Loughborough University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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 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

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 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.

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

Available programs

We offer a fantastic range of undergraduate courses as well as a comprehensive range of foundation courses and the International Foundation Programme .

Every undergraduate course has the option to undertake a placement year , which involves a year working in industry either in the UK or overseas. Some courses also offer the option to study abroad at an overseas university.

There are various Bachelor’s degrees available depending on your chosen course, including:

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
Master’s in Science (MSci)
Master’s in Engineering (MEng)
Master’s in Chemistry (MChem)
Master’s in Planning (MPlan)

For more information on all our courses and the opportunities associated with them, visit our undergraduate study pages.

Arts and Humanities (6)

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 (6)

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 (6)

Aeronautical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Aeronautical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)

Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons)

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)

Automotive Materials BEng

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Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Human Biology BSc (Hons)

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Psychology in Education BSc (Hons)

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

Natural Sciences (6)

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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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Criminology BSc (Hons)

Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

History and International Relations BA (Hons)

History and Politics BA (Hons)

International Relations BA (Hons)

Media and Communication BSc (Hons)

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We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications at our Loughborough and London campuses, including taught master’s programmes and doctoral qualifications.

Taught programmes:

Our taught programmes include postgraduate certificates (PGCert) worth 120 credits, postgraduate diplomas (PGDip) worth 150 credits and 180 credit master’s degrees, such as MSc, MA and MBA qualifications where you will complete a final research or a work-based project.

Research programmes:

We offer a wide range of doctoral qualifications across our schools, departments and institutes. These include:

PhD
EngD
PhD by Practice
PhD in Creative Writing

A PhD or EngD is the highest academic qualification that you can achieve. Your research must make a significant, original contribution to new knowledge, building on your critical appreciation of existing knowledge of the subject.

For more information on all our postgraduate degrees both in Loughborough and London, visit our postgraduate study pages .

Arts and Humanities (6)

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 (6)

Business Analytics MSc

Digital Finance MSc

Digital Innovation Management MSc

Digital Marketing MSc

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MSc

Entrepreneurship, Finance and Innovation MSc

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Engineering and Technology (6)

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 (6)

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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Social Sciences and Management (6)

Applied Sport Performance Analysis MSc

Clinical Exercise Physiology MSc

Criminology MSc

Digital Creative Media MSc

Human Resource Management MSc

International Development MA

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Full-Time MBA (1)

The Loughborough Full-Time MBA

General

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

67+

TOEFL

92+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

180+

ATAR

85+

ACT

27+

Bachelor

SAT

1180+

GPA

3.2+

ATAR

85+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

92+

Master

GMAT

550+

GPA

2.8+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

92+

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%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS
QS STARS RATINGS

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

QS World University Rankings

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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

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QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.