London South
Bank University

London South Bank University is an award-winning university known for business, arts, science, engineering, health, social care and law.

It began as the Borough Polytechnic Institute back in 1892 and has had a few name changes and a few moves in direction since then. Now, it’s a very highly regarded institution with a number of recognised alumni.

London South Bank University has seven schools, including the School of Applied Sciences, School of Arts and Creative Industries, School of the Built Environment and Architecture, School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Health and Social Care and School of Law and Social Sciences.

While it doesn’t place as highly in league tables as other universities in London, that shouldn’t put you off studying there. It’s won ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education Awards and silver in the first 2017 ‘Teaching Excellence Framework’ awards.

London’s South Bank is a great place to live. It’s a culturally diverse place to live with plenty to see and do and easy access to central London and the main attractions.

There are multiple universities within a relatively short distance so there are plenty of students and lots of amenities designed for students.

Student housing in South Bank is a real mix, which is where Sanctuary Students comes in. We provide high quality, safe, warm, secure London South Bank accommodation for not a lot of money.

Highlights of the area around London South Bank University include the Imperial War Museum, Immersive Gamebox London Southbank, Ministry of Sound, the London Eye, St Thomas’s Hospital, National Theatre, Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, The Clink Prison Museum, OXO Tower, Shakespeare's Globe, Cinema Museum, Toulouse Lautrec, Lambeth Palace, The London Studios, Borough Market and Waterloo Station.

South Bank has a superb food and drinks scene, especially along the river. As the gateway to London for anyone arriving at Waterloo, the experience begins strongly.

For example, we have The Food Market at the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall’s Canteen, OXO Tower Restaurant, Skylon, The Athenian, La Barca, Crust Bros, Baltic, All Bar One, Banh Bao Brothers, Bao Fa Garden, BFI Riverfront, Burger King, Fateema, Giraffe and a wide selection of other bars and restaurants.

Then there’s Borough Market over by The Shard. If you don’t find an ingredient there, it’s probably not worth eating!

Sanctuary Students provides all sorts of student rooms in London. Our closest student accommodation to London South Bank University is Manna Ash House on Pocock Street in Newington. The property recently underwent extensive refurbishment and provides the highest quality student accommodation around.

Manna Ash House is just a few minutes’ walk from London South Bank University as well as King's College London Waterloo Campus, Waterloo train station, The Shard and Borough Market.

It’s a great location, close to bus routes and Southwark Tube station, shops, pubs, bars, restaurants and everything along the South Bank.

Rooms include double ensuites and studios. Both offer generous living spaces with private entrance, all furniture, broadband with individual connections in each room, windows and study spaces. Each room is decorated to a high standard and will be prepared for your arrival.

The property includes a common room, laundry and fully equipped kitchen. You also get WiFi throughout, onsite security and bike storage. The building has CCTV and lockable external doors for your safety.

No, our London South Bank accommodation is not expensive. We make sure all our student accommodation is as competitively priced as possible. We have all been students and know how tough it can be to make ends meet. That’s why our rents are kept as low as possible and includes all bills.

Yes, our London South Bank accommodation is very safe. External doors are all securely locked, each room has its own lockable door, there’s CCTV covering entries and exits and we are in relatively safe areas. As long as you take practical precautions over your own safety, you should be perfectly safe with us!

Everything is included in the rent of your Southbank uni accommodation! You’re going to be busy with your class and exploring everything London has to offer. Including bills in the rent means one less thing to worry about. Bills include electricity, heating, water, internet and contents insurance.

All our private student halls are fully en-suite rooms, either single, double or large double. Each includes everything you need to begin living right away and include secure entry and social areas.

All buildings provide safe spaces that are well maintained, and social spaces are kept clean and tidy and can include laundry areas for extra convenience.

Sanctuary Students don't believe in hidden charges or fees. All rents are clearly advertised, all bills are inclusive and there are no extra fees or charges. The only exceptions would be for damage or extra cleaning, but that’s standard.

All you need to pay is your rent, food and whatever you have for your room. If you bring your own TV and watch live TV in your room, you will need a TV licence, otherwise, no fees, no charges.

Yes, all our London student housing is fully furnished. Rooms are en-suite and include all furniture. They are also equipped with all living items and everything you’re likely to need.

All you’ll need to bring is your bedding, kitchenware and any special items you cannot live without.

Staying with Sanctuary Students doesn’t mean just four walls and a comfy bed. With us, you get much more than just a room.

We want you to be completely happy while you’re staying in our London South Bank accommodation. On top of low rents and no bills, you can also rely on us to give you extra help and support through exclusive student discounts and confidential care through our advice line. Find out more.