Loughborough University

Loughborough University, Loughborough United Kingdom

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# =224QS World University Rankings

320Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

26 % International students

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University has a vibrant international community with around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries/regions.

There are two incredible campuses, both located in different parts of the UK. The beautiful, green ...
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Loughborough University has a vibrant international community with around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries/regions.

There are two incredible campuses, both located in different parts of the UK. The beautiful, green Loughborough campus is based in the heart of the UK. It is a superb 523-acre single-site campus that offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses.

Loughborough University London is located in the capital city of the UK on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This campus was established exclusively for postgraduate study and research. It combines influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators to deliver one of the best postgraduate experiences the UK has to offer.

With a renowned student experience (2nd in the UK for student experience in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022), Loughborough University brings together high-quality teaching and support, a vast range of extra-curricular activities, world-class facilities, and industry connections to provide students with extensive placement opportunities and support with developing employability skills.

Along with having a strong reputation for sporting excellence, being one of the largest engineering universities in the UK and having a top 10 UK business school, Loughborough has outstanding rankings in both national and international league tables. Its strong sense of community and team spirit, as well as the progressive and ambitious attitude that is reflected in the success achieved, means it creates an experience that is truly special and distinctive among UK universities.

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Our impressive reputation

Best in the world for sports-related subjects by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
6th in the UK and 32nd in the world for Art and Design by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
9th in the UK and in the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
10th in the UK and 62nd in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
7th in the Complete University Guide 2024 and in the top 10 for the eighth year running
Top 10 in the Guardian League Table 2023
Top 10 in The Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’ 2022
University of the Year for Sport in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University has a vibrant international community with around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries/regions.

There are two incredible campuses, both located in different parts of the UK. The beautiful, green ...
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Loughborough University has a vibrant international community with around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries/regions.

You can follow Loughborough University on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Our impressive reputation

Best in the world for sports-related subjects by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
6th in the UK and 32nd in the world for Art and Design by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
9th in the UK and in the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
10th in the UK and 62nd in the world for Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
7th in the Complete University Guide 2024 and in the top 10 for the eighth year running
Top 10 in the Guardian League Table 2023
Top 10 in The Times Higher Education ‘Table of Tables’ 2022
University of the Year for Sport in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (16)

Architecture BArch (Hons)

Design BA (Hons)

English BA (Hons)

English Literature BA (Hons)

English and Sport Science BA (Hons)

English with Business Studies BA (Hons)

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Business and Management (8)

Business Analytics BSc (Hons)

Economics BSc (Hons)

Economics and Finance BSc

Economics and Management BSc (Hons)

Finance BSc

International Business BSc (Hons)

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Engineering and Technology (44)

Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Aeronautical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)

Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons)

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)

Automotive Engineering MEng (Hons)

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Life Sciences and Medicine (4)

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Human Biology BSc (Hons)

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences (30)

Chemistry BSc (Hons)

Chemistry MChem (Hons)

Chemistry with Computing BSc (Hons)

Chemistry with Computing MChem (Hons)

Engineering Physics BSc (Hons)

Engineering Physics MPhys (Hons)

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Arts and Humanities (17)

Architecture MArch

Construction Management MSc

Contemporary Literature and Culture MA

Creative Writing and the Writing Industries MA

Design Innovation MA

Design Innovation MSc

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Business and Management (31)

Accounting and Finance MSc

Business Analytics MSc

Digital Finance MSc

Digital Innovation Management MSc

Digital Marketing MSc

Economics MSc

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Engineering and Technology (37)

Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc

Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management Msc

Advanced Computer Science MSc

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Management MSc

Advanced Materials Science and Engineering MSc

Artificial Intelligence MSc

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Business Psychology MSc

Exercise Rehabilitation MSc

Psychology of Exercise Rehabilitation MSc

Sport Rehabilitation MSc

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

Work Psychology MSc

Natural Sciences (12)

Advanced Physics MSc

Analytical Chemistry MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Climate Change Politics and Policy MA

Climate Change Science and Management MSc

Environmental Monitoring, Research and Management MSc

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Full-Time MBA (1)

The Loughborough Full-Time MBA

Arts and Humanities (4)

Big Splash Campaign School of Design and Creative Arts PhD

Cultural Currents in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Continuities between 'Victorian' and 'Modernist' Literature PhD

Doctoral Research in Health Humanities PhD

Dynamic External Shading for Enhanced Visual and Thermal Comfort In Schools PhD

Business and Management (1)

Demographic Changes and Economic Development PhD

Engineering and Technology (38)

3-Directional Frictional Mechanical Metamaterials (3DFMMs) PhD

A Multiscale Investigation of Dislocation-Grain Boundary Interactions in Next Generation Alloys PhD

Accessing New Chemistries: Tuning Reactivity of Chemical Processes Using Ionic Liquids

Active Noise Control of Automotive Tyres using Ultrasonic Parametric Arrays PhD

Adaptive Reconfigurable Intelligent Metasurfaces for 5G/6G Networks PhD

Advanced Additive Manufacturing For Radiofrequency System Design PhD

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Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

Adaptive and Predictive Computational Modelling of Biomaterials: A Digital Twin Framework for Next-Generation Personalised Healthcare PhD

Biomarkers of Aging PhD

Developing Prescription Guidelines for Passive Heat Therapy PhD

Does Socialised Real-Life Body Exposure Promote Body Image Positivity PhD

Energy Dissipation In Human Soft Tissue During Impacts PhD

Natural Sciences (13)

Accelerated Screening and Synthesis of New Chemotherapeutic Agents for Pancreatic Cancer PhD

Bespoke Organometallic Compounds for Anticancer Studies PhD

Bio-based Sustainable Materials for Autonomous Thermal Management in Wearables PhD

Biomimmetic Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis of the Bisorbicillinoids and Related Products PhD

Climate and Ecological Transitions Hub Studentship PhD

Coherent State Methods in Spectral Asymptotics PhD

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Social Sciences and Management (5)

An Evaluation of Erasmus+ Sport Projects and Their Impact on EU Sport Policy Development PhD

Climate Change, Work Design and Worker Wellbeing Phd

Communication and Social Change (CSC) Hub Studentship PhD

Enhancing Motivation in Sport and Exercise Contexts PhD

Out of School Youth Provision: An Analysis of Funding and Operational Resilience within the Sector PhD

University information

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry. You can find out about the entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate study on our website.

You can also visit our international website for application information, including details about English language requirements.

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General

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

67+

TOEFL

92+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

ATAR

85+

ACT

27+

The Loughborough campus offers world-class facilities for every aspect of University life, providing students with an unparalleled learning and social experience.

We are continually investing in state-of-the-art equipment to give our students the best possible opportunities to reach their potential. One of our most recent developments is STEMLab – a £17m centre containing the most advanced laboratories, workshops and teaching spaces for science and engineering students. STEMLab is part of a wider £25m project set to transform the University’s West side of campus into an incredible 'Student Learning Zone'.

We are home to the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. As a Loughborough student you can access everything from high-performance training venues to free recreational areas. Our facilities include an indoor athletics centre and track, a 3,000-capacity outdoor stadium, sports halls and all-weather pitches, a 50-metre swimming pool, squash, badminton and netball courts, an indoor tennis centre and outdoor courts, a cricket centre and state-of-the-art fitness centres.

The Loughborough University London campus is situated on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, within an innovation quarter known as Here East. The area is a hub for the creative, new media and digital industries. Our unique location provides a stimulating environment for students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with a wide range of inspiring industry partners.

We operate inside over 9,000 square metres of collaborative learning space, providing state-of-the-art equipment and materials to ensure research, teaching and creativity can thrive. You can find out more about our facilities on our website.

On Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you can benefit from being within walking distance of The Copper Box Arena, London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley Velopark, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and the London Stadium (formerly the Olympic Stadium).

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Total students

16,805

UG students

79%

PG students

21%

International students

4,445

UG students

45%

PG students

55%

Total faculty staff

1,478

Domestic staff

66%

Int'l staff

34%

Student life

Loughborough's incredible 523-acre single-site campus has everything you need for a convenient student life. To get to academic buildings, sports pitches, the Students’ Union and our halls of residence, you will be strolling through our wonderfully maintained open spaces and gardens.

When it comes to our abundant facilities, you’ll be spoilt for choice. On campus, we have bars,...
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Student life

When it comes to our abundant facilities, you’ll be spoilt for choice. On campus, we have bars, restaurants, cafés, dining halls, hotels, two gyms, a medical centre and pharmacy, an optician, a dental practice, a hairdressers, launderettes, a taxi rank and a large nightclub.

Loughborough is a busy market town and provides everything you could need as a student and much more, with a great choice of restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

The Students’ Union works to promote positive health and well-being for all students and, alongside the University’s Support Services, can help with everything from exam stress to finding accommodation.

In your spare time, there is something for everyone. You can join in with our Rag charity fundraising, community action volunteering, LSU Media, the Athletic Union and over 100 different clubs and societies.

The London campus is at the heart of a dynamic, new community at the East side of London. The area is home to more artists, creators and makers than anywhere else in Europe.

With over 18 million visitors every year, it's easy to see why London was named the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2023). With a stunning mix of shopping, culture and tourism districts, alongside vast parks and open spaces, London is a popular choice for thousands of students in search of the perfect balance of study, work and fun.

At both of our campuses, we have a proud tradition of looking after our students. We take our students' health and well-being very seriously. We deliver much of this support to you through our academic, guidance and welfare services. You can view more information about the student support we offer at our Loughborough and London campuses on our websites.

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Our aim, as part of the Loughborough experience, is to equip our students for every aspect of their life and career. Employers are impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness Loughborough graduates demonstrate.

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Tuition fees

We have a range of scholarship and bursaries for both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Rankings & Ratings

Loughborough University is one of the top public universities in Loughborough, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=224 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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2012
#242
2014
#=244
2015
#=265
2016
#228
2017
#237
2018
#234
2019
#=218
2020
#222
2021
#226
2022
#231
2023
#=256
2024
#212
2025
#=224

Ranking criteria

Overall

43.6

Academic Reputation

29.7

Citations per Faculty

32.4

Employment Outcomes

23.2

Employer Reputation

55.3

Faculty Student Ratio

23.8

International Faculty Ratio

87.1

International Research Network

87.1

International Student Ratio

68.6

Sustainability

93.8

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