UCAS code: L75
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name. Founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, it achieved university status in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.
Source: London South Bank University website
Source: London South Bank University website
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We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Number of students
19,195students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
76%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
26%of students are part-time
Male / Female
46%of students are male
Young / Mature
46%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
12%of students here are from outside the UK
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