OPEN DAY EVENTS
Ready to visit us? Book your place.Southwark Campus - Saturday 3rd October / Saturday 14 NovemberCroydon Campus - Thursday 26th NovemberJoin a campus tour in Southwark or CroydonBook a campus tour Book a postgraduate open dayFinal spaces remaining for our Saturday 3rd October Open Day! From Business Management, to Marketing or Midwifery, discover the courses, careers and opportunities waiting for you at LSBU. Book one of the final spaces and join us to find out where your interests could take you.
What to expect on the day
Come and experience life at LSBU! Get hands-on with your subject, meet the people who’ll teach you and see what studying in the heart of London is really like.
- Try out your future career - get hands-on in activities and workshops.
- Explore your course - see our specialist facilities and find out what you’ll be learning.
- Meet your lecturers - ask questions and get to know the people who’ll teach you.
- Hear from students - get the inside scoop on life at LSBU.
- Check out where you could live - explore our student accommodation and see what living at LSBU could be like.
- Get involved - meet the Students’ Union and discover what you can do beyond your course.
- Experience London - explore our campus and see what’s right on your doorstep.
Come along, get involved and see why LSBU could be the place to build your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. To attend an LSBU Open Day, you'll need to book your place in advance. Book here for our next event.
Yes, of course! You’re welcome to bring any parents, guardians, family or friends along with you.
You’ll be able to check in with our friendly team, get your Open Day information and then head into our Welcome Talk to set you up for your day, before you head off to explore areas that matter to you.
There’s so much to explore at Open Day. We recommend attending talks/workshops on subjects you’re interested in, heading to drop-ins to chat with academics and support staff about topics that matter to you, and discovering LSBU on a campus tour with one of our friendly ambassadors. Don’t forget to take a moment to relax and grab a free tea or coffee while you’re here! There really is something for everyone at Open Day, so why don’t you come and see for yourself…
Of course! Open Day is a great opportunity to explore different subjects, speak to academics and students, and get a better idea of what you might want to study and what your future could look like.
Yes. You can speak to our team about fees, funding and student finance to get any advice you need.
100%. LSBU’s Southwark Campus is in Elephant and Castle, right in the heart of London, so you can make a day of it and explore everything central London has to offer. Our Croydon campus has cafés, restaurants and entertainment on your doorstep, with plenty of green spaces and parks nearby, so there’s lots to do there too.
Not sure where to go? Top Tip! Ask one of our current students for their favourite places around campus to get some inspiration.
You can chat with our current students at any time here! To get advice, updates and support as you explore your university options, join the LSBU Community here.
We welcome over 2,000 international students from more than 130 countries to LSBU. If you’re joining us from overseas, there are still plenty of ways to get to know LSBU before you apply.Look out for our virtual Open Days and explore our campus from wherever you are with our virtual experience platform here. You can also chat to our current students here, who can help answer any questions you may have.
We are committed to making sure that students with any disability have equal access to all teaching and learning - we will make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you require support to access our event, let us know by emailing events@lsbu.ac.uk and we'd be happy to help.
All of our buildings have step-free access and on the day, there will be quiet spaces available to all.
Study in Central London
Claim your space in the heart of a world city, where people like you have built their own stories for centuries. LSBU can help you build real relationships with the world-leading businesses on your doorstep, so that you can feel at home in a place where everything happens – and together, we can bring real benefits back to the community we share.
LSBU is easily accessible by bus, train and tube. We’re close to Waterloo and London Bridge and are a 15-minute walk from the Shard.
Explore LSBU accommodation
An Open Day is your chance to scope out your home-away-from home. We offer a range of different accommodation options to suit all budgets and social batteries, all of which are surrounded by some of the best food, art, sport and culture the Capital has to offer.
We can easily cater to commuting students as well if you plan on living at home during your studies, from laptop rentals, on-campus lockers and an accessible location, we’ve got you covered!
Tour our teaching environments
At LSBU you’ll be studying in facilities that mirror real-world working environments, so an Open Day is your chance to get better acquainted with the likes of our Bloomberg Lab, multi-million-pound Elephant Studios and state-of-the-art midwifery wards, among so many more! If you’re really lucky, you might even get to have a go of some of the equipment...
We also offer plenty of opportunities to apply your skills in real-world environments; make sure to ask about these on the day!
Accessibility
We are committed to making sure that students with any disability have equal access to all teaching and learning – we will make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you require help to access our event, let us know by emailing events@lsbu.ac.uk and we'd be happy to help.
All of our buildings have step-free access and on the day, there will be quiet spaces available to all.
Find out more about our disability and dyslexia service
See why LSBU is ranked among the UK’s top 10
Our courses have achieved top 10 rankings in the latest Guardian University Guide. Visit us at an Open Day and discover what makes studying at LSBU stand out.
Being a student in London is a unique experience and our city-campus offers you the community feel, right in the centre of the action.
Visit our Southwark campus section to find out more about living in London, how to get here and what to see and do in the local area.
Upcoming open days:
Southwark Open Day: Saturday 3 October 2026 - 9:30 to 15:00
Southwark Open Day: Saturday 14 November 2026 - 9:30 to 15:00
Study health or business on a campus in the heart of Croydon.
Visit our Croydon campus section to find out more about how to get here and the top places to visit in the local area.
Upcoming open days:
Can’t Visit in Person? Join Our Virtual Open Days (dates to be confirmed) or take a virtual tour of our campus where you can discover our facilities, learning spaces and environments where you’ll study.
Top 2%
- Times Higher Education Rankings 2026
1st
- LEO 2023 - 2026
Top 5
- Guardian University Guide 2026
