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London South Bank University [LSBU] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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London South Bank University Admission 2022

Programs and Student Population: London South Bank University offers admission to the international students across 170 undergraduate, 120 postgraduate, with numerous other foundation and professional programs. Students from 130 countries across the world seek admission at LSBU.
Acceptance Rate: Admission to London South Bank University is extremely competitive with an acceptance rate as low as 17%.
Admission Deadlines: The general application deadline for London South Bank University is on January 26, 2022. However, there are program specific deadlines for graduate programs at London South Bank University in the terms of fall, winter and summer. International applicants can apply online either through the LSBU Online Application System or UCAS Portal. September is the most preferred intake month because most programs at the University begin in September.
Admission Requirements: The general admission requirements at London South Bank University includes all academic transcripts, personal statement, financial availability documents, work experience, and scores of exams to study in UK. Apart from fulfilling the general requirements, international applicants must also fulfill the country-specific requirements. The admission decision will be based on standard entry requirements as well as immigration history for students who require a Sponsor visa.
Visa Requirements: International students pursuing any program with duration longer than 6 months require a Tier 4 student visa. Applicants who require a Tier 4 General Student visa to study in the UK are not eligible to apply for part-time programs.

Highlights

Application Portal	UG: LSBU Online Application/ UCAS PG: LSBU Online Application
UCAS Application Fee	20 GBP for a single course, 25 GBP for multiple courses
Mode of Payment	Debit/Credit Cards, Bank Transfer
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake seasons	January, September, April (for limited programs)
Work Experience	Required for graduate programs
English Proficiency	Required
Financial Aid	Loans, grants, scholarships

London South Bank University Admission Deadlines

Applicants are recommended to apply for admissions prior to the deadline mentioned in the table below:

Intake Months	Deadline
Undergraduate Applicants
September	July 31
January	November 20
Postgraduate Applicants
April Intake	January 4

London South Bank University International Student Admissions

London South Bank University accepts international applicants given that they have completed their post-secondary education and they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the University in the course that they are applying for. The application is to be submitted before the deadline so that it is taken into consideration.

Application Portal: Online Application or UCAS portal (for applicants whose choice of program is not listed on the LSBU online application)

Application fee: 20 GBP for a single course, 25 GBP for multiple courses (applicable for UCAS users)

Basic Admission Requirements: International applicants must fulfil the following requirements in order to be eligible to apply for the admission in their respective desired course/program:

Completed application
Official high school and college transcripts.
English proficiency test scores
Personal statement
Work experience
Copy of passport
Bank statement showing the proof of funding for the education.
Country-specific entry requirements

Country-specific Requirements

International students are required to fulfill entry requirements depending on their home country. Requirements for some countries are given in the table below:

Country	Undergraduate Requirements	Graduate Requirements
India	Indian Standard XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher (depending on exam board and LSBU course applied for)	Honours Degree from a prestigious Indian university: 53-55% or higher; or Honours Degree from a recognised Indian university: 55% or higher
Bangladesh	Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate : 80%/CGPA 4.5/5.0 or higher	4-5 year Honours Degree from a recognised university in Bangladesh: CGPA 2.4 - 2.8 out of 4.0 or higher; or 2 year Honours Degree + 2 year Masters Degree from a recognised university in Bangladesh: CGPA 2.4 – 2.8 out of 4.0 or higher
Pakistan	Two-year Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution in Pakistan: 60% or higher	Four year Bachelor degree (1st class); Two year Bachelor degree and two year Masters degree (1st class)
Nepal	Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate: 60% or higher	3-4 years Honours Degree from a recognised university in Nepal: 60% or higher
Sri Lanka	Sri Lankan A Levels: Typically three A Level passed at grade C or higher	3 or 4 year Honours Degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka: Second Class Honours Division or higher

English Proficiency Requirements

In the light of the covid-19 situation, the English test scores accepted by the London South Bank University for international students are TOEFL home edition, IELTS indicator and Duolingo English Test.
The minimum score requirements for admission are given in the table below:

Test	Undergraduate Requirements	Postgraduate Requirements
Duolingo English Test	110	120
TOEFL (Home edition)	80	90
IELTS (indicator)	6.0	6.5
PTE	52	60
LanguageCert Online Exam	B2 Communicator: High pass or above	B2 Communicator: High pass or above

Visa Process for International Students

For students getting admission into a program that has a duration longer than 6 months, are required to have a Tier 4 student visa.
For students getting admission into a program that lasts for less than 6 months, are required to have a Short-Term Study Visa.
Students applying for the Tier 4 Student Visa will require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from London South Bank University.
CAS is the document which will contain information about the student and the course in which they are getting admission.
Other documents that will be required during the visa process are as follows:
Copy of passport
Travel documents
Evidence of finances
TB test results
Medical records
Receipt of payment of application fee

London South Bank University Undergraduate Admissions

The disciplines in which London South Bank University offers undergraduate programs include Business, Engineering, Computing, Healthcare, Architecture, and Social Sciences to mention a few. Applications for full-time undergraduate programs are accepted via UCAS.

Where to Apply: UCAS Application

Application Fee: 20 GBP for a single course; 26 GBP for multiple courses

Admission Requirements: The requirements for admission to undergraduate programs are as follows:

Complete application and pay the application fee
Five GCSE passes at grade C or above including English and Maths
Official photocopies of all educational certificates
Two written/ typed letters of recommendation/ reference (It must include the official stamp or on headed paper from an employer or academic individual recommending your suitability)
Relevant skills in English and Maths (under the new GCSE grading system applicants need grade 4 or higher)
English language test scores (for international students)
Personal statement
Criminal conviction declaration

London South Bank University Graduate Admissions

London South Bank University offers taught programs and research-based programs at the graduate level. Admission to graduate programs requires meeting specific entry requirements.

Where to Apply: University Application Portal

Application Fee: No application fee

Admission Requirements: The following basic requirements must be fulfilled to graduate admissions:

Honors degree in a relevant subject required by the course
Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant field
Appropriate skills and experience
High knowledge of maths or numeracy, communication and IT and good knowledge in the subject area.
Proof of English language proficiency

A variety of programs are offered at the postgraduate level among which the popular ones are:

Requirements	M. Sc. in International Finance	M. Sc. Structural Engineering	M. Sc. in Data Science	M. Sc. Marketing	M. Sc. Civil Engineering
Start Date	January	September	September/ January	September/ January	September/ January
Academic requirements	2.1 honours degree in any subject from the UK or Bachelors degree equivalent to UK Second Class Upper Division	2.2 UK honors degree in Engineering; 2.1 UK B. Sc. honors degree in relevant subject	2.2 UK honors degree in relevant subject area	UK second class honours lower division equivalent bachelor’s degree in any subject area	Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 2:2 B. Eng Civil Engineering - 2:2 or 2:1 B. Sc Civil Engineering
English Score	IELTS 6.5	IELTS 6.5	IELTS 6.5	IELTS 6.5	IELTS 6.5
Work Experience	Required, at least 3 years	Recommended	Required, at least 3 years	Not Required	Required, at least 3 years
Other requirements	Fundamental Level of the ACCA professional examinations; Completion of the Operational and Management levels of CIMA examinations; other relevant professional qualifications	None	None	None	None
Duration	15 Months	13-16 Months	12-18 Months	12-15 Months	1 year

The University seeks applicants with motivation and commitment. Applications with a good level of skills and knowledge are more likely to be accepted. The students accepted at London South Bank University are notified through their application portals. After receiving the offer letter from London South Bank University, the students can proceed with making the deposit payment of Tier 4 Student Visa required for studying in the UK.

FAQs

Ques. Will the university allow me to defer my place of study if I am unable to join in January 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Ans. Based on the course availability, the university will decide to defer your place to September 2022.

Ques. Does the letter of recommendation be typed or hand-written?

Ans. Candidates must submit two letters of reference which can be either typed or hand-written.

Ques. Who can recommend my admissions?

Ans. Letters of reference can be from an academic or professional reference who can describe your suitability for the program.

Ques. When will I receive my enrollment login details by email?

Ans. Candidates with an accepted unconditional offer to study at the LSBU university will be sent an email from the university early in January. The emails will be sent to the email address that is in our records. Thus, candidates are requested to update the email address if there are changes. Also, the email systems might treat emails from the university as spam, thus, if you haven’t received any email, you must search in the spam/ junk folder.

Ques. Will the university adjust my entry criteria due to the cancellation of exams overseas?

Ans. The university shall be sympathetic to the circumstances of individual candidates. However, the main priority will be making offers to candidates who will be able to succeed in their field of study.

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