Bloomsbury Institute

Bloomsbury Institute London is a higher education provider offering a transformative educational experience for students pursuing full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business, Accounting, and Law. Our programs are delivered in person and have distinct vocational elements that provide our students with practical experiences preparing them for the real world. All our courses are accredited by leading professional bodies, ensuring that our graduates are highly regarded in their industries. As a small, vibrant institution nestled in the heart of London, we are uniquely positioned in the city’s thriving academic and professional ecosystem, offering students unparalleled access to a global network of opportunities.

At Bloomsbury Institute, we take a whole-person approach to education. Our students are not just prepared academically; they are nurtured, challenged, and empowered to become well-rounded individuals with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers. Our dedicated faculty members are more than just experts in their fields - they are mentors and guides who are committed to the success and personal development of each student. Bloomsbury Institute provides a unique educational experience that is flexible and responsive to the needs of our students. We believe in breaking down barriers to higher education, and making it accessible to a diverse range of students from all backgrounds. By joining Bloomsbury Institute, you become part of a community that values your individuality and helps you develop the skills, knowledge, and networks to make a meaningful impact in the world. Choose Bloomsbury Institute for an education that’s as unique as you are.

A 21st-century education in the heart of the world’s greatest city

We deliver degrees in Business, Law and Accounting. We value strong ideas, innovation, hard work and intellectual stimulation. Your success is our mission, so we prioritise giving you a top-quality, career-focused higher education.

The education we offer takes a transformative whole-person approach. Our students are nurtured, challenged and ultimately empowered to become well-rounded individuals, prepared to make a positive impact in the world. Our dedicated faculty members are not just experts in their fields; they are mentors, guides, and collaborators who are invested in our students’ success.

Our History

We built our academic community on hard work, curiosity and a respect for diversity. Founded in 2002 as The London School of Business and Management, we became Bloomsbury Institute in 2019. Our brand is rooted in our community and signals our commitment to civic engagement and educational excellence.

How international students apply to Bloomsbury in 6 easy steps

Step 1

Applicants select their course and complete an online application form.

You can access the online application form is available here. You will first of all need to create an account and verify your email address. Once you have verified your email address and login to the Portal, you will then be able to complete the online application form.

Our Admissions Team will review your application within one working day and make you a conditional offer.

Step 2

You will then need to upload scans of the following documents:

• Academic Certificates and Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• English Language qualification or test results
• Letter of Recommendation (if details of a referee have not been provided in the application form)
• Passport
• Recent photograph
• MBA students will also be required to provide proof of 2 years of supervisory/ managerial experience.

Step 3

Once documents are approved, you will then be made an unconditional offer.

The unconditional offer is subject to verification of your documents.

Step 4

Once all verification is complete, you will be provided with access to ‘CAS Shield’. This is where all visa compliance stages are completed before we can issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Step 5

Once we are ready to issue your CAS, you will be asked to complete an online pre-enrolment form. You require the CAS to apply for a Student Visa through the UKVI website.

Step 6

We will send you a date and time to attend Enrolment and Induction at our London campus; this usually takes place the week before term starts.

Student Route Visa

The Student Route is a points-based visa system for all international students (including EU, EEA, and Swiss students) who want to study in the UK. If you are applying for a visa through the Student route you will need to demonstrate that you meet the required 70 points. To achieve the required points, you need to show that:

• You have been offered a place on a course and have received a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) – 50 Points
• You can speak, read, write and understand English – 10 Points
• You have enough money to support yourself and pay for any outstanding course fees – 10 Points

Obtaining your CAS

We will issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) once you have been offered a place to study at Bloomsbury Institute and have accepted that offer.

• You can view all our courses here.
• On each course page, entry requirements are given in British qualification levels and international equivalents.
• As part of your application, you will be required to complete a Pre-CAS credibility interview.

English language requirement for studying with Bloomsbury

It is important that applicants have a good standard of English to be successful in their studies with us. Applicants will be asked to prove their knowledge of the English language when making a Student Visa application. Full details of our English Language Requirements are available here.

Supporting documents

You will need the following documents to apply for your visa:

• Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
• Current and valid passport/travel document
• Your original academic certificate and transcripts
• Evidence of finances
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Tuberculosis certificate* (if you are living in a country that is listed on the UKVI website)

* You may be exempt under specific conditions outlined by the UKVI.

If the entire or any part of the documents you provide are not in English or Welsh, you must also have them officially translated by a certified translator and submit the official translations with the rest of your documents.

Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be required to provide more documents.

We’re consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS). Recent results include:

• We’re 2nd in London for overall student satisfaction.
• Our Law Degree is ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction, and 7th in the UK.
• Our Business Degree is ranked 3rd in London for student satisfaction.
• We are also ranked 3rd in London for student satisfaction for ‘Student Voice’.

Making futures possible

The Bloomsbury proposition is unique. Our personalised approach will ensure barriers or challenges you may have faced in the past do not determine your future. We will support you every step of the way, practically and financially, within a warm, kind, encouraging and coaching environment.

We will endeavour to tailor your course to your needs, offering flexible ways to study with the option of Accelerating your studies.

We have an active student community that includes our very own professional Radio Station, and a Law Clinic, that gives you the opportunity to gain voluntary and clinical legal work experience.

The Bloomsbury Institute's difference

• Work-ready degrees
• Free laptop after graduation
• Support to find work
• Travel bursary
• Based in Central London

High-quality teaching

Our teaching is led by people who love education and this impacts our entire approach. Our academic leaders ensure that our classrooms are interesting spaces, linked to the needs of society and to the aspirations of our students. We have listened to employers and entrepreneurs when developing our suite of degrees and these discussions have led to an applied, practical approach to learning; one that is academically rigorous, intellectually stimulating and focused on the career prospects of our students and graduates.

Life at Bloomsbury Institute is more than achieving your qualification

Our hope for you is that you develop into a well-rounded graduate with the knowledge and insight to feel confident in your abilities.

Good education is always challenging, and you will be challenged here, but you will also be cared for, supported and nurtured on your path to a brighter future. We will help you identify the things that hold you back, and together we will work to help you overcome them.

Bloomsbury Radio

Students and staff have many opportunities to engage in civic activities both locally and globally. Bloomsbury Radio, a platform for news, music, and discussions, serves as an official media partner for various international conferences, often emphasising enterprise and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the station covers local events like the Bloomsbury Festival, a two-week arts and culture extravaganza held annually in October.

The Law Clinic

The Law Clinic stands as a flagship initiative within the Centre for Community Engagement and Learning. Every year, we train students to offer guidance to individuals who cannot afford the services of a solicitor and don’t qualify for free legal aid. To ensure professional oversight, a team of solicitors dedicated to social justice supervise the student’s work on a pro bono basis. Students not studying law also contribute to the project by volunteering in administrative and management roles. We also have a mobile clinic that visits communities across London to give guidance on legal matters where it’s most needed.