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.
About Loughborough
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.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each) for most programmes; 7.0 for some humanities and business master's |
| Intakes | October (undergraduate and most postgraduate); January (selected London campus master's) |
| Undergraduate fees | £23,000 to £29,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | £23,000 to £32,000 a year |
| Application fee | None |
| Deposit | £3,000 for most postgraduate programmes |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEng Mechanical Engineering | Undergraduate | 4 years (5 with placement) | £28,600 | Oct |
| BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science | Undergraduate | 3 years | £27,000 | Oct |
| MSc Business Analytics | Postgraduate | 1 year | £29,000 | Oct |
| MSc Digital Marketing (London) | Postgraduate | 1 year | £27,500 | Oct, Jan |
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 1 year | £28,000 | Oct |
| MA Design Innovation (London) | Postgraduate | 1 year | £26,500 | Oct |
| BSc (Hons) Economics | Undergraduate | 3 years | £24,500 | Oct |
Campus and student life
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.
Questions about Loughborough
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.
Interested in Loughborough?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.