Loughborough University

Top ten in the UK
for ten years running

Loughborough University ranks 7th out of 130 institutions
in the Complete University Guide 2026

Undergraduate study

We have a fantastic range of undergraduate courses to choose from. Browse our courses for 2026 entry and explore what Loughborough has to offer.

Postgraduate study

Enhance your knowledge, expand your skills and advance your career with a postgraduate degree from Loughborough.

Join our team. Bring your team.
Build your team.

Can't wait to shape the future? Neither can we. Loughborough University is seeking top research talent from around the world to build, join and shape the teams facing down the most pressing challenges of our time.

Empowering the planet

Our ongoing use of fossil fuels poses a major threat to our planet, impacting the climate and environment as well as the health of people and wildlife globally. We are leading the movement towards a safer, sustainable future for our world.

Building digital communities

At Loughborough University, we are working towards a more equitable future for humanity where the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is harnessed to combat inequity and drive common prosperity. Find out how.

Creating inclusive communities

At Loughborough University, we’re taking the steps needed to define and improve living standards, for everyone. Find out how.

Building better humans

Our research explores how sport impacts human health and wellbeing, advances sport technologies, and underpins a range of policies that safeguard everyone participating in a sport.

CURTAIN – therapeutic creativity

Using Reminiscence Theatre to encourage older people to rediscover their love of food and enjoy better health. A new project is looking at a novel way to encourage eating among elderly care-home residents.

What can't Loughborough wait for?

Our Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Jennings on how Loughborough is working towards a cleaner, healthier, fairer world. And how if you study, work or partner with Loughborough, you'll be joining us in the pursuit of better.

50 years of litter on Skye

The tranquil beach on the Isle of Skye where 1 square metre of sand holds 1,000 pieces of litter

Fighting bacteria with nanoscale technology

Our Materials experts are developing films with enhanced antimicrobial properties – helping to combat MRSA infections in healthcare settings

How digital waste is polluting the planet

Digital waste is a growing problem, with organisations collecting and storing more data than ever before. What is the environmental cost of dark, redundant, obsolete, or trivial data, and how can organisations reduce their digital waste footprint?

Firms that emit more carbon face higher costs, reduced investor confidence, and greater financial instability

10 June 2025

Complete University Guide 2026: Loughborough celebrates a decade amongst the UK’s top ten universities

10 June 2025

Leicestershire’s universities invite local residents with life and skills experiences to apply for community-focused research projects

6 June 2025

Loughborough’s Brand, Digital and Creative Production bring home three awards

6 June 2025

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IAS Friends and Fellows Coffee Morning

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IAS Seminar: Geomorphic Evolution of Peatland Streams

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School of Design and Creative Arts Degree Show 2025

14 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

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REACH African Caribbean Celebratory Event 2025

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World-leading

Research

One of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, Loughborough is renowned for the relevance of its work, driven by society’s need for solutions to real-life issues.

Business and enterprise

Collaborations

Develop your organisation by partnering us in research, consultancy, new technologies and services and recruiting high calibre students and graduates for placements or employment.

World-class

Sport

Unrivalled sporting reputation offering excellence in research and teaching, and opportunities from recreational activities up to the highest levels of elite performance.

Top ten in the UK
for ten years running