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General Information:
Loughborough University is based in the vibrant market town of Loughborough in Leicestershire and has a proud heritage in further and higher education, inspired by the vision of its founder, Dr Herbert Schofield.
Loughborough University was founded in 1909 as a small Technical Institute offering courses in technical subjects, Science and Art. In 1966, it became known as Loughborough University of Technology, before adopting its current name in 1996. The continuous land acquisitions have helped transform its Loughborough site into the impressive 523-acre campus it is today. In 2015, Loughborough University proudly expanded its academic reach by opening a second campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, offering high-quality postgraduate education and professional development opportunities.
Today, it stands as one of the UK’s leading Universities, renowned for excellence in teaching and research, strong partnerships with business and industry, as well as a world-class reputation for sporting achievement.
Loughborough University’s two distinctive campuses, in the East Midlands and London, offer different takes on the same rich, dynamic and rewarding student experience.
Loughborough’s East Midlands campus is situated in a peaceful, historic market town with convenient transport links across the UK. This superb single-site campus, renowned for its open spaces, landscaped gardens and community atmosphere, offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students, access to some of the world’s most impressive academic and recreational facilities. Loughborough was ranked 1st in the UK for Best University Campus and Facilities on Student Crowd 2025.
Loughborough University London was established exclusively for postgraduate study and research and is built upon the UK’s Olympic legacy, offering students unrivalled access to influential thought leaders, researchers and innovators within one of the UK’s most dynamic creative and business hubs in the vibrant global capital city.
Loughborough is consistently ranked among the UK’s top ten Universities and is renowned for its outstanding student experience, recently ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Students benefit from world-class teaching, a wide range of academic and professional opportunities, as well as strong industry connections that support their personal and career development.
Loughborough is also a global leader in sport, ranked 1st in the world for sports-related subjects for nine consecutive years by the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2017–2025). It has also been named Sports University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2025. It also excels in subjects such as Engineering, Business, Art and Design and Media Studies, consistently achieving top national and international rankings.
We are proud to have been awarded seven Queen Elizabeth Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education, a prestigious acknowledgement of the global impact of our research. Loughborough has also achieved the recognition that 90% of its research output rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Fast Facts:
- World 1st in Sport – Ranked 1st for sports-related subjects for nine consecutive years (QS 2017–2025).
- 1st in the UK for Best University Campus and Facilities on Student Crowd 2025.
- 3rd in the UK for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
- Top 10 in the UK – Ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide 2026, 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 10th in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
- Global research excellence – 90% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
- Vibrant community – around 19,000 students from 130+ countries, across campuses in the East Midlands and London.
- Award-winning impact – honoured with seven Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education recognising research and enterprise.
Life in Loughborough
Loughborough is a welcoming market town in the Leicestershire countryside and is home to one of the UK’s largest single-site campuses. With green open spaces, landscaped gardens, and the country’s largest concentration of world-class sporting facilities, the campus offers a unique environment where everything is within easy reach.
Loughborough benefits from excellent transport links thanks to its central location, with major cities such as London, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby, which are all just a short train ride away. East Midlands Airport is also only 15 minutes away by taxi, making weekend trips across Europe easily accessible.
The town itself has plenty to offer from its a wide range of shops, supermarkets and international food outlets including halal butchers, alongside a famous twice-weekly market and occasional speciality European markets. Students can relax and unwind in Queen’s Park, discover local history at the Charnwood Museum or enjoy theatre and live performances at Loughborough Town Hall. For more active pursuits, the local trampoline park and climbing centre are also popular choices.
Life in London
Loughborough University London is located on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on the east side of the city near Stratford City, our London campus is surrounded by world-class sporting facilities, parklands and cafes. Studying in London allows our students to immerse themselves in this vibrant global hub, connect with international communities and create lifelong memories in one of the world’s most exciting cities.
London is home to a rich and diverse culture where over 300 languages are spoken, making it one of the top destinations for international students. London’s multicultural spirit is celebrated through its diverse festivals and events from Notting Hill Carnival and Diwali in Trafalgar Square to Chinese New Year and Ramadan celebrations. The city offers endless opportunities to experience global cultures. Students can enjoy authentic international cuisines from dim sum and curry to British classics across the city. Neighbourhoods like Soho’s Chinatown, Dalston’s Turkish community, and Peckham’s vibrant Nigerian diaspora reflect the rich cultural heritage that makes London a truly global city.
For further information:
Find out more: Home | Loughborough University
Why study in Loughborough: Why study here | International | Loughborough University
For further information about postgraduate courses please visit: Postgraduate study | Loughborough University
Information for students from the USA: United States of America | International | Loughborough University
Contact: Ben Daly, International Officer (Europe and North America), b.s.daly@lboro.ac.uk