (including EU Impact, TNE Partner, Global Success, and other awards up to £5,000 per year). 
• Application craftsmanship: compelling personal statements, document accuracy, and sequencing that protects your CAS timeline.
  
• Visa coaching with evidence discipline: we prep your bank statements/transactions to UKVI financial rules (London £1,483/month up to 9 months = £13,347 living-cost proof, plus first-year tuition).
  
• Regional comfort: Bangla/Sylheti and Nigerian support teams, parents’ briefings, and WhatsApp updates so families stay confident.
  
• Graduate Route planning: how to leverage London internships during study and move cleanly into the post-study work route.
  

“NWC’s Bangla support helped me fix my documents, and my LSBU CAS arrived quickly. I’m now in a high-skilled role after graduation.” Aisha (Nigeria), Class of 2023 (NWC-branded testimonial)

Fees, funding & the exact steps to apply

Tuition fees (international)  2025/26 guide

Study level	Typical range (annual)	Notes
Undergraduate	from £15,500	Course pages list the exact fee
Postgraduate (MSc/MA/PgDip)	from £16,000	Some 2-year (with placement) routes are priced differently

Source: LSBU International fees (2025/26). 

Scholarships & tuition discounts (typical awards)

• EU Impact Scholarship: £5,000/yr (UG & PG) for eligible European students. 
• Global/TNE Partner Award: £5,000/yr for eligible students from recognised partner institutions or pathway providers (e.g., CEG).
  
• Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit / Global Success awards: values vary by grade/subject, often £2,000–£4,000. NWC targets the best-fit combo for you. 

How NWC helps you save
We pre-screen scholarship fit, sequence deposits & CAS against deadlines, and build a clean financial narrative for UKVI so you don’t over-park funds or miss cut-offs.

Cost of living: what to budget in London

• UKVI minimum: £1,483/month for up to 9 months (proof for visa).
  
• Realistic spend: students typically report ~£1,200–£1,500/month (shared housing, modest lifestyle). Use Numbeo to sanity-check current prices; rent varies widely by zone. NWC will help you compare LSBU halls vs. private options.
  

Admissions timelines & next steps

Deadlines you must hit (2025/26)

• Undergraduate (UCAS) 2026 entry: 14 January 2026, 18:00 UK time is the equal-consideration date (you can still apply later, but priority consideration isn’t guaranteed).
  
• January 2026 (PG, selected UG) at LSBU: University milestone examples include deposit by 19 December 2025 and CAS by 9 January 2026 (LSBU page). NWC keeps you ahead of internal LSBU cut-offs that can change by course. 

Entry requirements (quick check)

• Academic thresholds vary by course; IELTS 6.0 (UG) and 6.5 (PG) are typical baselines; TOEFL/PTE alternatives accepted. If you’re close, ask about pre-sessional English.
  

Visa steps (Student route)

1. Offer & accept → 2. Deposit paid → 3. CAS issued → 4. Apply for a Student visa (you can apply up to 6 months before the course starts) → 5. Travel & enrol → 6. Graduate Route planning. Application fee currently £524 (student), a separate IHS fee applies. NWC checks every doc against UKVI lists and recent changes.
   

How NWC Education gives you an edge 

• Proven outcomes: 500+ LSBU-track students supported; 98% client satisfaction on course selection; high visa approval rates thanks to rigorous documentation coaching. (Internal NWC performance data; ask us for case studies.)
  
• Scholarship wins: routine success with £1,000–£5,000 awards through EU Impact, TNE Partner, Merit/Global Success schemes. 
• Regional trust: dedicated support teams for Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nigeria. 
• Parents onboard: weekly status updates transparent fee & maintenance planning aligned to UKVI £1,483/month rules.
  

Frequently asked

“Is LSBU good for employability?”
Yes – practice-led learning, NHS/industry links, London location, and strong early-career salary data among London modern universities. UK-wide HESA outcomes remain strong at 15 months. We map modules to your target job ads, not just the syllabus. 

Can I afford London?
With smart housing (Zone 3 – 5), shared flats, and student discounts, £1,200–£1,500/month is realistic for many students; your visa proof uses £1,483/month. We’ll build your budget, compare halls vs PBSA, and time your deposit/CAS to reduce cash drag. 

“Which intake is better, September or January?”
Both work. Some of LSBU’s most employable PGs (Data, Cyber, Construction PM, Civil/Structural Eng) run in January, ideal if you want more time for IELTS, savings, or lining up work references. We’ll check capacity and CAS windows first. 

Save time and money right now.

• Book your free consultation with NWC Education (course match, scholarship mapping, visa plan).
  
• Download our free LSBU Visa Checklist – documents, timelines, and a sample bank statement template aligned to UKVI £1,483/month rules.
  
• Ask for our Scholarship Pack EU Impact, TNE Partner, Merit/Global Success: eligibility, deadlines, and examples of winning statements.

Final research checklist 

• Fees (2025/26, international): UG from £15,500; PG from £16,000. London South Bank University
  
• Scholarships (typical value): £2,000–£5,000; EU Impact and TNE Partner at £5,000; Global/merit schemes up to £4,000. 
• Rankings/quality: TEF Silver; THE 601–800; Guardian upward trend.
  
• Scale & community: 17,500 at LSBU (31,100 Group); 2,000+ international from 130+ countries.
  
• Living cost & visa finance: £1,483/month proof for London; Numbeo confirms current cost levels.
  
• Admissions timing: UCAS equal-consideration 14 Jan 2026; LSBU Jan intake milestones: 19 Dec 2025 deposit, 9 Jan 2026 CAS.