International Students
Why choose Loughborough?
Loughborough has a long history of welcoming international students to the University and we currently have around 2,100 postgraduate students studying here from outside of the UK.
- Awarded ‘Best Student Experience’ for five years running
Times Higher Awards 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 - Ranked in Top 20 of The Times Good University Guide for ten years running
The Sunday Times University of the Year 2008-2009 - Awarded ‘Outstanding Support for Overseas Students’
Times Higher Awards 2007 - Extremely high ratings for research and teaching
- Consistently ranked Top 5 in the National Student Survey
- 75% of schools/departments ranked Top 10 in the Times and/or Sunday Times subject tables
- Awarded ‘Best International Students’ Union of the Year’
National Union of Students International Awards 2009 - The largest single-site campus in the UK with outstanding facilities
- 90 minutes to London by train
- FREE airport coach service from London Heathrow to the University
- Significantly lower cost of living than in larger UK cities
Finding out more
Talking to former students
Loughborough graduates are pursuing successful careers in a wide range of professions and organisations worldwide.
Former Loughborough students are an excellent source of information and they will be happy to tell you about their experiences of studying here and how their Loughborough degree has helped them to develop their career.
Many reunions take place in home countries - visit our alumni pages for further information.
International Office
The University’s International Office have a dedicated and friendly team of staff to help international students with any queries they may have.
Each year the International Office staff visit different countries around the world which allows you to meet us directly at education exhibitions.
The office also supports a worldwide network of overseas representatives who provide direct assistance with applications.
How to apply
Learn how to apply for a programme
Order prospectus
Order a printed version of the prospectus
Open Day
Find out more about the next Open Day