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AI-native higher education institution the London School of Innovation (LSI) has now been granted degree-awarding powers.
LSI is pioneering a new model of teaching that replaces traditional lectures with AI-driven learning and human-led discussion.
Instead of lectures, students are assigned a 24/7 personal AI tutor that adapts to their background, goals, and learning style. The AI delivers tailored content, continuous feedback, and interactive challenges, while human professors focus on mentoring, group discussions, and real-world problem-solving.
LSI offers postgraduate degrees and professional courses in AI, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Its goal is to train leaders capable of managing AI-powered organisations responsibly.
The institution was founded by the team behind WordUp and Geeks Ltd, combining experience in large-scale AI learning and digital transformation.
After a rigorous multi-year review, the UK’s Office for Students (OfS) granted LSI New Degree Awarding Powers in March 2026. This makes it one of a small number of challenger institutions with this status.
LSI is believed to be the first university in the UK to receive such approval with a fully AI-native teaching model, marking a significant shift in how higher education may evolve in the age of artificial intelligence.
