London South Bank University (LSBU)

London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in central London, England, with its main campus in the Southwark borough near Elephant and Castle. Founded in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, it became South Bank Polytechnic in 1970 and received university status in 1992. LSBU is known for applied, profession-focused education in areas such as engineering, business, health and social care, law, architecture, and the built environment. The university serves a diverse student community and places strong emphasis on employability, with many programmes offering placements, professional accreditation, and links to London employers. Facilities include the Perry Library, modern laboratories and workshops, the Keyworth Centre sports complex, and on-campus and partner student accommodation. LSBU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees and attracts students from over 100 countries. As a post-1992 university, LSBU combines teaching with applied research aimed at real-world challenges in sustainability, health, engineering, and social policy. It has a widening-participation mission and is recognised for supporting students from varied backgrounds while maintaining strong industry connections across the capital.