London South Bank University vs University of Greenwich

The university has three campuses: Southwark, Croydon and Havering.

Greenwich Campus sits on a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the River Thames. 

The beautiful baroque buildings on campus were designed for the Royal Navy at the end of the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren, who also designed St Paul’s Cathedral. 

The campus is a popular film location and has featured in many movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

LSBU offers you a chance to make an exciting and fulfilled life in the world’s most unique city. London offers something for everyone. University residences are surrounded by some of the best food, art, sport and nightlife in the capital. Each of the university's Schools offers unique and exciting facilities, designed to improve your learning experience and make you industry-ready. From film studios to engineering labs, electron microscopes to design workshops and hospital simulations, our teaching provides you with real world, cutting-edge facilities and equipment.  

The Student Life Centre (SLC) is space for socialising, key student services and employability support. Get together with friends and grab lunch in Grads Café, which serves hot food all day, or have a drink in The Venue Bar.  The SLC is also home to Students' Union and the 85+ student-run clubs and societies on campus.

The university's dedicated and experienced Careers Service helps you find work placements and jobs with top blue chip companies and valued public and voluntary organisations. 

• The university has three main campuses in London and Medway, including Avery Hill Campus and Greenwich campus.
• The facilities at the Greenwich Campus include library studios, research and social facilities and several teaching facilities.
• The Dome is in the centre of the complex, which houses a gym and food outlet. Tennis courts, Rugby, football, netball, and indoor pitches are on Avery Hill Campus.
• The campus has an award-winning library at Stockwell Street in Greenwich and the Drill Hall Library. It holds 150,000 volumes of text.
• The Stephen Lawrence Gallery at the Stockwell Street building showcases the work of contemporary artists, which is linked to the school of design.
• The university guarantees all the new students (undergraduate and postgraduate students)a place in a hall of residence or university-approved housing.
• A great selection of accommodations in the halls of the university is offered on or near the campuses of study, which are equipped with all facilities and amenities needed to make a student feel at home.
• Free WIFI and Internet facilities are available all across with 24/7 residential support.

Sir David Adjaye, architect
Anton Balasingham, political strategist and Advisor for LTTE leadership.
Patrik Schumacher, architect, company director Zaha Hadid Architects.
Wavinya Ndeti, politician
Frank Auerbach, painter
Shaun Bailey, politician
Sue Black, computer scientist
Paul Burstow, former politician

Greenwich University has a strong alumni network of 50,000 members, including industry leaders, business owners and professionals. University of Greenwich notable alumni include Roy Hodgson( Football Manager, Crystal Palace Football Club), Steve King( CEO of Publicis Media) and Byron Cole ( Best Selling Author and CEO of the BLC Group).