Our growing family of like-minded institutions offers students a genuine choice between different styles of learning, centred on the needs of each individual. We share a passion to provide excellent, accessible, supportive and flexible education that creates better life chances, from enhanced career outcomes to improved health and wellbeing.
London South Bank University
LSBU is a vibrant university with a ‘can do, go do’ attitude and big ambitions to be London’s top modern university. It has served south London for over 125 years with a commitment to providing high-quality education to all. The university has strong links to employers, and courses are applied, accredited and offer placement opportunities. It is one of the biggest providers of degree apprenticeships, and it has a growing portfolio of practical courses, ranging from Engineering and the Built Environment to Health, Law, Film and Media and Business.
Support and opportunities
Being part of an exciting educational group means our students have access to incredible support and opportunities. We regularly work with academics from within the university on enhancing our curriculum. Our students have access to excellent facilities, placement opportunities and advice.
We work within LSBU Group to ensure every student is ready for the next step in their lives; whether that be progression within the Group, an apprenticeship or degree or full-time employment.
LSBU Group includes:
- South Bank Colleges
- Lambeth College, Brixton
- Lambeth College, Clapham Common
- London South Bank Technical College, Nine Elms
- London South Bank University (LSBU)
- South Bank University Academy (for 11-19 year olds)
- South Bank University Sixth Form (for 16-19 year olds)
- South Bank Innovation
LSBU Group manifesto
Connecting: London. Futures. Each Other. is our bold vision for LSBU Group to 2030 and beyond. Connectivity lies at the heart of everything we do – connecting learners to opportunity, employers to talent and London to the skills it needs to thrive.
We are London’s first integrated tertiary education group. Through clear, flexible pathways across our academies, colleges and university, we support learners at every stage of their journey – from school to further education, higher education and into good jobs. We simplify progression, remove barriers and ensure talent is not limited by background.
Employer- and skills-led, we deliver excellent professional and technical education. We listen to industry, engage meaningfully with partners and co-design curricula that respond to emerging sectors, technological change and the needs of a rapidly evolving labour market. Our graduates leave work-ready, adaptable and equipped for lifelong careers.
Rooted in London and connected globally, we use our position in one of the world’s most dynamic cities to drive inclusive growth. We collaborate with employers, policymakers, communities and civic partners to strengthen local economies and widen opportunity.
Student success is our priority. We provide high-quality teaching, personalised support and inclusive environments where every learner can achieve their potential. By harnessing technology, innovation and strong partnerships, we are redefining tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy.
For more than 125 years, our mission has been to promote skills, knowledge, health and wellbeing. Through Connecting, we will continue to challenge inequality, power economic growth and ensure there is no time to waste in building London’s future.
Tailored Support worth £1,000
Being part of LSBU Group means continuing your studies with LSBU couldn’t be easier. Staying within the Group means you’ll have access to benefits and support you won’t find at other universities.
One of the unique benefits is the support we’ll continue to provide you. We know things are tough for everyone with the rising cost of living, so we’re developing financial support packages (worth £1,000) tailored to your needs, that we’ll guarantee if you progress to LSBU.
Our strategy
Discover how we are transforming lives, communities, businesses and society through applied education and insight by reading the LSBU Group Strategy 2030.
Transfer to South Bank Colleges
Lambeth College transferred to South Bank Colleges on 31 January 2019.
South Bank Colleges (SBC) has been established by LSBU Group to operate further education provision (16-19 yrs) within LSBU Group.
SBC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LSBU, incorporated on 1 August 2018 as an exempt charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales, Registration no. 11495376. Registered office address: 103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA. Principal Regulator is the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
