Posted on : 3 June 2025
NCC Education are delighted to announce new progression routes to London South Bank University, UK.
Established in 1892, London South Bank University is committed to transforming lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and research-driven insight.
Upon completing NCC Education’s Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) at University Foundation College in Qatar, students may now to progress to a range of undergraduate programmes at London South Bank University’s School of Architecture and Planning, LSBU Business School, School of Law and Education, School of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Engineering and Design, School Computer Science and Digital Technologies and School of Construction, Property and Surveying. Furthermore, students with an overall average of 60% in ‘New English for Academic Purposes’ with no component below 60% (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) will not be required to take an IELTS or equivalent English-language test for approved programmes.*
We are delighted to be partnering with NCC and look forward to collaborating with NCC Education centres around the world to help their students achieve their aspirations of studying in the UK.
Mehriban Nicholson, Senior International Manager at London South Bank University
This is an excellent progression opportunity for NCC Education students to continue their studies at one of the top modern universities in central London.
Rebecca Bewley, Head of Partnerships at NCC Education
LSBU welcomes more than 2,000 international students from over 130 countries and is located in the central London Borough of Southwark, close to the South Bank of the River Thames, which inspired its name.
Students across all subject areas benefit from outstanding, state-of-the-art learning facilities, including 31 specialist labs, studios and suites, more than 850 dedicated study spaces, and over £65 million invested in the Southwark campus over the past three years.
LSBU’s engineering workshops are equipped with advanced large-scale machinery, including the latest Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology and industry-standard lathes. Design and engineering students regularly use these facilities to create detailed models as part of their hands-on practical learning.
In addition, the Digital Architecture and Robotics Lab (DARLAB) supports research in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and simulation. LSBU’s multimillion-pound Elephant Studios offers state-of-the-art facilities at the forefront of multimedia and creative digital technologies, including specialist studios for fashion, film, photography, radio, and sound, along with a Mac lab, grading and editing suites, and a fully equipped newsroom.
Ranked 4th among modern London universities in the Guardian University Guide 2025, LSBU has achieved impressive Top 20 subject rankings across several disciplines in the UK, including:
Forensic Science – 3rd
Economics – 6th
Nutrition and Food Science – 13th
Media and Film Studies – 15th
Mechanical Engineering – 16th
Chemical Engineering – 18th
LSBU was also ranked 3rd globally for ‘Reduced Inequalities’ in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, a prestigious recognition based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
*Offers will be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to minimum entry requirements, availability and the University’s standard admission procedures and policies.
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