London School of Business and Finance

The London School of Business and Finance is one of the most prestigious universities in the British capital. Opened in 2003, it is dynamically developing, taking high positions of national and international rankings. London School of Business and Finance specializes in preparing professionals in finance, economics, business. The university offers a wide range of profile programs.

School campuses are located in the capital of Britain, Manchester and Birmingham. All of them are located in the central business districts. Education and living in an urban environment promotes development of social skills, which are important to solve business problems.

Bachelor's and Master's programs are available to foreign students at the London School of Business and Finance. Talented students can optimize costs of studying. In the school, supported by Prince Michael of Kent, personal grants are provided.

• ACCA study materials include live classes, their recordings, electronic resources, and supplementary materials from instructors,
• during practical sessions, students discuss questions that arise directly with instructors,
• students complete exam questions and a timed mock exam with subsequent review and feedback,
• for ACCA, nine hours of self-study per week in addition to classes are recommended; for the Strategic Professional level — 12 hours,
• the LSBF faculty includes experienced specialists and academics from various countries,
• learning outcomes combine practical career skills with theoretical knowledge.

• in 2013, LSBF received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise,
• in 2014, the school received two Global Business Excellence Awards — for outstanding educational services and outstanding leader,
• in 2020, LSBF received the PQ Magazine award for best use of social media,
• in 2026, LSBF Dean Dr. Shahnaz Hamid joined the jury of the QS Reimagine Education Awards.

At London Business School, students are offered accommodation in residences on campus in single rooms of the standard class, in rooms with private facilities, double rooms. Also, the housing stock includes studios with mini-kitchens and bathrooms. Residences can be self-catering.

Subject list: Business and management, Corporate governance, finance, International Business, law, marketing, MBA, mergers and acquisitions

In London School of Business and Finance students are offered a wide range of entertainment programs. Especially popular are thematic excursions, which enable them to get to know more closely the activities of banking and administrative structures.

Daily Routine

At the business school, academic studies and workshops are mandatory. Students organize leisure on their own.

• The London Business School takes place in TOP-10 rankings of British universities on the quality of academic preparation, student satisfaction with education, graduate start-up salaries, etc.
• School campuses are conveniently located. The school's classrooms are located in business centers, which allows students to fully immerse in a professional environment.
• The school created an intercultural environment. The university is one of the most cosmopolitan in Britain.
• Recruiting students for a master's degree is organized. Entrance programs are held quarterly.
• Special subjects are read by leading specialists in specific fields. The university invites professors from Oxbridge, Harvard Business School.

The school infrastructure is represented by educational buildings with auditoriums, computer centers, lecture halls, a library, several recreation areas. There are shopping, entertainment and tourist facilities.

Academic year lasts from September to June.

The number of places on postgraduate programs is often limited, so it is recommended to start preparing for admission well in advance. Smapse specialists will guide you through every stage of the application process.

• Entry to the first year of BSc Financial Management requires the equivalent of 240 UCAS points in GCE A/AS-Level and English at B2 level with a score of no less than 5.5 in each component of the test,
• an international Level 3 qualification may provide direct entry to the first year of BSc Financial Management,
• qualifications equivalent to Levels 4 and 5, following individual review, may provide entry to the second or third year of BSc Financial Management respectively,
• the standard ACCA Revision route requires two A-Levels and three GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications in five separate subjects, including English and mathematics,
• the minimum age for the Foundations in Accountancy route is 18,
• the full ACCA qualification requires passing the examinations, completing the Ethical and Professional Skills module, and obtaining 36 months of professional experience in accounting or finance,
• graduates of ACCA-accredited institutions with a relevant degree may receive exemptions from up to nine Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills examinations.

• An early enrollment discount is available on selected Executive Education programs when applying at least two months before the intake begins,
• the LSBF regional scholarship provides a 15% discount on undergraduate and doctoral programs, 20% on postgraduate programs, and from 15% on ACCA professional qualifications,
• to qualify for the regional scholarship, the applicant must reside in a country from the approved list, provide proof of residence if required, and meet the entry requirements of the chosen program,
• both the referral program participant and the referred student receive a 5% discount on the final cost of selected courses,
• upon full payment before the intake begins, LSBF provides a 10% discount on selected programs subject to terms and conditions.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision