Loughborough University is somewhere anyone can realise their full potential.
The atmosphere and team spirit on campus inspire and empower people to achieve extraordinary things.
You can progress to Loughborough University from OnCampus Loughborough.
About Loughborough University
Loughborough’s achievements are far reaching. Consistently ranked as one of the top performing universities in the UK, Loughborough offers outstanding teaching, award-winning facilities and a true campus environment. Above all, Loughborough University is a welcoming place where students can feel they can be themselves.
Why Loughborough University
Consistently ranked top 10
UK University
Complete University Guide 2017 - 2026
5 Stars Rating
for Employability
QS 2025
Number one in the world
for sports-related subjects
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2025
Sports University of the Year*
From elite-level athletes to trying to keep fit, everyone at the University can enjoy sport regardless of ability or interest. Through world-leading coaching, outstanding student experiences, state of the art facilities and superb events, Loughborough University create an inclusive, positive and life-shaping sporting experience for all. Click here to learn more about Loughborough Sport.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Loughborough University is internationally recognised for excellence in:
- Over 90% of Loughborough’s research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- Awarded 5 stars for research (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
- Awarded seven Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education
- 3rd for University Facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025)
- 2nd in the UK for student experience (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022)
- Best university in the UK (University Compare Top 100 universities 2022)
- 7th in the UK for student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023, Times Higher Education analysis)
- Sports University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025; Daily Mail Good University Guide 2025)
- Best university in the world for sports-related subjects (Nine years running - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2025)
- British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions (British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions
Unbeaten for 43 years running (2024))
- £29,500 - Average salary 15 months post graduation per year (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21 graduates (median salary, UK domiciled, first degree students))
- £31.5k (6k higher than the sector median) - Median average salary 3 years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2022, UK domiciled first degree graduates only)
- 88% in graduate level employment or higher level study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21 graduates (FT UK and Channel Isles, first degree students))
- 10th in the UK for graduate prospects (The Complete University Guide 2026)
- Top 20 in the UK for Placements (UniHub RateMyPlacement Awards 2025)
- Four-star ratings for Careers Service and Job Prospects (StudentCrowd)
- Awarded 5* for employability (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
Student life
Loughborough's award-winning Students' Union is dedicated to providing the best student experience at Loughborough. From vibrant nightlife to opportunities for professional development, they foster a community where students are empowered to thrive. Students are encouraged to get involved through clubs and societies, which range from Airsoft & Paintball to Classical Orchestra. Click here to see the full list.
Loughborough University has two outstanding campuses, one in Loughborough and the other, a postgraduate campus, in Here East, based at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The University campuses offer world-class facilities for every aspect of university life. Learn more about each campus below.
Loughborough campus
With plenty of open spaces and gardens, including edible fruit trails and fantastic sport facilities, Loughborough's superb 523 acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset. It offers great facilities for students, staff, partners, and visitors.
Home to shops, cafes, eateries, bars, dining halls, hotels, two gyms, and a pharmacy, an optician, a dental practice, a hairdresser, launderettes, a taxi rank, and a large nightclub. There's something for everyone and it's all conveniently located on campus.
- Awarded 5* for facilities (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
- One of the nation’s best green spaces (Green Flag Award since 2018)
- 1st for University facilities (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
From an indoor athletics centre, outdoor stadium, 50-metre swimming pool and state-of-the-art gyms to all-weather pitches, squash, badminton, and netball courts, Loughborough offers amazing on-campus facilities for a wide range of sports:
The University Library is the largest open access study space on campus. It's open to all staff and students at the University and is home to:
- Over 500,000 print books
- Over 30,000 online journals
- Over 1,300 diverse study spaces
- Library Cafe
- PC Clinic
Opened in 2017, Loughborough University's award-winning STEMLab provides state-of-the-art facilities for students with extensive modern and well-equipped laboratories for science, engineering and technology. Learn more.
Right at the very heart of Loughborough University's award-winning student experience sits Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) which is run entirely by Loughborough students, for Loughborough students.
During the day, the Union is a bustling venue of social activities and is a popular meeting place for students. The Union comes complete with a Chinese restaurant, a hair salon, an optician, a dental practice, a taxi rank, a pharmacy, and a handy convenience shop selling a wide selection of groceries, beverages and household goods. By night, the Union transforms into a 4,000-capacity nightclub with three separate rooms that host different events across the week.
Loughborough London campus
Loughborough University London is part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The unique East London location provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with a wide range of inspiring industry partners.
Future Space, Loughborough University London's Innovation and enterprise hub, has been designed to be highly flexible, in order to foster creativity and maximise collaboration between individuals and organisations. Alongside two seminar rooms and three meeting rooms, the hub includes a large open plan workspace which can be converted into an events venue for exhibitions, conferences, lectures and demonstrations.
Loughborough London’s facilities lead the forefront of design, sports, and technology. The London campus features two immersive lecture theatres and seminar rooms equipped with top-notch audio and visual technology. There are also versatile learning spaces for independent study, group work, and collaborative projects.
On the East side of the River Thames lies the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A towering skyscape of new architecture and Olympic sporting venues, it’s refreshingly new and spacious. This is where you’ll live and study, with the melting pot of Hackney nearby, and the always-exciting Stratford located minutes away.
Loughborough University London tour
Let one of Loughborough University London's current students take you on a personal tour around the iconic and inspiring postgraduate campus located on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Follow the link below to start your journey with OnCampus Loughborough.