London South Bank University started life as the Borough Polytechnic Institute and has been part of the local landscape since 1892, making it one of the capital’s oldest universities. It is a cosmopolitan university with over 15,000 students from over 130 countries with a global alumni network of over 80,000. Courses are available on a wide range of subjects from accounting to architecture. It is located on a single campus in central London; in historic, vibrant and unique Elephant and Castle. Several tube stations are just a short walk away including Elephant and Castle, Lambeth North and Borough as are many of the city’s top attractions. Whether you’re here visiting friends, family or in a professional capacity you’ll be able to take in sights such as the London Eye, The Shard and Big Ben to name but a few.