London South Bank University: Statistics

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#1124 of 14,131 In the World
#423 of 2,785 In Europe
#86 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#70 of 131 In England
#16 of 35 In London
#202 of 1,028 For Social Work
Top50% For 133 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 11,435 scientific papers with 165,858 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, and Chemistry.

Publications
11,435
Citations
165,858

London South Bank University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,874 / 102,334
Engineering
5,287 / 81,466
Computer Science
4,947 / 74,003
Political Science
4,609 / 71,433
Physics
4,574 / 72,824
Medicine
4,493 / 77,516
Environmental Science
4,444 / 75,620
Biology
4,391 / 79,237
Law
4,276 / 69,581
Chemistry
3,440 / 66,829
Psychology
3,427 / 63,327
Sociology
3,379 / 54,858
Business
3,241 / 44,460
Philosophy
3,224 / 48,531
Quantum and Particle physics
3,139 / 50,785
Economics
2,753 / 42,262
Geography and Cartography
2,653 / 41,011
Mathematics
2,491 / 39,822
Geology
2,136 / 37,695
Materials Science
2,129 / 35,019
History
2,060 / 28,916
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,891 / 25,294
Statistics
1,773 / 30,748
Archaeology
1,752 / 27,057
Organic Chemistry
1,683 / 40,901
Psychiatry
1,660 / 32,556
Ecology
1,609 / 30,892
Pathology
1,568 / 30,151
Linguistics
1,532 / 24,325
Development Studies
1,527 / 27,428
Nursing
1,510 / 24,724
Mechanical Engineering
1,458 / 22,616
Art & Design
1,420 / 16,251
Management
1,407 / 22,612
Paleontology
1,329 / 24,167
Electrical Engineering
1,303 / 18,234
Social Psychology
1,278 / 26,253
Biochemistry
1,237 / 29,394
Genetics
1,031 / 21,925
Optical Engineering
975 / 12,772

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 71 167
1992 89 236
1993 102 229
1994 151 350
1995 216 370
1996 293 486
1997 286 492
1998 257 693
1999 279 817
2000 275 932
2001 269 1127
2002 331 1535
2003 230 1856
2004 219 2045
2005 215 2507
2006 250 2901
2007 285 3363
2008 273 3917
2009 291 4447
2010 258 4863
2011 259 5344
2012 327 5808
2013 306 6702
2014 330 7138
2015 375 7217
2016 385 7214
2017 496 7572
2018 446 8844
2019 548 10026
2020 626 12443
2021 722 15192
2022 651 16714
2023 614 17393
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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 53)
    Enrolled in London South Bank University
    Graduated with engineer
    Occupations
    businesspersontelevision presenterjournalistinventorengineer
    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 56)
    Biography

    Zacarias Moussaoui is a French member of al-Qaeda who pleaded guilty in 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 U.S. court in connection with the 11 September attacks.

  3. Charlie Whiting

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

    Charles Whiting was a British motorsports 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 58)
    Occupations
    international forum participantarchitectfurniture designer
    Biography

    Sir David Frank Adjaye is a Ghanaian-British architect. He is known for having 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 is the recipient of 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 31 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 8,908,000

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