London South Bank University Courses and Fees 2026

London South Bank University (LSBU) fees for Indian students range from ₹20.64 - ₹28.95 Lakhs/year for Master's and ₹22.45 - ₹23.07 Lakhs/year for UG (Bachelor's). Total all-in annual budget for an Indian student at LSBU's central London campus is ₹50 to ₹70 Lakhs/year including living, visa, and other costs. London has higher living costs than other UK cities.

Tuition fees vary by programme level:

• UG (Bachelor's, 3 years): £17,400 - £17,880 per year (₹22.45 - ₹23.07 Lakhs).
• Master's MSc Sciences (1 year): £16,000 to £22,440 per year (₹20.64 - ₹28.95 Lakhs).
• MSc Engineering (1 year): £16,400 per year (₹21.16 Lakhs).
• MSc Business/Management (1 year): £21,300 per year (₹19.99 Lakhs).
• MBA Full-time (1 year): £21,300 per year (₹27.48 Lakhs).
• PhD Research: £18,200 per year (₹21.16 Lakhs) typically 3-4 years.
• UCAS UG application fee: £28.50 (₹3,677). Master's via LSBU portal: free.
• Tuition deposit (all programmes): £4,000 (₹5.16 Lakhs) within 4 weeks of offer; adjusted against tuition.

An Indian student funding a 1-year Master's at LSBU typically combines a ₹25 to ₹40 Lakh education loan with family savings. The EMI works out to roughly ₹33,000 to ₹54,000/month for 10 years on a 10.5% public-sector bank rate. The LSBU International Scholarship can reduce annual tuition by £4,000 (₹5.16 Lakhs).

Currency Exchange note: 1 GBP = ₹129

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LSBU Fees by Program 2026

LSBU tuition for international students starts at £17,400 (₹22.45 Lakhs) for UG and reaches £21,300 (₹27.48 Lakhs) for the full-time MBA.

What is the LSBU UG tuition for 2026/27?

LSBU UG international tuition is £17,400 (₹22.45 Lakhs) for 2026/27, uniform across most programmes. UG programmes are 3 years in England (vs 4 years in Scotland).

Source: LSBU International Tuition Fees 2026/27. 

Check: LSBU Overview for Indian Students

What is the LSBU Master's tuition for 2026/27?

LSBU Master's tuition ranges from £15,500 to £21,300/year (₹19.99 to ₹27.48 Lakhs) for 2026/27. Most popular Indian-applicant programmes (MSc Computing, Data Science, Business, Engineering) sit at £15,500 to £16,400.

Source: LSBU International Tuition Fees Master's page. 

Read More: MSc Programme Guide for Indian Students

What is the LSBU PhD tuition for 2026/27?

LSBU PhD international tuition is £18,200/year (₹23.48 Lakhs) for 2026/27. PhD programmes are typically 3 to 4 years. Some PhD students receive Studentships (full tuition waiver + ~£18,000-£19,000 stipend, ₹23-24 Lakhs/year) through matched research projects.

Source: LSBU PhD Tuition Fees page.

LSBU Fees Year-over-Year Trend

LSBU international tuition has risen 4% to 5% annually over the past 5 years. The 2026/27 fees reflect a ~5% increase from 2025/26.

Source: LSBU Tuition Fees archive. 

An Indian Master's applicant entering in 2027/28 should budget a tuition figure roughly £820 (₹1.06 Lakhs) higher than the 2026/27 number.

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Total Cost of LSBU for Indian Students

The total annual cost of studying at LSBU for an Indian Master's student is ₹50 to ₹60 Lakhs for general MSc programmes and ₹55 to ₹70 Lakhs for MBA. UG students should budget ₹40 to ₹50 Lakhs/year.

Source: LSBU tuition and accommodation pages; UK visa fee schedule. Exchange rate: 1 GBP = ₹129.

The full 1-year Master's total cost at LSBU ranges from ₹40 to ₹50 Lakhs, partially offset by the LSBU International Scholarship (£4,000/₹5.16 Lakhs reduction). After degree completion, Indian Master's graduates qualify for the UK Graduate Route visa (2 years post-study work).

LSBU Hidden Costs Indian Students Miss

Indian families budgeting for LSBU typically forget the deposit, visa, IHS, TB test, and one-time setup costs that add roughly £5,500 to £6,500 (₹7.10 to ₹8.39 Lakhs) on top of regular tuition in Year 1.

• Tuition deposit (all programmes): £4,000 (₹5.16 Lakhs) mandatory within 4 weeks of offer. Adjusted against tuition.
• UK Student visa fee: £524 (₹67,596) one-time for the visa application.
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £776/year (₹1.00 Lakh/year) mandatory for NHS access.
• TB test (mandatory): ₹3,000 to ₹4,500 at UKVI-approved clinics in India.
• UCAS application fee: £28.50 (₹3,677) for UG applicants.
• IELTS / TOEFL test fee: ₹17,000 to ₹18,500 per attempt.
• LSBU Pre-sessional English Programme (if needed): £2,000 to £5,000 (₹2.58 to ₹6.45 Lakhs) for 6 to 12 weeks if IELTS below entry score.
• Books and course supplies: ₹50,000 to ₹80,000/year for some programmes.
• Lab fees (for Engineering, Built Environment): £150 to £400/year (₹19,350 to ₹51,600/year).
• MEA apostille and document attestation: ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 for marksheet attestation.
• Initial setup in London: Bedding, kitchen essentials, warm coat for UK winters (~£400 to £700 total, ₹51,600 to ₹90,300).
• Loan processing and collateral valuation: ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 for processing a ₹25 to ₹40 Lakh education loan.
• Initial flight + baggage: ₹55,000 to ₹85,000 for a one-way Delhi/Mumbai to London flight with baggage buffer.
• TfL Student Oyster Card: £20 (₹2,580) application fee for 18+ Student Oyster card.
• Architecture portfolio costs (BA Architecture): Model-making, printing, supplies £250 to £500/year (₹32,250 to ₹64,500/year).

Note: The biggest hidden cost most Indian families miss at LSBU is the £4,000 tuition deposit due within 4 weeks of the offer letter. Architecture students face additional portfolio supply costs. Engineering and Construction students need to budget for lab fees and site visits.

Also Check: LSBU Admission Process Timeline for Indians

LSBU Cost-Saving Strategies for Indian Students

Indian students at LSBU can reduce annual fees you pay by £4,000 to £15,000 (₹5.16 to ₹19.35 Lakhs) through scholarships, off-campus accommodation, and the UK Graduate Route visa.

• Apply for the LSBU International Scholarship: £4,000 (₹5.16 Lakhs) reduction; auto-considered. Indian Bachelor's holders with 55%+ have strong chances.
• Apply for Chevening Scholarship: Full tuition + ~£1,000/month stipend (₹15+ Lakhs total). Deadline tentative November 2026.
• 4-year UG with sandwich/industrial placement option: Year 3 can be a paid industrial placement that offsets tuition for that year. Popular among Engineering and CS applicants.
• Off-campus shared accommodation: Share a 3-bedroom flat in Lewisham, Bermondsey, or Elephant & Castle for £700 to £950/month (₹90,300 to ₹1.23 Lakhs), saving £1,200 to £2,400/year compared to en-suite halls.
• Part-time work on the UK Student visa: Up to 20 hours/week during term and full-time during breaks. At UK minimum wage of £11.44/hour (₹1,476/hour), a full term-time schedule earns roughly £4,500 to £6,500/year (₹5.81 to ₹8.39 Lakhs).
• Cook at home and shop at Aldi/Lidl/Tesco: Self-cooking with weekly grocery shops cuts food costs to £250/month vs £400+ for catered meal plans.
• Section 80E tax benefit: Education loan interest qualifies for full tax deduction under Section 80E of the Indian Income Tax Act.
• Forex card and timing: Lock GBP via HDFC, ICICI, or Axis forex cards in batches across the academic year.
• Use LSBU Library resources: Most textbooks are available through library reserve, saving £300 to £600/year on book costs.
• Use the UK Graduate Route visa: 2 years post-study work after Master's helps offset tuition through earnings; LSBU graduates have 90%+ employment within 15 months with average salaries of £28,000 to £38,000/year (₹36 to ₹49 Lakhs).

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The total annual cost of LSBU UK for an Indian student ranges from ₹40 to ₹50 Lakhs, dropping to as low as ₹35 to ₹45 Lakhs with the LSBU International Scholarship (£4,000) or MBA Scholarship. A typical ₹25 to ₹40 Lakh education loan combined with the UK Graduate Route visa and LSBU's central London location makes LSBU highly cost-effective for London-based study.