Essential information
General entrance requirements
Loughborough University recognises a wide range of first degrees from universities around the world:
- university degree from the UK or Republic of Ireland
- any Loughborough University approved academic requirements for corporate membership of a British chartered professional institution
- other Loughborough University approved qualifications
Check the programme in which you are interested for any specific entry qualifications and see our International Students’ web pages for country-specific information.
English language
All applicants must have an acceptable qualification in English language before they can be admitted to any postgraduate programme. Below are the main English language qualifications acceptable for entry to the University (these are the minimum and some departments may require higher levels):
- GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- IELTS band 6.5 or above with not less than 6.0 in each sub test
- TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum – score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
See a list of all acceptable English language qualifications at www.lboro.ac.uk/englishlang
Students who have not achieved the minimum English language requirements may, at the discretion of departments, be admitted onto a Pre-sessional English Language programme as an alternative way to satisfy the requirements.
The University considers it very important that international students should attend a Pre-sessional Course as this enables them to work much more effectively when their academic courses begin.
For more information on our English language and study skills programmes visit www.lboro.ac.uk/elss
Further information on taught programmes
Contact the department or the Postgraduate Taught Admissions Office:
Email: pgtaught@lboro.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1509 222496
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223977
Further information on research programmes
Contact the department or the Research Student Office:
Email: pgresearch@lboro.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1509 222473
Fax: +44 (0)1509 223938
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