Loughborough University
Loughborough is a single-site campus university consistently placed in the UK top ten by the national league tables, with an unmatched reputation for sport and a serious record in engineering, design, business and the built environment.
Loughborough is a single-site campus university consistently placed in the UK top ten by the national league tables, with an unmatched reputation for sport and a serious record in engineering, design, business and the built environment.
The 440-acre campus in the East Midlands houses everything from Formula Student workshops to the national centres for several Olympic sports, and the university runs a second campus for postgraduates on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
Its placement year culture is strong: a large share of undergraduates spend a paid year in industry, and the university's employer links show in graduate outcomes.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
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Popular courses at Loughborough
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MEng Mechanical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Business Analytics
MSc Digital Marketing (London)
MSc Data Science
MA Design Innovation (London)
BSc (Hons) Economics
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Loughborough
Student life
Over 20 halls on campus, a Students' Union that regularly wins national awards, and the largest intramural sport programme in the UK.
Accommodation
Guaranteed campus accommodation for first-year international students who apply by the deadline; catered and self-catered options.
Facilities
Olympic-standard sports facilities, wind tunnels, an anechoic chamber, design studios and a 3D printing centre.
Careers
Year in industry on most degrees; graduates work at Rolls-Royce, JLR, Arup, Unilever and the major consultancies.
Where Loughborough teaches
Loughborough campus
Single-site 440-acre campus with halls, sports facilities, engineering workshops and a science and enterprise park.
Loughborough University London
Postgraduate campus at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, focused on business, design, digital and media.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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Start an applicationLoughborough: what students ask
Why is Loughborough so highly ranked?
It scores top marks for student experience, graduate outcomes and research, and it has held the number one spot for sport in the QS subject rankings for several years running.
Is Loughborough a good option for engineering?
Yes. Its engineering schools are among the UK's largest and best-equipped, and the placement year gives students paid industry experience before graduating.
What grades do I need for Loughborough?
Undergraduate offers are typically ABB to AAA at A level (roughly 80 percent or higher in strong Indian boards); postgraduate usually asks for a 2:1 honours degree or 60 to 65 percent.
Does Loughborough offer international scholarships?
Yes. Merit awards of 10 to 25 percent off tuition for high-achieving international students, plus sport scholarships for elite athletes.
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