
Loughborough University
Location
United Kingdom
Partnership
Direct Partner
QS Ranking 2025
224
-12
THE Ranking 2024
251
+100
Shanghai Ranking 2024
701
-100Guardian 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
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:
- To advance knowledge, wisdom and understanding
- To inspire, empower and enrich
- 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:
- The Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Small Business Charter
- PRME
Campus Facilities
Loughborough University provides maximum facilities for its students. Some of them are:
- The university’s biggest asset is the 523-acre single-site campus
- A huge library with over 500,000 print books, 30,000 online journals, 1,300 diverse study spaces, and a library café.
- A wide range of premium-quality shops, cafés, and bars across campus offer a great choice of food and drinks.
- Language centre with 22 tutors from around the world
- Faith support for students with every religion
- A STEMLab worth £17million
- 50-metre swimming pool
- State-of-the-art gym
- All-weather pitches
- Lecture theatres
- Seminar rooms
Courses
Foundation
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Art and Design Foundation Studies
- Automotive Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Geography
- Human Biology
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Product Design and Technology
- Product Design Engineering
- Psychology
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Sport
Undergraduate
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Finance (with Placement Year)
- Accounting and Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Aeronautical Engineering (4 Years)
- Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Aeronautical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Aeronautical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Aeronautical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering (4 Years)
- Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Architectural Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Architectural Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Architecture
- Architecture (with Placement Year)
- Architecture (with Study Abroad)
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Engineering (4 Years)
- Automotive Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Automotive Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Automotive Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Automotive Materials
- Automotive Materials (4 Years)
- Automotive Materials (with Placement Year)
- Automotive Materials (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Automotive Materials (with Study Abroad)
- Automotive Materials (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Bioengineering
- Bioengineering (4 Years)
- Bioengineering (with Placement Year)
- Bioengineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Bioengineering (with Study Abroad)
- Bioengineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Biological Sciences
- Biological Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Biological Sciences (with Study Abroad)
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Biomaterials Engineering (4 Years)
- Biomaterials Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Biomaterials Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Biomaterials Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Biomaterials Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Business Analytics
- Business Analytics (with Placement Year)
- Business Analytics (with Study Abroad)
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (4 Years)
- Chemical Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Chemical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Chemical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Chemical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Chemistry
- Chemistry (4 Years)
- Chemistry (with Placement Year)
- Chemistry (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Chemistry (with Study Abroad)
- Chemistry (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Chemistry with Computing
- Chemistry with Computing (4 Years)
- Chemistry with Computing (with Placement Year)
- Chemistry with Computing (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Chemistry with Computing (with Study Abroad)
- Chemistry with Computing (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering (4 Years)
- Civil Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Civil Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Civil Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
- Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with Placement Year)
- Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with Study Abroad)
- Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Computer and Electronic Engineering (4 Years)
- Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (4 Years)
- Computer Science (with Placement Year)
- Computer Science (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computer Science (with Study Abroad)
- Computer Science (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (4 Years)
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad)
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Computer Science and Mathematics (4 Years)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with Placement Year)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Computing and Management
- Computing and Management (4 Years)
- Computing and Management (with Placement Year)
- Computing and Management (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computing and Management (with Study Abroad)
- Construction Engineering Management
- Construction Engineering Management (with Placement Year)
- Construction Engineering Management (with Study Abroad)
- Criminology
- Criminology (with Placement Year)
- Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Criminology and Sociology
- Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year)
- Criminology and Sociology (with Study Abroad)
- Design
- Design (with Placement Year)
- Design (with Study Abroad)
- Economics
- Economics (with Placement Year)
- Economics (with Study Abroad)
- Economics and Finance
- Economics and Finance (with Placement Year)
- Economics and Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Economics and Management
- Economics and Management (with Placement Year)
- Economics and Management (with Study Abroad)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (4 Years)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Energy Engineering
- Energy Engineering (4 Years)
- Energy Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Energy Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Energy Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Energy Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Management (with Placement Year)
- Engineering Management (with Study Abroad)
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Physics (4 Years)
- Engineering Physics (with Placement Year)
- Engineering Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Engineering Physics (with Study Abroad)
- Engineering Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- English
- English (with Placement Year)
- English (with Study Abroad)
- English and Sports Science
- English and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
- English and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
- English Literature
- English Literature (with Placement Year)
- English Literature (with Study Abroad)
- English with Business Studies
- English with Business Studies (with Placement Year)
- English with Business Studies (with Study Abroad)
- English with Creative Writing
- English with Creative Writing (with Placement Year)
- English with Creative Writing (with Study Abroad)
- Fashion Design and Technology
- Fashion Design and Technology (with Placement Year)
- Fashion Design and Technology (with Study Abroad)
- Finance
- Finance (with Placement Year)
- Finance (with Study Abroad)
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Mathematics (with Placement Year)
- Financial Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
- Fine Art
- Fine Art (with Placement Year)
- Fine Art (with Study Abroad)
- Geography
- Geography (3 Years)
- Geography (with Placement Year)
- Geography (with Placement Year) (4 Years)
- Geography (with Study Abroad)
- Geography (with Study Abroad) (4 Years)
- Geography and Management
- Geography and Management (with Placement Year)
- Geography and Management (with Study Abroad)
- Geography and Sport Science
- Geography and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
- Geography and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
- Geography with Economics
- Geography with Economics (with Placement Year)
- Geography with Economics (with Study Abroad)
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design (with Placement Year)
- Graphic Design (with Study Abroad)
- History
- History (with Placement Year)
- History (with Study Abroad)
- History and International Relations
- History and International Relations (with Placement Year)
- History and International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- History and Politics
- History and Politics (with Placement Year)
- History and Politics (with Study Abroad)
- Human Biology
- Human Biology (with Placement Year)
- Human Biology (with Study Abroad)
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Design (with Placement Year)
- Industrial Design (with Study Abroad)
- Information Technology Management for Business
- Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
- Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) (with Placement Year)
- Information Technology Management for Business (with Placement Year)
- International Business
- International Business (with Placement Year)
- International Business (with Study Abroad)
- International Relations
- International Relations (with Placement Year)
- International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- Liberal Arts
- Liberal Arts (with Placement Year)
- Liberal Arts (with Study Abroad)
- Management
- Management (with Placement Year)
- Management (with Study Abroad)
- Marketing
- Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Marketing (with Study Abroad)
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering (4 Years)
- Materials Science and Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Materials Science and Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Materials Science and Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Materials Science and Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (4 Years)
- Mathematics (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Mathematics (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management
- Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics and Accounting and Financial Management (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics and Physics
- Mathematics and Physics (4 Years)
- Mathematics and Physics (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics and Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Mathematics and Physics (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics and Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Mathematics and Sport Science
- Mathematics and Sport Science (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics and Sport Science (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics with Economics
- Mathematics with Economics (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics with Economics (with Study Abroad)
- Mathematics with Statistics
- Mathematics with Statistics (with Placement Year)
- Mathematics with Statistics (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Media and Communication
- Media and Communication (with Placement Year)
- Media and Communication (with Study Abroad)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (4 Years)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Placement Year)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Study Abroad)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Natural Sciences
- Natural Sciences (4 Years)
- Natural Sciences (with Placement Year)
- Natural Sciences (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Natural Sciences (with Study Abroad)
- Natural Sciences (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Physics
- Physics (4 Years)
- Physics (with Placement Year)
- Physics (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Physics (with Study Abroad)
- Physics (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Physics with Computing
- Physics with Computing (4 Years)
- Physics with Computing (with Placement Year)
- Physics with Computing (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Physics with Computing (with Study Abroad)
- Physics with Computing (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Physics with Theoretical Physics
- Physics with Theoretical Physics (4 Years)
- Physics with Theoretical Physics (with Placement Year)
- Physics with Theoretical Physics (with Study Abroad)
- Politics
- Politics (with Placement Year)
- Politics (with Study Abroad)
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations (with Placement Year)
- Politics and International Relations (with Study Abroad)
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Placement Year)
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics (with Study Abroad)
- Product Design and Technology
- Product Design and Technology (with Placement Year)
- Product Design and Technology (with Study Abroad)
- Product Design Engineering
- Product Design Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Product Design Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Product Design Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Product Design Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Psychology
- Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Psychology in Education
- Psychology in Education (with Placement Year)
- Psychology in Education (with Study Abroad)
- Psychology with Criminology
- Psychology with Criminology (with Placement Year)
- Psychology with Criminology (with Study Abroad)
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (4 Years)
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Study Abroad)
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering (with Study Abroad) (5 Years)
- Sociology
- Sociology (with Placement Year)
- Sociology (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology (with Study Abroad)
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Placement Year)
- Sport and Exercise Science (with Study Abroad)
- Sport Management
- Sport Management (with Placement Year)
- Sport Management (with Study Abroad)
- Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education
- Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with Placement Year)
- Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with Study Abroad)
- Sports Technology
- Sports Technology (4 Years)
- Sports Technology (with Placement Year)
- Sports Technology (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Textile Design
- Textile Design (with Placement Year)
- Textile Design (with Study Abroad)
- Urban Planning
- Urban Planning (4 Years)
- Urban Planning (with Placement Year)
- Urban Planning (with Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Urban Planning (with Study Abroad)
Postgraduate
- Accounting and Finance
- Advanced Chemical Engineering
- Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management
- Advanced Computer Science
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management
- Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
- Advanced Physics
- Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Sport Performance Analysis
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
- Automotive Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Analytics
- Business Psychology
- Civil Engineering
- Climate Change Politics and Policy
- Climate Change Science and Management
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Communication, Media and Development
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Project Management with Building Information Modelling
- Construction Project Management with Sustainability
- Contemporary Literature and Culture
- Creative Writing and the Writing Industries
- Criminology
- Cybersecurity and Data Analytics
- Data-Driven Design
- Data Science
- Design and Branding
- Design Innovation
- Design Innovation Management
- Digital Creative Media
- Digital Entrepreneurship
- Digital Finance
- Digital Innovation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Media and Creative Industries
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Diplomacy and Sport
- Diplomacy, International Business and Trade
- Diplomacy, International Politics and Trade
- Economics
- Economics and Finance
- Engineering Design
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Entrepreneurship, Finance and Innovation
- Environmental Monitoring, Research and Management
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Finance
- Finance and Global Trading
- Finance and Management
- Financial Mathematics
- Graphic Design and Visualisation
- Human Factors and Ergonomics for Patient Safety
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Mathematical Modelling
- Information Systems and Digital Innovation
- Infrastructure Asset Management
- Integrated Industrial Design
- International Business
- International Business Management
- International Development
- International Financial and Political Relations
- International Human Resource Management
- International Management
- International Management and Emerging Economies
- International Project Management
- International Security
- International Sustainable Development
- Management
- Marketing
- MBA (Full-Time)
- MBA (Full-Time) (with Internship)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media and Communication
- Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health
- Net Zero Building Services Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Science and Medicinal Chemistry
- Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Psychology of Exercise Rehabilitation
- Renewable Energy Systems Technology
- Renewable Energy Systems Technology (Distance Learning)
- Risk, Governance and International Management
- Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering
- Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy
- Service Design Innovation
- Social Science Research
- Sports Analytics and Technologies
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sport Biomechanics
- Sports Business and Innovation
- Sports Business and Leadership
- Sport Management
- Sport Management, Politics and International Development
- Sport Marketing
- Sport Rehabilitation
- Sports Engineering
- Storytelling
- Strategic Communication
- Strategic Leadership
- Strength and Conditioning
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Management
- Sustainable Sport Business
- Systems Engineering
- Theatre
- User Experience and Service Design
- User Experience Design
- Water Engineering for Development
- Water Management for Development
- Work Psychology
Research
- Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
- Architecture (Practice-Based)
- Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
- Business and Economics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media
- Computer Science
- Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
- Design and Creative Arts
- Design Innovation
- Digital Technologies
- Diplomacy and International Governance
- English
- Geography and Environment
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Management
- International Relations, Politics and History
- Materials
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Media and Creative Industries
- Physics
- Sport Business
- Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Divisions and Departments
Loughborough University has nine schools. These are:
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Materials
Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Design and Creative Arts
- Creative Arts
- Design School
Loughborough Business School
Loughborough University London
- Institute for Design Innovation
- Institute for Digital Technologies
- Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance
- Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Institute for International Management
- Institute for Media and Creative Industries
- Institute for Sport Business
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Science
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Department of Physics
- Department of Mathematics Education
Social Sciences and Humanities
- Communication and Media
- Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
- English
- Geography and Environment
- International Relations, Politics and History
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Faculty and Staff
Loughborough University has some of the most prestigious staff. These include:
- Lord Sebastian Coe, Chancellor
- Professor Nick Jenning, Vice-Chancellor and President
- Professor Rachel Thoms, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
- Richard Tay, Chief Operating Officer
- Alexandra Owen, Chief Financial Officer
- Professor Dan Parsons, Pro Vice-Chancellor
- 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.
- 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.
- It has so many facilities that you will be spoiled by all these choices.
- 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.
- The nightclub of the Students' Union, which is situated on campus, is the most popular for students.
- You’ll find many high-street shops in the town, including Primark and New Look.
- Loughborough Town Hall hosts a variety of theatre, comedy, and musical performances, exhibitions, and concerts that attract many students.
- Peak District and Sherwood Forest are close to the campus and attract many tourists.
- Loughborough Students' Union offers more than 120 clubs and societies.
- Queen's Park is a cool spot for relaxing and picnics. You can visit the on-site Charnwood Museum and Carillon Tower.
- How about you explore the two cinemas in town, ODEON and Cineworld?
- The Basin and Peter Pizzeria are students' favourites, and you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine in Peter Pizzeria.
- For a delicious mix of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese foods, you must visit The Basin.
- Loughborough is great for exploring Nottingham, Leicester and Derby
- 51 on-campus and 1 off-campus indoor sports facilities
- 30 on-campus outdoor sports facilities
Student Statistics
- Undergraduate: 78%
- Postgraduate: 22%
- Full-time students: 94%
- Part-time students: 6%
- UK students: 75%
- EU students: 7%
- International students: 18%
- Female: 40%
- Male: 60%
Transportation
Loughborough University has pretty smooth transportation routes for almost all kinds of public transport.
- You’ll find everything within walking distance, and there’s also a free cross-campus shuttle bus.
- 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.
- The closest airport is East Midlands Airport, just 15 minutes away.
- Loughborough has an excellent train link to many major cities.
- 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.
- There is a guaranteed accommodation service for first-year undergraduate students.
- The university has spent over £50 million on its new halls of residence.
- All rooms are equipped with a bed, desk, chair, noticeboard, plenty of storage, and shelves.
- You will get either ensuite facilities or a shared bathroom, depending on your choice.
- Access to laundry facilities, bike parks, and a common room where students gather to have fun.
- 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:
- American Football
- Archery
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Canoe
- Cheerleading
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Equestrian
- Fencing
- Football
- Futsal
- Gaelic Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Hockey
- Jiu Jitsu
- Judo
- Karate
- Kart
- Korfball
- Kung Fu
- Lacrosse
- Lifesaving
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Mountaineering
- Muay Thai & Kickboxing
- Netball
- Orienteering
- Polo
- Powerlifting and Weightlifting
- Rowing
- Rugby League
- Rugby Union
- Sailing and Windsurfing
- Shooting
- Snow Sports
- Softball
- Squash
- Sub Aqua
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Touch Rugby
- Trampolining
- Triathlon
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wakeboard and Waterski
- Water Polo
- Weightlifting
- Windsurfing
- Wheelchair Basketball
Partnerships and Collaborations
Loughborough University holds partnerships with various esteemed bodies. Some of them are:
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU)
- Cambridge University
- Child Health Unit, Imperial College London
- Cuttlefish Media Ltd
- Fit4Life
- Marathon Kids
- Maggies
- Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)
- Sport Birmingham
- Public Health England (PHE)
- The Daily Mile Foundation
- University of Bradford
- University of Derby
- University of Exeter
- University of Leicester
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- University of Oxford
- University of Surrey
- Young Epilepsy Foundation
- African Population Health Research Centre, Kenya
- Columbia University, USA
- Deakin University, Australia
- Kenyan University, Kenya
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Norway
- Sydney University, Australia
- Stanford University, USA
- The University of Iowa, USA
- Universitet of Agder, Norway
- Monash University, Malaysia
- University of Southern Queensland, Australia
- 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:
- Advanced VR Research Centre
- Centre for Biological Engineering (CBE)
- Centre for Renewable Energy Technology (CREST)
- Centre for Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART)
- Electromagnetic Environment (EME) Hub
- Intelligent Automation Centre (IAC)
- Sports Technology Institute (STI)
- 5G Research Centre
Fees and Scholarships
Fee range for international students is £21,500 to £32,000 per annum.
Loughborough University provides a wide range of generous scholarships for international students for both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Here are some of the international scholarships that the university is currently offering:
- International Scholarships
- Loughborough University Sanctuary Scholarship
- Sports Scholarships
- Arts Scholarships and Music Tuition
- Women in Science Bursary
- Hardship Fund
- Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online
- Alumni Bursary
- Care Leaver's Scholarship
- Chevening Partnership Scholarships
- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
- Creating Better Futures Master's Scholarship for African Students
- Excellence Scholarships
- Global Excellence Scholarship
- Government Sponsored Students
- Loughborough University - GREAT Scholarships 2025 - Bangladesh, Egypt, Kenya and Turkey
- Hardship Support Fund
- Loughborough Development Trust Africa Scholarship
- Loughborough Sports Scholarship
- Loughborough University Global Impact Scholarship
- MBA Scholarships
- Saïd Foundation Scholarships
- United States of America
- British Marshall Scholarships
- US-UK Fulbright Scholarships
Alumni Network
Loughborough University has some of the most notable alumni. Some of them are:
- Sebastian Coe (Olympic athlete)
- Paula Radcliffe (Three-time London Marathon winner)
- Tobias Ellwood (Conservative MP)
- Tanni Grey-Thompson (Politician and former wheelchair racer)
- Clive Woodward (Former rugby union player and
- Daniel Bennett (Singapore footballer)
- Sam Billings (England and Chennai Super King cricket player)
- Adam Bishop (Winner of the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man competition)
- 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:
- Explore Career Options
- Develop Skills for Success
- Make Applications
- Get Placements, Internships and Graduate Roles
- Embrace Entrepreneurship
- Attend Events
Awards and Recognitions
Loughborough University is a prestigious institute with many recognitions and awards in various sectors. Some of them are:
- Triple gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework
- 10th out of 134 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
- Awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes
- Awarded 5 stars for research in International QS Stars Scheme 2023
- 1st for University Facilities Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024
- 7th in the UK for student satisfaction National Student Survey 2023, Times Higher Education analysis
- Best university in the world for sports-related subjects
Rankings and Achievements
- 10th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
- 224th in the QS World University Rankings 2025
- 251-300th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
- 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.