Loughborough University
Loughborough, United Kingdom
Loughborough University is a university in Loughborough, East Midlands - Leicestershire, United Kingdom, ranked QS #203 in QS World University Rankings 2027; ranked #1 in the world for sports-related subjects (QS, ten consecutive years 2017-2026). 343 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: January and September.
Loughborough University is a public university in Leicestershire, England, with a 523-acre main campus in Loughborough and a postgraduate-only campus in London. It is ranked 203rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and is rated world number one for sports-related subjects. It teaches engineering, business, computing, sport, design and sciences, and many undergraduate degrees offer a placement year. Bangladesh is not listed on the university's undergraduate country-requirements page, so Bangladeshi undergraduates should expect to need the ONCAMPUS Loughborough foundation route unless the university confirms otherwise. Master's applicants from Bangladesh are assessed against published percentage and CGPA equivalents, there is no master's application fee, and a 2,500 GBP deposit is needed to receive a CAS.
- QS World University Rankings 2027: 203rd; #1 in the world for sports-related subjects
- Main campus in Loughborough plus a London campus offering master's programmes (January and September starts)
- No application fee for master's study; 2,500 GBP CAS deposit refundable on visa refusal
- ONCAMPUS Loughborough foundation year with guaranteed progression to a degree, subject to criteria
- Published Bangladesh-specific master's grade equivalents (4-year bachelor and master's)
- Many UG degrees offer a placement year charged at about 20% of the full-time fee
- London 10th Anniversary Award: guaranteed 5,000 GBP for international students starting Sept 2026 or Jan 2027 (London)
Courses (343)
- BSc (Hons) Sport Management (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Sport Management — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Civil Engineering (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MEng Civil Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Computer and Electronic Engineering (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Computer and Electronic Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Biomedical Materials (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Biomedical Materials — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) International Relations (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) International Relations — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MEng Mechanical Engineering — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MPlan Urban Planning (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MPlan Urban Planning — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Medicinal Chemistry — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Psychology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Sport Science (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Sport Science — Undergraduate, 3 years
- MChem Medicinal Chemistry (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MChem Medicinal Chemistry — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) International Business (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) International Business — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering — Undergraduate, 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc (Hons) Economics and Management (with Placement Year) — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is Loughborough University located?
Loughborough University is in Loughborough, East Midlands - Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
What courses does Loughborough University offer?
Loughborough University lists 343 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BSc (Hons) Sport Management (with Placement Year), BSc (Hons) Sport Management, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement Year), BSc (Hons) Computer Science and MEng Civil Engineering (with Placement Year). You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at Loughborough University?
Published fees at Loughborough University: International Business BSc, per year (2026/27) £25,950; Computer Science BSc, per year (2026/27) £30,700; Aeronautical Engineering MEng, per year (2026/27) £30,700; MSc Management, Loughborough campus (2026/27) £26,300; MSc Computer Science, London campus (2026/27) £26,300; ONCAMPUS Foundation, Business/Humanities, 2 semesters (2026/27) £23,970. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for Loughborough University?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT and Trinity ISE.
When are the intakes at Loughborough University?
Loughborough University runs intakes in January and September. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027 (London master's only), September 2027.
Does Loughborough University offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Excellence Scholarship (master's) (6,000 GBP off international tuition (Sept 2026 starters); 20% off for Jan 2026 starters); London 10th Anniversary Award (5,000 GBP guaranteed); Future Leaders Scholarship (10,000 GBP tuition discount).
How do I apply to Loughborough University?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right Loughborough University course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment