United States of America
LSBU has a very friendly and diverse student body from many regions of the world. With many activities ongoing throughout the year, there is always something to keep me busy.
LyChou Kouai, Civil Engineering
If you're thinking of studying with us at London South Bank University (LSBU), our entry requirements, scholarships and details of how to apply are laid out below to help you with your application.
Entry requirements
We accept a range of English language qualifications (PDF File 90 KB). Please contact the international office for further details.
Foundation year requirements
You will need to hold a High School Diploma with a GPA ranging from 2.5-2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
Undergraduate course requirements
To apply for an undergraduate course at LSBU you need to have one of the following:
- High School Diploma with overall GPA of 2.8 or above (on a 4.0 scale) and one of the following:
- one year of Community College with overall marks of 2.8 or above
- ACT exam score of 24 or higher
- SAT exam score of 1150 (post-March 2016) with 550+ in Evidence Based Reading and Writing
- SAT exam score of 1590+ (pre-March 2016, post-2005)
- two completed AP exams of 3 or better
- 1 year of Community College in relevant subject area with a GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
If your qualification is higher than this see information for postgraduates.
Postgraduate course requirements
To apply for a postgraduate course at LSBU you need to have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University with a GPA of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
How to apply
The process to apply for a course varies to whether you study as an undergraduate or postgraduate student. You should also find out how to apply for any available scholarships.
Visa information
As an American national you will need to obtain a student visa or equivalent to be able to study with us at LSBU. The main route for students to come to the UK to study is the student visa. We have information about visas and immigration on our website and guidance on the requirements. It is also important to refer to the information and Policy Guidance which is available on the Home Office website. You should also check the visa processing times if you are applying from the USA.
For more information, please see our visas and immigration page and the Home Office website. You can also check the visa processing times if you are applying from the USA.
Scholarships
We currently offer a wide variety of scholarships with a total value of £1 million. Read more about LSBU scholarships for international students.
Representatives in the United States of America
We do not currently have any representatives based in the United States of America. If you would like further information regarding LSBU or making an application please contact us at representatives@lsbu.ac.uk.
LSBU in the United States of America
Throughout the year, we do travel overseas and these events are shown in the What's on section of our website. If you have any questions regarding LSBU, our courses or applying, email global@lsbu.ac.uk.
Contact us
If you have any further questions regarding the application process or questions regarding courses please contact our Enquiries Manager via email global@lsbu.ac.uk or phone +44 (0) 207 815 6189.