Hostel facilities, Indian food availability, campus safety, and accommodation options at London South Bank University.
Hostel arrangements and costs vary by room type and academic year. Confirm current availability and fees directly with London South Bank University before making any payments.
Accommodation overview
LSBU has two halls with more than 900 single bedrooms within a ten-minute walk of its main campus. For 2026/27, McLaren House publishes weekly rents from £215 for an ensuite to £295 for a superior ensuite with a large bed, with internet, utilities and contents insurance included; availability and room allocation are separate from a course offer.
Food & daily living
LSBU's current cost guide budgets £45–£65 a week for food and household shopping. It does not publish a compulsory meal plan for Computer Science students. Campus microwaves are available in the Student Centre and LSBU Hub for students bringing food from home.
Campus & lifestyle
The Computer Science course is taught at LSBU's Southwark campus. The university's computing school identifies facilities and learning around software, operating systems, high-performance computing and Raspberry Pi devices; the course page also lists work in programming, databases, AI, cloud computing and mobile development.
Safety & student support
LSBU directs students to its SafeZone app for campus emergencies, first-aid requests and contact with the local safety team or a safety escort after dark. Its published emergency number is 020 7815 6666; immediate danger still requires the UK emergency number, 999. The Student Life Centre provides advice through appointments, online chat and MyAccount. LSBU lists specialist support for disability and dyslexia, money advice, employability, health and wellbeing, while international applicants can contact the university's dedicated international team before applying and after receiving an offer.
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