London South Bank University
Strengths
London South Bank University is a university in central London that prides itself on having similar salaries for its graduates compared to those from Oxford or Cambridge.
Major, Academics
You have access to all ‘Business School’ classes depending on your year of study: Marketing, Finance, International Trade, Human Resources …
English-style teaching, i.e. few hours of lessons but much more homework.
more info : https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/course-finder/business-management-ba-hons
Campus
The university is divided into 3 campuses in central London. Your classes will take place on the main campus at ‘Elephant & Castle’.
Available on campus: cafeteria (£ 3-5 / meal), cafes, bookstore, fitness center, BDA, professional assistance service, free internet connection, etc.
To discover
The cosmopolitan city of London, one of the world’s financial and business capitals. The neighborhoods of ‘Camden’, ‘Bricklane’, ‘Notting Hill’, ‘Regent’s Park’ & ‘Covent Garden’.
Visit the other surrounding towns: Oxford, Windsor, Cambridge, Brighton.
Good to know
Non-Schengen countries, non-EU nationals need a study visa.
For EU students, no VISA is required for a study stay of less than 6 months.
more info: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
What's going on?
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This information is provided as a guide.
Please visit the partner university’s website to have exact updated information.
Eligibility
Required TOEFL score : 550
ICD PGE, only Double Degree PGE3
Documents required
CV (in English), transcript, identity document, cover letter (in English), additional documents may be required depending on destination.
Planning
AUTUMN
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : mid-September
End of lectures and exams : mid-January
SPRING
Orientation: few days before lectures start
Lectures start : end of January
End of lectures and exams : early June
Exams retake (if necessary) : end of August
more info : Key dates | London South Bank University (lsbu.ac.uk)
Procedures
ID Card or passport (compulsory for destinations outside the EU) valid for six months after your return date.
If you are a European student, you do not need a VISA for a stay of less than 6 months. more info : https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y
Accommodation
On campus : depending on availability, minimum 2 persons per room, between £ 514 and £ 620 / month. Students usually stay at the McLaren House building. Accommodation on campus is not guaranteed.
more info : Accommodation | London South Bank University (lsbu.ac.uk)
Private apartments: once there, plan between £ 200 and £ 700 per week (depending on whether you live alone or with roommates).
– www.blackkatz.com
Cost of living on site : around 30% more expensive than Paris.
