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Students and new friends

We are LSBU

We aim to banish the idea that you need a certain kind of background to succeed.

SOUTH BANK STUDENTS' UNION

One of the best and most active unions in the country. Find your club, have a drink and have your voice heard. Make a difference whilst having a good time.

LSBU Student Union

WHY LONDON IS OUR HOME

YOUR VOICE

Your SU is run by students, for students. We exist to improve every students’ experiences in every course across the university, and we do that by representing your academic interests and getting your voices heard.

Be heard.

LOCAL SUPPORT

We’ve been an integral part of the south London community for over a century. We help local businesses, advised on the Elephant regeneration project – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We understand that people are always stronger together.

Come to LSBU and make a difference.

DIVERSITY

BAME students make up around 55% of our intake. We have always been committed to serving everyone – no matter who they are or where they’re from. We know that you can only thrive through diversity and education.

Be yourself – be you.

THRIVING TOGETHER

Our Business Solutions Centre, which is run by students and supervised by staff, offers problem-solving ideas to anyone in the local community with business issues.

Branch out.

HELP OTHERS

Our Legal Advice Clinic, run by students under the supervision of faculty members and local practicing solicitors, has almost 5,000 clients.

Benefit your community.

Why Choose LSBU?

At LSBU, we believe that there should be no barriers to brilliance. We enable students from every background to gain the skills and self-confidence they need to become the best version of themselves.

Teaching

Our teaching is designed with industry partners, with placements and work experience to give you a head start in the working world. Our lecturers know their subjects like the back of their hands because they’ve more than likely lived it.

Employability

Our career-focused courses are supplemented by mentoring and internship opportunities. Before and after graduating, you’ll be benefitted by our Employability Service, which can support you in finding a job and mastering your interview techniques.

Facilities

From state-of-the-art virtual engineering labs to our multi-million pound media facility, Elephant Studios, our facilities are extensive, cutting edge and highly specialist. ZONES, our learning environment transformation programme, continues this legacy, with over £65 million being invested into our London campus.

Location

Our London location is the perfect base to explore the capital’s rich history and culture, including world-renowned art galleries, museums and theatres. We’re close to many of the world’s most influential brands, offering our students unparalleled networking and job opportunities.