Founded in 1909 as a technical institute and later granted university status by Royal Charter in 1966, Loughborough University has transformed into one of the UK’s leading institutions for research and innovation. Rooted in a tradition of technical excellence, it is known for its close ties to industry, high-impact research, and exceptional focus on sports science and technology.
Today, Loughborough offers a vibrant and supportive academic environment centered around a spacious single-site campus and a London campus. It draws a diverse student body—including approximately 3,510 international students from over 130 countries. The university excels in areas such as Sports-related subjects (ranked world #1), Design & Creative Arts, Architecture & Built Environment, Marketing, and Library & Information Management, alongside consistently strong performance across engineering, science, and social sciences.
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At a glance
- Founded in 1909
- International students: 3500+
- Countries represented: 130
- Bachelor’s degrees: 144
- Master’s and doctoral degrees: 125
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
Rankings and recognition
- Consistently ranked Top 10 university in the UK by Complete University Guide.
- #1 in the world for sports-related subjects by QS.
- Top 3 in the UK for student experience by Times and Sunday Times.
- Awarded 7 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes.
- Top 15 in the UK for Business and Management by Guardian.
- Top 10 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $32,000 to $45,900 per year
- Average housing cost: $11,000 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | DIRECT |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | DIRECT |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | DIRECT |
| TOEFL | DIRECT |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- IELTS 5+
Academic requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Programs
Bachelors (69)
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Architecture
- Industrial Design
- Textile Design
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- English
- English Literature
- Geography
- History
- Human Biology
- International Relations
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics
- Mathematics & Economics
- Mathematics & Physics
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Physics & Computer Science
- Political Science
- Political Science & International Relations
- Politics, Philosophy, Economics
- Product Design and Manufacture
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Information Technology
- Economics
- Economics & Finance
- Finance
- Financial Mathematics
- Information Technology Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Sport & Recreation Management
- Sports Management
- Media Communication
- Architectural Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science
- Automotive Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Science & Applied Mathematics
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical & Energy Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Product Design Engineering
- Sports Technology
- Exercise Science
- Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences
- Sports & Exercise Psychology
- Medicinal Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Urban Planning & Sustainable Development
- Sport Science
- Design Studies
- Fashion Design
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design