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Loughborough University
Loughborough University is located in the East Midlands of England and is well known for its close-knit student community thanks to the atmosphere of the single-site campus. The University has a reputation for sporting excellence which spans across performance, facilities, expertise and working relationships. There are currently around 18,000 students from over 130 different countries studying at Loughborough University.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the Loughborough University.
Rankings
Loughborough University has been a top 10 university in the UK for over a decade (Complete University Guide 2017-2027.) Alongside this, it is the best university in the world for sports-related subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2026).
Employability
Loughborough University is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2027). Employers are impressed by the enthusiasm, energy and competitiveness Loughborough graduates demonstrate.
Fees
The University operates a ‘band’ system to indicate how much each individual course will cost. More information can be found here.
Bursaries
Loughborough University has a generous package of undergraduate scholarship and bursaries available. This includes Care Leaver Bursaries, Opportunity Scholarships, Hardship Funds, International Scholarships and multiple Sports Scholarships.
Accommodation
The University has 17 undergraduate halls of residence on the campus. All of them offer a unique experience with different options to choose from, including catered or self-catered and en-suite or communal bathrooms.
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Students' Union
The Students' Union make it their mission to make sure students enjoy the best possible experience at Loughborough. Students can get involved in anything from fundraising for their favourite charity to building a car with their mates.
Famous for
Loughborough University has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings for an extraordinary ten years in a row (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2026). This sustained global recognition is a testament for the University's outstanding reputation across academia and industry, the far-reaching impact of its research, and the strength of its world-class sporting ecosystem.
News
The University is celebrating a win in the Facilities category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 (WUSCAs.) In terms of sport, Loughborough University is home to the country's largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. As a Loughborough student, you can access everything from high-performance training venues to free recreational areas.
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"Loughborough’s campus gives you everything you need for a vibrant student experience, complete with bars, shops, restaurants and plenty of green spaces"
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