Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS global rankings for the ninth year in a row. This is a testament to our exceptional reputation in academia and industry and our phenomenal research impact.
We take great pride in knowing that our work in this field is recognised and respected by the international academic community. Seeing the dedication of our world-class academics celebrated by QS for the nine years running is a truly fantastic achievement.
Loughborough has become synonymous with high performance – not just on the field, but in shaping the very science, business, and culture of sport worldwide.
Why we’re number one
100/100 score for Academic Reputation
from a survey of 100,000 academics worldwide*
97.1/100 score for Employer Reputation
from a survey of 50,000 graduate employers worldwide*
82.9/100 score for H-Index Citations
highlighting the stability of impact and quality of the work we publish*
83.8/100 score for Citations per Paper
highlighting the impact and quality of our scientific work*
Sport University of the Year
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
100% of research impact within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences is rated 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'
Research Excellence Framework 2021
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Employer reputation
Simon Bayliff, Founder and CEO of ARETÉ, is one of many employers to have benefited from hiring Loughborough graduates. He explains why he values Loughborough graduates so highly.
"I look for energy, enthusiasm, hunger, appetite, attitude, entrepreneurial drive and self-confidence in the graduates at ARETÉ. These are all critical to being a success in the sports industry.
"Loughborough graduates stand out because they offer both core and relevant educational competency; a competitiveness that’s essential in our industry; the exposure of playing sport at an exceptional level that engenders teamwork, commitment and sacrifice."
