OnCampus London South Bank

Pre-university programmes for international students

What is a Foundation Programme?

A foundation programme will enable you to progress to your chosen undergraduate course at London South Bank University if you’re an international student and don’t meet our requirements for direct entry.

You’ll learn essential English language skills and develop your subject knowledge as you prepare for academic life in the UK.

OnCampus LSB offers Undergraduate Foundation and International Year One programmes for international students to progress to London South Bank University.


Programmes offered by OnCampus

Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)

Upon successful completion, this programme offers guaranteed progression to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees at LSBU.

There are three pathways to choose from depending on your intended progression degree:

  • Business
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Engineering & Physical Sciences

International Year One (IY1)

Upon successful completion, this programme offers guaranteed progression to Year 2 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees at LSBU.

After successfully completing your pathway programme, you can move straight on to your chosen undergraduate or master’s degree course at London South Bank University as long as you’ve met all the progression criteria required.

How you’ll benefit from an OnCampus programme

During your programme you will:

  • have expert teaching that meets your individual needs
  • get to use excellent facilities in the heart of LSBU campus
  • have access to an extensive support network
You’ll be a member of LSBU’s student community right from the start, with access to:
  • clubs and social events
  • student union
  • international societies
  • sports facilities
Throughout your studies you'll also be able to access our support services, including:
  • 24-hour wellbeing support
  • careers and employability support
  • library services

Upcoming entry dates

Programmes

Dates

Progress to LSBU in

Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) 03 Terms
31 March 2025 - 15 December 2025

September 2026

Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
International Year One (IY1)
2 Semesters
22 September 2025 -  07 June 2026

September 2026

Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
International Year One (IY1)
3 Semesters
22 September 2025 -  07 August 2026

September 2026

Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
International Year One (IY1)
2 Semesters
12 January 2026 -  07 August 2026

September 2026

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