London South Bank University: Statistics

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#1130 of 14,131 In the World
#422 of 2,785 In Europe
#86 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#70 of 131 In England
#16 of 35 In London
#210 of 1,036 For Social Work
Top50% For 131 other topics
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Acceptance rate
83%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
lsbu.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate83%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSeptember to July

We've calculated the 83% acceptance rate for London South Bank University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

London South Bank University has published 12,795 scientific papers with 242,108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, and Chemistry.

Publications
12,795
Citations
242,108

London South Bank University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
7,589 / 150,793
Engineering
5,957 / 115,197
Computer Science
5,512 / 110,425
Physics
5,077 / 100,267
Political Science
5,049 / 101,244
Medicine
4,985 / 112,642
Environmental Science
4,975 / 109,945
Biology
4,832 / 113,804
Law
4,661 / 96,750
Chemistry
3,785 / 88,366
Psychology
3,746 / 87,290
Sociology
3,662 / 84,192
Business
3,509 / 69,560
Philosophy
3,498 / 65,351
Quantum and Particle physics
3,466 / 67,931
Geography and Cartography
3,001 / 64,843
Economics
2,961 / 58,432
Mathematics
2,672 / 62,627
Geology
2,387 / 57,523
Materials Science
2,372 / 48,892
History
2,286 / 48,320
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2,084 / 37,487
Archaeology
1,936 / 45,176
Statistics
1,868 / 48,153
Organic Chemistry
1,839 / 52,792
Ecology
1,785 / 41,896
Psychiatry
1,780 / 43,563
Pathology
1,730 / 46,434
Mechanical Engineering
1,679 / 32,731
Development Studies
1,652 / 37,785
Linguistics
1,637 / 32,916
Nursing
1,621 / 32,180
Art & Design
1,547 / 23,874
Management
1,523 / 38,686
Electrical Engineering
1,439 / 24,877
Paleontology
1,434 / 39,657
Social Psychology
1,377 / 35,965
Biochemistry
1,336 / 35,711
Genetics
1,154 / 28,711
Optical Engineering
1,060 / 16,665

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 94 293
1993 112 283
1994 168 411
1995 230 487
1996 304 649
1997 287 653
1998 281 848
1999 299 1014
2000 297 1202
2001 286 1448
2002 355 1949
2003 257 2435
2004 240 2644
2005 226 3201
2006 275 3730
2007 288 4132
2008 286 4877
2009 318 5562
2010 275 5953
2011 296 6684
2012 349 7485
2013 338 8094
2014 371 8905
2015 412 8933
2016 415 9527
2017 526 10853
2018 492 12289
2019 577 14414
2020 696 17622
2021 772 20924
2022 665 21593
2023 696 23859
2024 516 23903
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for London South Bank University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (GBP)
Undergraduate (UK/EU) £9,250
Undergraduate (International) £13,500 - £14,500
Postgraduate (UK/EU) £6,500 - £9,500
Postgraduate (International) £13,500 - £15,000

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by London South Bank University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes No
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes No
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Food Science, Health Sciences, Law, Mathematics, Social Sciences

London South Bank University alumni

  1. Edd China

    Edd China
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1971-.. (age 54)
    Enrolled in London South Bank University
    Graduated with engineer
    Occupations
    inventorjournalisttelevision presenterbusinesspersonpresenter
    Biography

    Edward John China is an English television presenter, mechanic, motor specialist and inventor, best known as being presenter and mechanic on Discovery Channel's television show Wheeler Dealers. He has also appeared on Top Gear, Auto Trader, Scrapheap Challenge and Fifth Gear.

  2. Zacarias Moussaoui

    Zacarias Moussaoui
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Biography

    Zacarias Moussaoui is a French member of al-Qaeda who pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to conspiring to kill citizens of the United States as part of the 9/11 attacks. He is serving life imprisonment without the possibility of parole at the Federal ADX Supermax prison in Florence, Colorado. Moussaoui is the only person ever convicted in a U.S. court in connection with the September 11 attacks.

  3. Charlie Whiting

    Charlie Whiting
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1952-2019 (aged 67)
    Occupations
    refereerace directorsports executive
    Biography

    Charles Whiting was Chief Mechanic for the Brabham F1 team and latterly the Formula One race director. He served as the FIA Formula One Race Director, Safety Delegate, Permanent Starter and head of the F1 Technical Department, in which capacities he managed the logistics of each F1 Grand Prix, inspected cars in parc fermé before a race, enforced FIA rules, and controlled the lights that start each race.

  4. David Adjaye

    David Adjaye
    Born in
    Tanzania Flag Tanzania
    Years
    1966-.. (age 59)
    Occupations
    architectfurniture designer
    Biography

    Sir David Frank Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British architect who has designed many notable buildings around the world, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.. Adjaye was knighted in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to architecture. He received the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, making him the first African recipient and one of the youngest recipients. He was appointed to the Order of Merit in 2022.

All 30 notable alumni

London South Bank University faculties and divisions

School : Applied Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Cooking and Catering, Food Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Sports
School : Arts and Creative Industries Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Writing
School : Business Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Information Technology, Management
School : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering
School : Health and Social Care Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Health Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology
School : Law and Social Sciences Education, Environmental Studies, Law, Leisure Studies, Social Sciences, Urban Studies
School : The Built Environment and Architecture Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering

General information

Alternative names LSBU
Founded 1892
Motto With Thy Might

Location and contacts

Address 103, Borough Road
London, SE1 0AA
United Kingdom
City population 8,800,000

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