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Loughborough University

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Loughborough University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Loughborough University is a public university in the United Kingdom. It suits applicants who want a UK university with a research focus and are considering a place that operates beyond a single campus.

  2. What you can study

    Loughborough University is a public research university. The available information does not list subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue needs to be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions channels and check the entry requirements, document list, English language requirements, and course-specific deadlines on the university website. The university does not publish further admissions details in the information available here, so confirm the current process directly with admissions before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Budget separately for living costs in the UK, which will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in the United Kingdom, and the available information does not state the language of instruction. Before applying, check which programme you want to enter, whether it is open to international students, what English language evidence is required, and how the second campus fits your study plans.

  6. How it compares

    Among 193 universities in the United Kingdom, Loughborough University stands out as a public research university with an additional campus at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and a recent national undergraduate education ranking of ninth in 2024. If you want a UK public university with a clearly research-oriented profile, it is one to compare carefully against larger or more specialist institutions in the country.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Loughborough University

What type of university is Loughborough University?

It is a public university in the United Kingdom.

Where is Loughborough University located?

It is in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England.

Does Loughborough University have more than one campus?

Yes. It announced the purchase of the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a second campus.

How many universities are there in the United Kingdom for comparison?

There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom.

Overview

Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It has been a university since 1966, but it dates back to 1909, when Loughborough Technical Institute was founded. In March 2013, the university announced it had bought the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a second campus. The annual income of the institution for 2024โ€“25 was ยฃ386.2ย million, of which ยฃ57.0ย million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of ยฃ379.5ย million. In 2024, Loughborough ranked ninth nationally for undergraduate education.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

Scholarships at Loughborough University

Full

Gewkdag Scholarship

Tohono O'Odham Community College

Covers the cost of tuition and fees plus $250 toward the cost of books for eligible students who register full time at TOCC.

Open Rolling

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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