We are Loughborough University
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. This progressive and ambitious attitude is reflected in the success we achieve, as one of the top-performing universities in the country. Loughborough University is also a welcoming place where staff and students should feel they can be themselves. Across everything we do, we are working together to create a better future, for everyone.
We are proud to be one of the UK's leading universities
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Top 10
In the Complete University Guide 2017-2024
Best university in the world for sports-related subjects
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Awarded seven Queen’s Anniversary Prizes
Awarded 5 stars for research
International QS Stars Scheme 2023
Our achievements reflect this. We are consistently ranked among some of the top-performing institutions in the country and hold an array of awards and accolades that evidence our strong performance across all areas of our delivery, including research, sport, student experience and facilities.
Two outstanding campuses
Loughborough campus
Our superb Loughborough campus is based in the heart of England and is the University’s most glorious asset. With world-class facilities and plenty of green open space, it has everything our students, staff, and visitors need on site.
London campus
Loughborough University London is our incredible postgraduate campus. It's part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Our Loughborough family
Life at Loughborough has a strong community feel. It is a defining feature on both our campuses. It's what makes the experience at Loughborough so special.
Creating Better Futures. Together
Creating Better Futures. Together is a bold and ambitious strategy that will guide the University over the next decade. It sets out our purpose, our values and our aims. It articulates our strategic priorities and what we are striving to achieve. It recognises the impact of our actions on the world around us, and reflects the challenges that face us as a society.
The Loughborough Experience
Loughborough University is well known for offering a life-changing experience, both academically and socially. We deliver innovative programmes that span a broad range of disciplines and we equip our students for every aspect of their life and career, by supporting them to gain vital experience and skills. Employers are impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness that Loughborough graduates demonstrate.
We are making change happen
At Loughborough we think differently; we challenge convention; we solve problems, and we take action. Through our research we are finding answers, discovering the things that matter and adding to knowledge. Spanning the arts, humanities, business, social sciences, sport, health, science, engineering and mathematics, our research is creating positive change across society.
We integrate innovation to create impact
Innovation is at the heart of all our activities. It enhances our student experience, creates impact from research, and drives regional prosperity through our dynamic innovation community and business base at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).
We are a world-leader in sport
We are proud of our hard-earned global reputation for sport. From elite-level athletes to trying to keep fit, we ensure that 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, we create an inclusive, positive and life-shaping sporting experience for all.
We are committed to inclusion
Our community is a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We are working to create an inclusive environment where such differences are shared and valued; where any unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and where all individuals can reach their full potential regardless of their background.
We're proud of our past
Loughborough University's long history of success, as both a further and higher education institution, was established through the vision of our founding father, Dr Herbert Schofield. Iconic landmarks have stood the test of time, whilst our campus has expanded around them, and the University has grown into one of the country's top universities.