Loughborough University
Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Location

United Kingdom

Partnership

Direct Partner

QS Ranking

QS Ranking 2025

224

-12
THE Ranking

THE Ranking 2024

251

+100
Shanghai Ranking

Shanghai Ranking 2024

701

-100
GUA

Guardian University Ranking 2024

10

Students Satisfaction

84.5%

Graduate Employability

98%

Int. student percentage

18%

Int. Fee Range

£21,500k to £32,000k/pa

TEF Rating

TEF Rating

Gold

Overview

Loughborough University is a public research university located in Leicestershire, England. One of the great things that it can offer to its students is its huge campus of 523 acres filled with green and open spaces.

Extended Overview

Loughborough University lies in the beautiful market town of Loughborough, England, UK. It has two campuses, both situated in two different parts of the UK. One is in Loughborough, and another one is in London. Both of these campuses take pride in their unmatchable student community.

The university offers more than 115 undergraduate and 116 postgraduate programmes where any student will find their desired course. It hosts one of the UK’s most grand career fairs, with more than 260 exhibitors and hundreds of employee events every year.

LU is packed with more than 19,451 students and 3,510 international students, making it one of the most friendly and diverse communities for students. It has earned quite a big name in sports for being named the Sports University of the Year several times.

One interesting fact is that there are more than 30,000 universities in the world, and according to QS, only 157 of them hold a 5-star rating. Loughborough University happens to be one of them, indicating that the institute is considered outstanding and has performed exceptionally well in all categories.

The institute is more than just a study centre. This is where personal growth and career advancement meet each other. A huge campus, space to grow, a great environment, a diverse community, worldwide recognition, and global ranking—Loughborough University has it all.

Mission Statement

Loughborough University clearly states that:

“We will be an internationally engaged research-intensive university that delivers meaningful impact and keeps students at our heart. Together we will use our distinctive strengths to support, inspire, and empower people to achieve extraordinary things.”

Their purpose includes:

  1. To advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding
  2. To inspire, empower and enrich
  3. To create regional, national and global impact

History

Loughborough University’s roots can be traced back to 1909 with the establishment of Loughborough Technical Institute in the town centre. In 1963, there was a recommendation to turn all colleges of advanced technology into universities.

Following this, in 1966, it was granted university status by the Royal Charter and became Loughborough University of Technology, and finally, in 1996, the university was renamed Loughborough University.

Accreditation

Loughborough University holds accreditation from some of the most esteemed professional bodies. These include:

  1. The Association of MBAs (AMBA)
  2. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  3. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  4. British Psychological Society (BPS)
  5. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  6. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  7. Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  8. Small Business Charter
  9. PRME

Campus Facilities

Loughborough University provides maximum facilities for its students. Some of them are:

  1. The university’s biggest asset is the 523-acre single-site campus
  2. A huge library with over 500,000 print books, 30,000 online journals, 1,300 diverse study spaces, and a library café.
  3. A wide range of premium-quality shops, cafés, and bars across campus offer a great choice of food and drinks.
  4. Language centre with 22 tutors from around the world
  5. Faith support for students with every religion
  6. A STEMLab worth £17million
  7. 50-metre swimming pool
  8. State-of-the-art gym
  9. All-weather pitches
  10. Lecture theatres
  11. Seminar rooms

Courses

Foundation

  1. Aeronautical Engineering
  2. Art and Design Foundation Studies
  3. Automotive Engineering
  4. Bioengineering
  5. Biological Sciences
  6. Business
  7. Chemical Engineering
  8. Chemistry
  9. Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering
  10. Computer Science
  11. Economics
  12. Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  13. Engineering Management
  14. Geography
  15. Human Biology
  16. Materials Engineering
  17. Mathematics
  18. Mechanical Engineering
  19. Natural Sciences
  20. Physics
  21. Product Design and Technology
  22. Product Design Engineering
  23. Psychology
  24. Social Sciences and Humanities
  25. Sport

Undergraduate

  1. Accounting and Finance
  2. Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
  3. Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
  4. Aeronautical Engineering
  5. Aeronautical Engineering (4 Years)
  6. Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year)
  7. Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  8. Aeronautical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  9. Aeronautical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  10. Architectural Engineering
  11. Architectural Engineering (4 Years)
  12. Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year)
  13. Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  14. Architectural Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  15. Architectural Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  16. Architecture
  17. Architecture (with Placement Year)
  18. Architecture (with Study Abroad)
  19. Automotive Engineering
  20. Automotive Engineering (4 Years)
  21. Automotive Engineering (with Placement Year)
  22. Automotive Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  23. Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  24. Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  25. Automotive Materials
  26. Automotive Materials (4 Years)
  27. Automotive Materials (with Placement Year)
  28. Automotive Materials (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  29. Automotive Materials (with Study Abroad)
  30. Automotive Materials (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  31. Bioengineering
  32. Bioengineering (4 Years)
  33. Bioengineering (with Placement Year)
  34. Bioengineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  35. Bioengineering (with Study Abroad)
  36. Bioengineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  37. Biological Sciences
  38. Biological Sciences (with Placement Year)
  39. Biological Sciences (with Study Abroad)
  40. Biomaterials Engineering
  41. Biomaterials Engineering (4 Years)
  42. Biomaterials Engineering (with Placement Year)
  43. Biomaterials Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  44. Biomaterials Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  45. Biomaterials Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  46. Business Analytics
  47. Business Analytics (with Placement Year)
  48. Business Analytics (with Study Abroad)
  49. Chemical Engineering
  50. Chemical Engineering (4 Years)
  51. Chemical Engineering (with Placement Year)
  52. Chemical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  53. Chemical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  54. Chemical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  55. Chemistry
  56. Chemistry (4 Years)
  57. Chemistry (with Placement Year)
  58. Chemistry (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  59. Chemistry (with Study Abroad)
  60. Chemistry (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  61. Chemistry with Computing
  62. Chemistry with Computing (4 Years)
  63. Chemistry with Computing (with Placement Year)
  64. Chemistry with Computing (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  65. Chemistry with Computing (with Study Abroad)
  66. Chemistry with Computing (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  67. Civil Engineering
  68. Civil Engineering (4 Years)
  69. Civil Engineering (with Placement Year)
  70. Civil Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  71. Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  72. Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  73. Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
  74. Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with Placement Year)
  75. Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with Study Abroad)
  76. Computer and Electronic Engineering
  77. Computer and Electronic Engineering (4 Years)
  78. Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
  79. Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  80. Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  81. Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  82. Computer Science
  83. Computer Science (4 Years)
  84. Computer Science (with Placement Year)
  85. Computer Science (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  86. Computer Science (with Study Abroad)
  87. Computer Science (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  88. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
  89. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (4 Years)
  90. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
  91. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  92. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad)
  93. Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  94. Computer Science and Mathematics
  95. Computer Science and Mathematics (4 Years)
  96. Computer Science and Mathematics (with Placement Year)
  97. Computer Science and Mathematics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  98. Computer Science and Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
  99. Computer Science and Mathematics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  100. Computing and Management
  101. Computing and Management (4 Years)
  102. Computing and Management (with Placement Year)
  103. Computing and Management (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  104. Computing and Management (with Study Abroad)
  105. Construction Engineering Management
  106. Construction Engineering Management (with Placement Year)
  107. Construction Engineering Management (with Study Abroad)
  108. Criminology
  109. Criminology (with Placement Year)
  110. Criminology (with Study Abroad)
  111. Criminology and Sociology
  112. Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year)
  113. Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
  114. Design
  115. Design (with Placement Year)
  116. Design (with Study Abroad)
  117. Economics
  118. Economics (with Placement Year)
  119. Economics (with Study Abroad)
  120. Economics and Finance
  121. Economics and Finance (with Placement Year)
  122. Economics and Finance (with Study Abroad)
  123. Economics and Management
  124. Economics and Management (with Placement Year)
  125. Economics and Management (with Study Abroad)
  126. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  127. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  128. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  129. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (4 Years)
  130. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
  131. Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  132. Energy Engineering
  133. Energy Engineering (4 Years)
  134. Energy Engineering (with Placement Year)
  135. Energy Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  136. Energy Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  137. Energy Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  138. Engineering Management
  139. Engineering Management (with Placement Year)
  140. Engineering Management (with Study Abroad)
  141. Engineering Physics
  142. Engineering Physics (4 Years)
  143. Engineering Physics (with Placement Year)
  144. Engineering Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  145. Engineering Physics (with Study Abroad)
  146. Engineering Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  147. English
  148. English (with Placement Year)
  149. English (with Study Abroad)
  150. English and Sports Science
  151. English and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
  152. English and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
  153. English Literature
  154. English Literature (with Placement Year)
  155. English Literature (with Study Abroad)
  156. English with Business Studies
  157. English with Business Studies (with Placement Year)
  158. English with Business Studies (with Study Abroad)
  159. English with Creative Writing
  160. English with Creative Writing (with Placement Year)
  161. English with Creative Writing (with Study Abroad)
  162. Fashion Design and Technology
  163. Fashion Design and Technology (with Placement Year)
  164. Fashion Design and Technology (with Study Abroad)
  165. Finance
  166. Finance (with Placement Year)
  167. Finance (with Study Abroad)
  168. Financial Mathematics
  169. Financial Mathematics (with Placement Year)
  170. Financial Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
  171. Fine Art
  172. Fine Art (with Placement Year)
  173. Fine Art (with Study Abroad)
  174. Geography
  175. Geography (3 Years)
  176. Geography (with Placement Year)
  177. Geography (with Placement Year) (4 Years)
  178. Geography (with Study Abroad)
  179. Geography (with Study Abroad) (4 Years)
  180. Geography and Management
  181. Geography and Management (with Placement Year)
  182. Geography and Management (with Study Abroad)
  183. Geography and Sport Science
  184. Geography and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
  185. Geography and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
  186. Geography with Economics
  187. Geography with Economics (with Placement Year)
  188. Geography with Economics (with Study Abroad)
  189. Graphic Design
  190. Graphic Design (with Placement Year)
  191. Graphic Design (with Study Abroad)
  192. History
  193. History (with Placement Year)
  194. History (with Study Abroad)
  195. History and International Relations
  196. History and International Relations (with Placement Year)
  197. History and International Relations (with Study Abroad)
  198. History and Politics
  199. History and Politics (with Placement Year)
  200. History and Politics (with Study Abroad)
  201. Human Biology
  202. Human Biology (with Placement Year)
  203. Human Biology (with Study Abroad)
  204. Industrial Design
  205. Industrial Design (with Placement Year)
  206. Industrial Design (with Study Abroad)
  207. Information Technology Management for Business
  208. Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
  209. Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) (with Placement Year)
  210. Information Technology Management for Business (with Placement Year)
  211. International Business
  212. International Business (with Placement Year)
  213. International Business (with Study Abroad)
  214. International Relations
  215. International Relations (with Placement Year)
  216. International Relations (with Study Abroad)
  217. Liberal Arts
  218. Liberal Arts (with Placement Year)
  219. Liberal Arts (with Study Abroad)
  220. Management
  221. Management (with Placement Year)
  222. Management (with Study Abroad)
  223. Marketing
  224. Marketing (with Placement Year)
  225. Marketing (with Study Abroad)
  226. Materials Science and Engineering
  227. Materials Science and Engineering (4 Years)
  228. Materials Science and Engineering (with Placement Year)
  229. Materials Science and Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  230. Materials Science and Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  231. Materials Science and Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  232. Mathematics
  233. Mathematics (4 Years)
  234. Mathematics (with Placement Year)
  235. Mathematics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  236. Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
  237. Mathematics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  238. Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management
  239. Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management (with Placement Year)
  240. Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management (with Study Abroad)
  241. Mathematics and Physics
  242. Mathematics and Physics (4 Years)
  243. Mathematics and Physics (with Placement Year)
  244. Mathematics and Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  245. Mathematics and Physics (with Study Abroad)
  246. Mathematics and Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  247. Mathematics and Sport Science
  248. Mathematics and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
  249. Mathematics and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
  250. Mathematics with Economics
  251. Mathematics with Economics (with Placement Year)
  252. Mathematics with Economics (with Study Abroad)
  253. Mathematics with Statistics
  254. Mathematics with Statistics (with Placement Year)
  255. Mathematics with Statistics (with Study Abroad)
  256. Mechanical Engineering
  257. Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
  258. Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year)
  259. Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  260. Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  261. Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  262. Media and Communication
  263. Media and Communication (with Placement Year)
  264. Media and Communication (with Study Abroad)
  265. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  266. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (4 Years)
  267. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Placement Year)
  268. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  269. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Study Abroad)
  270. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  271. Natural Sciences
  272. Natural Sciences (4 Years)
  273. Natural Sciences (with Placement Year)
  274. Natural Sciences (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  275. Natural Sciences (with Study Abroad)
  276. Natural Sciences (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  277. Physics
  278. Physics (4 Years)
  279. Physics (with Placement Year)
  280. Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  281. Physics (with Study Abroad)
  282. Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  283. Physics with Computing
  284. Physics with Computing (4 Years)
  285. Physics with Computing (with Placement Year)
  286. Physics with Computing (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  287. Physics with Computing (with Study Abroad)
  288. Physics with Computing (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  289. Physics with Theoretical Physics
  290. Physics with Theoretical Physics (4 Years)
  291. Physics with Theoretical Physics (with Placement Year)
  292. Physics with Theoretical Physics (with Study Abroad)
  293. Politics
  294. Politics (with Placement Year)
  295. Politics (with Study Abroad)
  296. Politics and International Relations
  297. Politics and International Relations (with Placement Year)
  298. Politics and International Relations (with Study Abroad)
  299. Politics, Philosophy and Economics
  300. Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Placement Year)
  301. Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Study Abroad)
  302. Product Design and Technology
  303. Product Design and Technology (with Placement Year)
  304. Product Design and Technology (with Study Abroad)
  305. Product Design Engineering
  306. Product Design Engineering (with Placement Year)
  307. Product Design Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  308. Product Design Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  309. Product Design Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  310. Psychology
  311. Psychology (with Placement Year)
  312. Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  313. Psychology in Education
  314. Psychology in Education (with Placement Year)
  315. Psychology in Education (with Study Abroad)
  316. Psychology with Criminology
  317. Psychology with Criminology (with Placement Year)
  318. Psychology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
  319. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering
  320. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (4 Years)
  321. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Placement Year)
  322. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  323. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Study Abroad)
  324. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
  325. Sociology
  326. Sociology (with Placement Year)
  327. Sociology (with Study Abroad)
  328. Sport and Exercise Psychology
  329. Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Placement Year)
  330. Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Study Abroad)
  331. Sport and Exercise Science
  332. Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
  333. Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)
  334. Sport Management
  335. Sport Management (with Placement Year)
  336. Sport Management (with Study Abroad)
  337. Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education
  338. Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement Year)
  339. Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with Study Abroad)
  340. Sports Technology
  341. Sports Technology (4 Years)
  342. Sports Technology (with Placement Year)
  343. Sports Technology (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  344. Textile Design
  345. Textile Design (with Placement Year)
  346. Textile Design (with Study Abroad)
  347. Urban Planning
  348. Urban Planning (4 Years)
  349. Urban Planning (with Placement Year)
  350. Urban Planning (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
  351. Urban Planning (with Study Abroad)

Postgraduate

  1. Accounting and Finance
  2. Advanced Chemical Engineering
  3. Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management
  4. Advanced Computer Science
  5. Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management
  6. Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
  7. Advanced Physics
  8. Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science
  9. Analytical Chemistry
  10. Applied Sport Performance Analysis
  11. Architecture
  12. Artificial Intelligence
  13. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
  14. Automotive Engineering
  15. Biomedical Engineering
  16. Biotechnology
  17. Business Analytics
  18. Business Psychology
  19. Civil Engineering
  20. Climate Change Politics and Policy
  21. Climate Change Science and Management
  22. Clinical Exercise Physiology
  23. Communication, Media and Development
  24. Construction Management
  25. Construction Project Management
  26. Construction Project Management with Building Information Modelling
  27. Construction Project Management with Sustainability
  28. Contemporary Literature and Culture
  29. Creative Writing and the Writing Industries
  30. Criminology
  31. Cybersecurity and Data Analytics
  32. Data-Driven Design
  33. Data Science
  34. Design and Branding
  35. Design Innovation
  36. Design Innovation Management
  37. Digital Creative Media
  38. Digital Entrepreneurship
  39. Digital Finance
  40. Digital Innovation Management
  41. Digital Marketing
  42. Digital Media and Creative Industries
  43. Diplomacy and International Relations
  44. Diplomacy and Sport
  45. Diplomacy, International Business and Trade
  46. Diplomacy, International Politics and Trade
  47. Economics
  48. Economics and Finance
  49. Engineering Design
  50. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
  51. Entrepreneurship, Finance and Innovation
  52. Environmental Monitoring, Research and Management
  53. Ergonomics and Human Factors
  54. Exercise Rehabilitation
  55. Finance
  56. Finance and Global Trading
  57. Finance and Management
  58. Financial Mathematics
  59. Graphic Design and Visualisation
  60. Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety
  61. Human Resource Management
  62. Industrial Mathematical Modelling
  63. Information Systems and Digital Innovation
  64. Infrastructure Asset Management
  65. Integrated Industrial Design
  66. International Business
  67. International Business Management
  68. International Development
  69. International Financial and Political Relations
  70. International Human Resource Management
  71. International Management
  72. International Management and Emerging Economies
  73. International Project Management
  74. International Security
  75. International Sustainable Development
  76. Management
  77. Marketing
  78. MBA (Full-Time)
  79. MBA (Full-Time) (with Internship)
  80. Mechanical Engineering
  81. Media and Communication
  82. Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health
  83. Net Zero Building Services Engineering
  84. Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry
  85. Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  86. Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
  87. Polymer Science and Engineering
  88. Psychology of Exercise Rehabilitation
  89. Renewable Energy Systems Technology
  90. Renewable Energy Systems Technology (Distance Learning)
  91. Risk, Governance and International Management
  92. Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering
  93. Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy
  94. Service Design Innovation
  95. Social Science Research
  96. Sports Analytics and Technologies
  97. Sport and Exercise Psychology
  98. Sport Biomechanics
  99. Sports Business and Innovation
  100. Sports Business and Leadership
  101. Sport Management
  102. Sport Management, Politics and International Development
  103. Sport Marketing
  104. Sport Rehabilitation
  105. Sports Engineering
  106. Storytelling
  107. Strategic Communication
  108. Strategic Leadership
  109. Strength and Conditioning
  110. Supply Chain Management
  111. Sustainable Management
  112. Sustainable Sport Business
  113. Systems Engineering
  114. Theatre
  115. User Experience and Service Design
  116. User Experience Design
  117. Water Engineering for Development
  118. Water Management for Development
  119. Work Psychology

Research

  1. Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
  2. Architecture (Practice-Based)
  3. Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
  4. Business and Economics
  5. Chemical Engineering
  6. Chemistry
  7. Communication and Media
  8. Computer Science
  9. Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
  10. Design and Creative Arts
  11. Design Innovation
  12. Digital Technologies
  13. Diplomacy and International Governance
  14. English
  15. Geography and Environment
  16. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  17. International Management
  18. International Relations, Politics and History
  19. Materials
  20. Mathematical Sciences
  21. Mathematics Education
  22. Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
  23. Media and Creative Industries
  24. Physics
  25. Sport Business
  26. Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Divisions and Departments

Loughborough University has nine schools. These are:

Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering

  1. Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
  2. Department of Chemical Engineering
  3. Department of Materials

Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Design and Creative Arts

  1. Creative Arts
  2. Design School

Loughborough Business School

Loughborough University London

  1. Institute for Design Innovation
  2. Institute for Digital Technologies
  3. Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance
  4. Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  5. Institute for International Management
  6. Institute for Media and Creative Industries
  7. Institute for Sport Business

Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Science

  1. Department of Chemistry
  2. Department of Computer Science
  3. Department of Mathematical Sciences
  4. Department of Physics
  5. Department of Mathematics Education

Social Sciences and Humanities

  1. Communication and Media
  2. Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
  3. English
  4. Geography and Environment
  5. International Relations, Politics and History

Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Faculty and Staff

Loughborough University has some of the most prestigious staff. These include:

  1. Lord Sebastian Coe, Chancellor
  2. Professor Nick Jenning, Vice-Chancellor and President
  3. Professor Rachel Thoms, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
  4. Richard Tay, Chief Operating Officer
  5. Alexandra Owen, Chief Financial Officer
  6. Professor Dan Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor
  7. ‌Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor

Student Life

Loughborough University offers an amazing experience both on and off campus. There are tonnes to do and explore.

  1. The huge campus of 523 acres is equivalent to 8,368 tennis courts and 348 football pitches. Just imagine how huge the campus is, which will be your second home.
  2. It has so many facilities that you will be spoiled by all these choices.
  3. A wide range of bars, restaurants, cafés, dining halls, hotels, two gyms, a medical centre and pharmacy, opticians, a dental practice, a hairdresser, laundrettes, a taxi rank, and a large nightclub.
  4. The nightclub of the Students' Union, which is situated on campus, is the most popular for students.
  5. You’ll find many high-street shops in the town, including Primark and New Look.
  6. Loughborough Town Hall hosts a variety of theatre, comedy, and musical performances, exhibitions, and concerts that attract many students.
  7. Peak District and Sherwood Forest are close to the campus and attract many tourists.
  8. Loughborough Students' Union offers more than 120 clubs and societies.
  9. Queen's Park is a cool spot for relaxing and picnics. You can visit the on-site Charnwood Museum and Carillon Tower.
  10. How about you explore the two cinemas in town, ODEON and Cineworld?
  11. The Basin and Peter Pizzeria are students' favourites, and you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine in Peter Pizzeria.
  12. For a delicious mix of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese foods, you must visit The Basin.
  13. Loughborough is great for exploring Nottingham, Leicester and Derby
  14. 51 on-campus and 1 off-campus indoor sports facilities
  15. 30 on-campus outdoor sports facilities

Student Statistics

  1. Undergraduate: 78%
  2. Postgraduate: 22%
  3. Full-time students: 94%
  4. Part-time students: 6%
  5. UK students: 75%
  6. EU students: 7%
  7. International students: 18%
  8. Female: 40%
  9. Male: 60%

Transportation

Loughborough University has pretty smooth transportation routes for almost all kinds of public transport.

  1. You’ll find everything within walking distance, and there’s also a free cross-campus shuttle bus.
  2. By just a short bus ride, you’ll get to Loughborough railway station, where you can go to London, Birmingham, and Manchester in just 2 hours.
  3. The closest airport is East Midlands Airport, just 15 minutes away.
  4. Loughborough has an excellent train link to many major cities.
  5. The campus offers a great bike-friendly environment; that’s why it’s very popular among students.

Housing and Accommodation

Self-catered accommodation costs £117-£279 per week.

Loughborough University offers 17 different types of accommodation halls to meet the requirements of the students. It provides top-notch accommodation service to ensure the utmost comfort for the students.

  1. There is a guaranteed accommodation service for first-year undergraduate students.
  2. The university has spent over £50 million on its new halls of residence.
  3. All rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, chair, noticeboard, plenty of storage, and shelves.
  4. You will get either ensuite facilities or a shared bathroom, depending on your choice.
  5. Access to laundry facilities, bike parks, and a common room where students gather to have fun.
  6. The Claudia Parsons is the newest of all the halls of residence, with outstanding facilities and fitness opportunities.

Extracurricular Activities

Loughborough University offers a wide range of extracurricular activities for the amusement of students. These include:

  1. American Football
  2. Archery
  3. Athletics
  4. Badminton
  5. Baseball
  6. Basketball
  7. Boxing
  8. Canoe
  9. Cheerleading
  10. Cricket
  11. Cycling
  12. Dance
  13. Dodgeball
  14. Equestrian
  15. Fencing
  16. Football
  17. Futsal
  18. Gaelic Football
  19. Golf
  20. Gymnastics
  21. Handball
  22. Hockey
  23. Jiu Jitsu
  24. Judo
  25. Karate
  26. Kart
  27. Korfball
  28. Kung Fu
  29. Lacrosse
  30. Lifesaving
  31. Mixed Martial Arts
  32. Mountaineering
  33. Muay Thai & Kickboxing
  34. Netball
  35. Orienteering
  36. Polo
  37. Powerlifting and Weightlifting
  38. Rowing
  39. Rugby League
  40. Rugby Union
  41. Sailing and Windsurfing
  42. Shooting
  43. Snow Sports
  44. Softball
  45. Squash
  46. Sub Aqua
  47. Swimming
  48. Table Tennis
  49. Taekwondo
  50. Tennis
  51. Touch Rugby
  52. Trampolining
  53. Triathlon
  54. Ultimate Frisbee
  55. Volleyball
  56. Wakeboard and Waterski
  57. Water Polo
  58. Weightlifting
  59. Windsurfing
  60. Wheelchair Basketball

Partnerships and Collaborations

Loughborough University holds partnerships with various esteemed bodies. Some of them are:

  1. Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  2. Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU)
  3. Cambridge University
  4. Child Health Unit, Imperial College London
  5. Cuttlefish Media Ltd
  6. Fit4Life
  7. Marathon Kids
  8. Maggies
  9. Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
  10. Sport Birmingham
  11. Public Health England (PHE)
  12. The Daily Mile Foundation
  13. University of Bradford
  14. University of Derby
  15. University of Exeter
  16. University of Leicester
  17. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  18. University of Oxford
  19. University of Surrey
  20. Young Epilepsy Foundation
  21. African Population Health Research Centre, Kenya
  22. Columbia University, USA
  23. Deakin University, Australia
  24. Kenyan University, Kenya
  25. Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway
  26. Sydney University, Australia
  27. Stanford University, USA
  28. The University of Iowa, USA
  29. Universitet of Agder, Norway
  30. Monash University, Malaysia
  31. University of Southern Queensland, Australia
  32. Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana

Research Opportunities

Loughborough University is a renowned research university. According to the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), 91% of research is considered ‘world-leading’ or 'internationally excellent.'

Loughborough University has 8 research centres. These are:

  1. Advanced VR Research Centre
  2. Centre for Biological Engineering (CBE)
  3. Centre for Renewable Energy Technology (CREST)
  4. Centre for Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART)
  5. Electromagnetic Environment (EME) Hub
  6. Intelligent Automation Centre (IAC)
  7. Sports Technology Institute (STI)
  8. 5G Research Centre

Alumni Network

Loughborough University has some of the most notable alumni. Some of them are:

  1. Sebastian Coe (Olympic athlete)
  2. Paula Radcliffe (Three-time London Marathon winner)
  3. Tobias Ellwood (Conservative MP)
  4. Tanni Grey-Thompson (Politician and former wheelchair racer)
  5. Clive Woodward (Former rugby union player and  
  6. Daniel Bennett (Singapore footballer)
  7. Sam Billings (England and Chennai Super King cricket player)
  8. Adam Bishop (Winner of the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man competition)
  9. Nick Knight (England international cricketer)

Career Services

From day one, Loughborough University prepares you for the real world. There is a Careers Network team that works closely with academic schools, professional services, and employers to make sure that every student gets outstanding career advice, coaching, employability support, and skills development opportunities.

They will help you with:

  1. Explore Career Options
  2. Develop Skills for Success
  3. Make Applications
  4. Get Placements, Internships and Graduate Roles
  5. Embrace Entrepreneurship
  6. Attend Events

Awards and Recognitions

Loughborough University is a prestigious institute with many recognitions and awards in various sectors. Some of them are:

  1. Triple gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework
  2. 10th out of 134 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  3. Awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes
  4. Awarded 5 stars for research in International QS Stars Scheme 2023
  5. 1st for University Facilities Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024
  6. 7th in the UK for student satisfaction National Student Survey 2023, Times Higher Education analysis
  7. Best university in the world for sports-related subjects

Rankings and Achievements

  1. 10th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
  2. 224th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
  3. 251-300th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
  4. 10th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Location

Loughborough University lies in the beautiful market city of Loughborough. It resides in the Charnwood Borough of Leicestershire, England. This town is located along the River Soar, which is a sub-river of the River Trent. The city is quite famous for its rich industrial history, particularly in textiles and engineering.

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