The London Institute of Banking & Finance began in 1879 as the Institute of Bankers. For most of its history it trained and examined people already working in banks, and its professional qualifications, such as CeMAP for mortgage advisers, are still widely used. It now teaches degrees as well, from a base in the City of London. Check that your course is open to Student visa applicants before you apply.
London, England, United Kingdom
Official website: libf.ac.uk
Institute of Bankers, 1879
Specialist banking and finance provider
City of London
£14,000 – £18,000
International undergraduate degree students, approximate
£16,000 – £22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on libf.ac.uk before you apply.
BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
BSc (Hons) Finance, Investment and Risk
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP)
Professional QualificationDuration
6 Months
Intake
Year-round
Exam Score
No formal test; fluent English
Diploma in Regulated Customer Advice (DipRCA)
Professional QualificationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Year-round
Exam Score
No formal test; fluent English
Roots as the Institute of Bankers, dating from 1879.
Degrees built around banking and financial services careers.
Professional qualifications, such as CeMAP, used across the UK industry.
Graduates join retail and investment banks, building societies and financial services firms.
Professional qualifications help graduates move into mortgage advice and compliance roles.
The Graduate Route may allow UK work after a degree; check the current rules.
Undergrad
UCAS by January
Postgrad
No PG intake
The City is London's financial district, home to banks, insurers and the Bank of England. It is busy on weekdays and quiet at weekends, and Monument and Bank stations are close.
Living in central London is expensive. Most students share flats in east or south London and travel in by Tube, DLR or Overground.
CAS from the institution
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Degrees are applied for through UCAS, with the main deadline in late January, though later applications may be considered if places remain. Professional qualifications can be started at any time. Check whether your course accepts Student visa applicants first.
Degree programmes start in September. Professional qualifications such as CeMAP can be started throughout the year.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from The London Institute of Banking & Finance after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
The BSc in Banking and Finance and the BSc in Finance, Investment and Risk are the main degrees. Entry needs A-levels or an equivalent qualification with good maths, and international students usually need IELTS 6.0. CeMAP and other professional qualifications have no formal entry requirements.
LIBF has offered a limited number of scholarships and bursaries for degree students. Check the website for current awards, as they change from year to year.
