Student Life at The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF)

Campus

Our London campus is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Square Mile. Our prime city location and professional environment offers a unique atmosphere that connects you with future employers - situated near Monument in the heart of London's financial district, we are surrounded by many of the world's leading financial institutions.

Covering five floors, the campus includes classrooms equipped with the latest learning technology, computer rooms and student work and breakout areas.

The Henry Grunfeld Library and new Student Centre provide flexible spaces for individual and group study. Here you can catch up on the latest news and industry information and get advice on study and research.

There is also a Bloomberg Terminal that provides instant access to real-time market data, news and analysis.

We also have a second location just a two minute walk away in Monument Street where we hold a variety of events and lectures.

Get involved

At LIBF, there are plenty of activity groups, clubs and societies to get involved with - there's something for everyone. No matter what you are looking for, we are here to make sure you get the most out of your student experience.

Student Societies

Student Union

All students can become an associate member of International Students House (ISH).Their bar, The Thirsty Scholar London, is located on 1 Park Crescent – a stone’s throw from Oxford Street and a short tube journey away from our campus. Membership gives you access to all the events run by ISH and to the Travel Club, who offer discounted trips to fantastic destinations around the UK, Europe and worldwide for groups of fellow independent travellers.

Student Support Services

Mentoring

We operate a student mentor scheme that offers support with study skills, motivation and time management. Mentors are often already working within the financial services industry and can provide advice on career development and securing employment.

The Peer Mentor Scheme is available to all full-time students studying Higher Education degree qualifications. Peer Mentors support new students with settling in and can give tips and guidance on student life and managing academic workload.

Careers

We offer a wealth of career support to you throughout your studies from CV preparation to networking with employers at our alumni events and lectures.

Find out more about our Careers and Employability support

Widening participation

Our STEPS (Support To Enhance Performance & Success) Programme has been designed to help students from under-represented backgrounds, to minimise the barriers and boundaries they may face when studying to achieve their career ambitions. The STEPS Programme includes:

an invitation to a pre-enrolment day to meet key staff members to specifically help with the transition to higher education,
offer of a peer mentor (current student),
an allocated programme support officer for regular support meetings,
prioritisation for our nano placements in industry,
a more flexible timetable for those with a known disability, carer or a mature learner and
monitoring of attendance and progress.

London life

London by day

There is so much to see and do in London, from world famous art galleries, iconic museums, historic buildings like St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London; and places of modern pilgrimage, like Abbey Road, Banksy's street art and The Shard's viewing platform.

More than 40% of London is green space, so there's always a leafy park to spend an afternoon in. The South Bank is a wonderful place for a gentle stroll by the river, while the Thames Path offers the chance to cover a bit more distance, with plenty of riverside pubs along the way.