Loughborough University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #348 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #135 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #36 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #29 of 131 | In England |
| #7 of 1,055 | For Construction Management |
| Top100 | For 26 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 19,449
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.lboro.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* Loughborough University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in 5 subjects, of which 2 must be of Advanced ('A') level or passes in 4 subjects, of which 3 must be at ('A'), no subject to be counted at both Ordinary ('O')/(GCSE) and ('A')/Advanced Supplementary ('AS') levels |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters: September to June (September - January; February-June). Terms: September to June (September-December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 19,449 |
Research profile
Loughborough University is a world-class research university with 59,251 scientific papers published and 1,277,787 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, and Political Science.
Loughborough University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 586 | 2029 |
| 1992 | 658 | 2275 |
| 1993 | 687 | 2539 |
| 1994 | 876 | 3070 |
| 1995 | 889 | 3542 |
| 1996 | 914 | 4219 |
| 1997 | 862 | 4554 |
| 1998 | 888 | 5140 |
| 1999 | 950 | 6029 |
| 2000 | 1032 | 7257 |
| 2001 | 1011 | 8161 |
| 2002 | 1229 | 10195 |
| 2003 | 1197 | 11273 |
| 2004 | 1198 | 13535 |
| 2005 | 1458 | 16359 |
| 2006 | 1581 | 19280 |
| 2007 | 1590 | 23279 |
| 2008 | 1863 | 25811 |
| 2009 | 1922 | 30766 |
| 2010 | 1951 | 36141 |
| 2011 | 1984 | 42070 |
| 2012 | 2182 | 48031 |
| 2013 | 2103 | 54644 |
| 2014 | 2016 | 58433 |
| 2015 | 2180 | 61218 |
| 2016 | 2170 | 64084 |
| 2017 | 2219 | 66548 |
| 2018 | 2272 | 74489 |
| 2019 | 2521 | 85657 |
| 2020 | 2684 | 99878 |
| 2021 | 2670 | 114114 |
| 2022 | 2436 | 115854 |
| 2023 | 2371 | 117360 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Loughborough University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,250 |
| Master's Degree | varies by program |
| PhD | varies by program |
Loughborough University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Loughborough University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Art History, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Design, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Health Sciences, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leisure Studies, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Social Sciences, Sports, Theatre |
|---|
Loughborough University alumni
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Jill Scott
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Jill Louise Scott is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. The FIFA technical report into the 2011 Women's World Cup described Scott as one of England's four outstanding players; " energetic, ball-winning midfielder who organises the team well, works hard at both ends of the pitch and can change her team's angle of attack."
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Sebastian Coe
- Occupations
- autobiographermiddle-distance runnerpoliticianathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Sebastian Newbold Coe, Baron Coe, often referred to as Seb Coe, is a British politician and former track and field athlete. As a middle-distance runner, Coe won four Olympic medals, including 1500 metres gold medals at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984. He set nine outdoor and three indoor world records in middle-distance track events – including, in 1979, setting three world records in the space of 41 days – and the world record he set in the 800 metres in 1981 remained unbroken until 1997. Coe's rivalries with fellow Britons Steve Ovett and Steve Cram dominated middle-distance racing for much of the 1980s.
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Paula Radcliffe
- Occupations
- long-distance runner
- Biography
-
Paula Jane Radcliffe MBE is a former British long-distance runner. She is a three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), three-time New York Marathon champion (2004, 2007, 2008), the 2002 Chicago Marathon winner and the 2005 World Champion in the Marathon from Helsinki. She was previously the fastest female marathoner of all time, and held the Women's World Marathon Record with a time of 2:15:25 for 16 years from 2003 to 2019 when it was broken by Brigid Kosgei.
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Ore Oduba
- Occupations
- television presenterjournalistpresenter
- Biography
-
Ore Oduba is a British television and radio presenter who has also worked as an actor. From 2008 until 2013, he presented the CBBC news programme Newsround. In 2018 he hosted the game show And They're Off! in aid of Sport Relief. In 2019 he began his musical theatre career, starring in the UK tour of Grease. He also appeared alongside Jason Manford in Curtains the Musical. Oduba made his West End debut in January 2020. However, he is best known for winning the fourteenth series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
Loughborough University faculties and divisions
| Institute : Development Engineering | Engineering |
|---|---|
| Institute : Human Sciences and Advanced Technology | Communication Studies, Information Technology |
| Institute : Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering | Materials Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| School : Arts | Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design |
| School : Business and Economics | Accountancy, Banking, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Retailing and Wholesaling |
| School : Civil and Building Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| School : Design | Design, Industrial Design |
| School : Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| School : Mathematics | Mathematics, Mathematics Education |
| School : Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering | Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering |
| School : Science | Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| School : Social, Political and Geographical Sciences | Communication Studies, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Geography, Geography (Human), History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
General information
| Founded | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritate, Scientia, Labore |
| Colors | purple |
Location and contacts
| Address | Epinal Way Loughborough, LE11 3TU United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |