We are a dynamic institution delivering a teaching and research programme that achieves real world impact and delivers tangible benefits to the communities we serve. Based in Central London, LSBU is a cosmopolitan institution with over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries.

77% of our students are studying at undergraduate level, whilst a notable 23% are studying on postgraduate taught courses and postgraduate research courses.

73% of our research awarded highest rating of 4* or 3* for ‘Impact’.

Nearly 1,000 employers use LSBU to train approximately 4,500 of their staff each year, and over 150 SMEs and major companies have formed commercial research partnerships with us. LSBU is one of the first UK Higher Education Institutions to be awarded an Erasmus+ charter for 2014-2020. The Erasmus+ scheme sees the exchange of students and staff between institutions across Europe.

123 years after the institution was established, LSBU remains true to its original aim; we provide access to highly applied knowledge that supports our students into the professions, and supports business to grow.