Frequently Asked Questions for international LSBF students
This is a list of questions frequently asked by our International students. If you have any other questions, please email info@lsbf.org.uk
Will there be any other overseas students on the course?
We have international students from more than 70 different countries.
How many hours a week must I study?
The number of study hours can vary according to the course, but as an international student you have to attend at least 15 classroom hours per week.
If my Visa application is delayed, how late can I start my course?
In exceptional circumstances we would allow you start up to three weeks into the course.
Does the LSBF run online courses?
At present the LSBF does not run any distance learning programmes.
Do I have to be proficient in English to study at the LSBF?
Yes. Please see the English requirements section for more information.
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Do I have to pay my fees in advance?
For professional qualifications such as the ACCA, CIMA and CIM, you need to pay a deposit of 50% of the course fees with your application. The remaining 50% should be paid one month prior to the start date of the course.
For our masters programmes, £1,500 is required to reserve your place. You then need to pay at least 80% of the total fees 30 days before the start of the course.
Note that there is a non-refundable £150 administration charge on paid fees.
Deposits can be paid by Bank Draft (made payable to’ London School of Business & Finance’), or by Bank Transfer directly into LSBF account.
LSBF Account Details
HSBC Bank
International Bank Account Number:GB55MIDL40011311512668
Bank Identifier Code (BIC): MIDLGB2105K
Sort Code: 40-01-13
Account Number: 11512668
Bank address: 89 Buckingham Palace Road Belgravia London SW1W 0QL
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Do you organise airport pickups and accommodation?
Please contact Barbora Vesey from our accommodation team by sending an email to bvesey@lsbf.org.uk or by phoning LSBF on +44 (0) 207 823 23 03
How much money will I need to cover living expenses?
We estimate that you should allow at least £10,000 per calendar year to cover basics such as accommodation, food and travel.
Do I need to get a visa before I travel to the UK?
Please see our visa and immigration page for more information.
Can I bring my family with me to the UK?
Yes, but only your spouse and your children. Your children must be under the age of 18 when they first enter the UK. For further information about this topic, download the Guidance Note from UKCOSA (this opens a new window), 'Dependents of international students'.
For more visa information, please refer to the UK Home Office (this opens a new window).
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Will I have to pay for medical care?
All full-time students studying in the UK for more than six months are covered by the NHS (National Health Service), available to them free of charge. Alternatively, there are also several private healthcare schemes that require you to buy insurance.
If your course lasts less than six months and your country of origin has no reciprocal health care agreement with the UK, you will need to take out private health insurance to cover the cost of any treatment, as you will not be covered under the NHS.
Do I have to pay Council Tax?
Full-time registered students (but not students with ‘writing-up’ status) are usually eligible for exemption from Council Tax, but they are not allowed to claim Council Tax Benefit, which is a public fund.
Can I work part-time in the UK while I am a student?
If you are from a country within the European Economic Area (EEA), you can work in the UK without permission. If you are from outside the EEA and you are on a course lasting more than six months, you should be able to work up to twenty hours per week during term-time (full-time during vacations).
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