LSBU Croydon's mission is to transform lives, communities, businesses and society through applied education.
Croydon is one of the city’s biggest growth centres, and we’re playing our part in its regeneration. We are easily accessible; our central Croydon location offers great public transport links to and from Central London and the south of England, and is just a 14-minute train journey to Gatwick airport. We are a 5-minute walk from East Croydon station, a 9-minute walk from West Croydon station and there are many bus routes and tram stops within a few minutes of the campus.
Studying at LSBU Croydon
Croydon campus is a home for students who want to make a difference in our society. If you want a career where you change lives every day, and where passion brings your purpose to life, we will support you to exceed your potential through our healthcare degrees and courses. With courses accredited by professional bodies, studying at LSBU Croydon will enable you to be ready for the first - or next - step in your career. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and simulation facilities that replicate real life wards, clinics, and consultation rooms. Modern study spaces, loanable laptops, assistive technology, a specialist book collection and access to our full range of library and learning resources.
Career Pathways
A degree in a health focussed subject area opens up a wide range of career pathways and progression opportunities. According to NHS Health Careers, nursing is one of the most employable degrees in the UK, with Adult Nursing offering the broadest range of roles across the NHS and private institutions. At LSBU, 94% of our Nursing graduates have a job 15 months after graduating (Complete University Guide 2025), and our Nursing & Midwifery graduates have the highest median earnings across the sector 1 year after graduation (LEO data released 2024).
REACT Innovation Centre Croydon
The REACT (Research, Engage, Academia, Community and Technology) Innovation Centre is a community-based project driven by industry, academia and local community teams. Our primary focus is on delivering innovative and scalable solutions to the real challenges being faced within healthcare/tech, energy and sustainability and smart manufacturing verticals. We will achieve this through the creation of a centre of excellence at LSBU (London South Bank University) in Croydon.