Loughborough University
Tuition
Varies by program
About Loughborough University
Loughborough University is a public research university located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England, United Kingdom. Founded in 1909 as a technical institute by Dr Herbert Schofield, it gained university status and has grown into one of the UK's top-ranked institutions. The university appears in the top 10 of major UK rankings including the Complete University Guide, Guardian University Guide, and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2027 editions). It operates two campuses: the main 523-acre campus in Loughborough and Loughborough University London, a postgraduate campus within Here East on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Academic provision spans engineering, science, mathematics, business, humanities, social sciences, design, law, and sport sciences. The Loughborough University Business School holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The university is a world leader in sport-related subjects (QS World Rankings by Subject, 10 years running) and is recognised for Para and disability sport excellence, having received multiple Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education. Research at Loughborough is internationally excellent, with 91% of outputs rated world-leading or internationally excellent at REF 2021. Students come from over 130 countries and regions, contributing to a vibrant international community of approximately 18,000 students. The campus features world-class sporting, teaching and research facilities, 17 halls of residence, and an award-winning Students' Union with more than 170 clubs and societies.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Loughborough
- Founded
- 1909
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
- National ranking
- #8
- Ranking year
- 2027
- Visa support
- Available
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
English requirements defined
All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Acceptable English language qualifications are listed on the university website. Pre-sessional English programmes are available for those who need to meet language requirements before commencing their degree.
Admissions
- Language req.
- All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Acceptable English language qualifications are listed on the university website. Pre-sessional English programmes are available for those who need to meet language requirements before commencing their degree.
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Total students
- 18,000
- Language
- English
- Degrees
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
Loughborough University is a leading public research university in Loughborough, England, UK, founded in 1909. Ranked in the UK top 10 for over a decade, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across two campuses in Loughborough and London.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- General contact
- enquiries@lboro.ac.uk+44 (0)1509 222222
- Domestic admissions
- +44 (0)1509 274403
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.