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Summary
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Loughborough University consistently leads in UK rankings for student life and experience. Its 523-acre campus is beautifully landscaped and very walkable. It offers superb academic, sports, and recreational facilities, and students often praise the campus for its amazing community vibe. Situated close to Nottingham and Leicester, the university also has strong industry partnerships and hosts one of the UK’s largest annual careers fairs.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate78%Postgraduate22%
Study mode
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Full-time94%Part-time6%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International18%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 59%Female 41%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
7th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000865 87%7th
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Entry standards
/ Max 215157 73%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%51st
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Research quality
/ Max 43.30 83%27th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.71 71%10th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37571985 53%63rd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 21641748 81%4th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.832nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.5 97%8th
5 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10085.2 85%10th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10080.4 80%13th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
11th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10090.9 91%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233149 64%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.15 79%48th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.23 81%22nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10098.3 98%3rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10087.0 87%6th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Loughborough is consistently in the UK top ten (Complete University Guide). It has a lively campus, and a laser focus on the employability of its graduates, making it a great choice. Award-winning facilities and high-tech digital resources give fantastic opportunities for personal and professional growth. Every degree can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, including the chance to study or work abroad. This allows students to apply the knowledge and skills learned on their course and gain valuable workplace skills. Combined with high-quality teaching and a wealth of clubs and societies, the uni means it when it says, ‘your place is here.'
You’ll be taught by industry experts and highly respected academics, helping you develop your passion for your chosen subject into a sustainable career. You’ll develop transferable skills that you can use beyond graduation. You’ll have access to world-class facilities, including cutting-edge digital spaces. Career development opportunities are boosted by the university’s global network of industry and academic partnerships. If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree from Loughborough is an ideal launch pad for a master's degree or PhD, whether at Loughborough or beyond.
Loughborough’s campus-based setting gives you a ready-made community. Choose from a wide range of accommodation options, both catered and self-catered, suited to a range of requirements. Find a safe and secure environment, with 24/7 campus security. University halls all have free Wi-Fi and wired connections, shared kitchen, dining and common areas, and access to laundry facilities.