About the University
Founded in 1892, London South Bank University has a vision to transform lives, communities, businesses and society through applied education and insight.
Welcoming over 2,000 international students from over 130 countries, LSBU is located in the central London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name.
Students from all subject areas have access to incredible state-of-the-art learning facilities, with 31 specialist labs, studios and suites on campus, 850+ student study spaces and a huge £65,000,000 investment in the Southwark campus in the past three years.
LSBU’s engineering workshops feature specialist large-scale equipment, including the latest Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining technology and industry-standard lathes. These are regularly used by experienced design and engineering students to produce intricate models for their practical work.
Moreover, the Digital Architecture and Robotics Lab (DARLAB) allows research in the field of robotics advanced manufacturing and simulation and LSBU’s multimillion-pound Elephant Studios contains amenities at the forefront of multimedia and creative digital technologies, including cutting-edge fashion, film, photography, radio and sound studios, as well as a Mac lab, grading and editing suites and a newsroom.
Ranked 4th amongst the leading modern London universities in the Guardian rankings (Guardian University Guide 2025), LSBU received excellent Top 20 UK subject rankings in areas including:
- Forensic Science (3rd)
- Economics (6th)
- Nutrition and Food Science (13th)
- Media and Film Studies (15th)
- Mechanical Engineering (16th)
- Chemical Engineering (18th)
The University was also named third in the world in the category reduced inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024; a prestigious ranking based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
How to Apply
Upon completing NCC Education’s Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES), students may now to progress to a range of undergraduate programmes at London South Bank University’s School of Architecture and Planning, LSBU Business School, School of Law and Education, School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Engineering and Design, School Computer Science and Digital Technologies and School of Construction, Property and Surveying. Furthermore, students with an overall average of 60% in ‘New English for Academic Purposes’ with no component below 60% (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) will not be required to take an IELTS or equivalent English-language test for approved programmes.*
Head of Partnerships at NCC Education, Rebecca Bewley, says: “This is an excellent progression opportunity for NCC Education students to continue their studies at one of the top modern universities in central London.”
Mehriban Nicholson, Senior International Manager at London South Bank University, adds: “We’re delighted to be partnering with NCC and look forward to collaborating with NCC Education centres around the world to help their students achieve their aspirations of studying in the UK.”
*Offers will be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to minimum entry requirements, availability and the University’s standard admission procedures and policies.
For more information, please contact London South Bank University:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7815 7815
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lsbu.ac.uk
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