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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

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How students describe this university

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.

Political

60%

Medium

Sporty

58%

Low

Varied union activities

63%

Low

Diverse local nightlife

67%

Medium

Creative

61%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 96% Medium
Average graduate salary £24k High
Student satisfaction score 70% Low

Number of students

19,195

students 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

What students say about this university

143 comments (42 students)
    • Library open 24 hours with loads of facilities e.g. student kitchen

      2023, Graduate, Computer Science

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    • Academic and welfare staff are great when it comes to personal issues affecting studies and offer great support for students

      2023, Graduate, Computer Science

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    • Study rooms were available in the library, though there could have been bigger study areas. iPad was given to all of us law students in our first year which was very useful for me

      2023, Graduate, Law

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    • London is a very expensive city and rent was still too much to handle despite the maximum student loan I received

      2023, Graduate, Law

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    • There was decent support from staff during staff hours and via email

      2023, Graduate, Law

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    • London is a very dynamic city with many things to do and being at university also meant meeting a diverse range of people such as international students

      2023, Graduate, Law

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