Key dates
Here’s a summary of the key dates in the 2027 Loughborough University application cycle, all in one handy location.
September 2026
- UCAS application opens.
November 2026 - April 2027
- Attend an interview (if required) or a visit day at Loughborough University.
- UCAS application deadline is 13 January 2027.
February 2027
- You can apply for your student loan via the gov.uk portal.
May 2027
- If you make Loughborough your firm choice, you will receive information about applying for University accommodation from late May.
- If you receive all of your university decisions by 31st March 2027, your reply deadline is 5th May 2027.
June 2027
If you receive all of your university decisions by 12 May 2027, your reply deadline is 2 June 2027.
July 2027
- Early exam results are published from July onwards (non-A-Level only.) If you are not taking A-Levels and receive your final results yourself, please email a copy of your certificate to the Admissions Office.
- You will be sent information about the next steps in terms of your accommodation application.
- If you receive all of your university decisions by 14 July 2027, the deadline for responding to your offers is 21 July 2027.
- The deadline for firm choice students to register for accommodation is the end of July, in order to be guaranteed accommodation.
August 2027
- A-Level results will be published on 12 August 2027 and accommodation applications will open for students with a conditional offer.
- The deadline for meeting all offer conditions is 1 September 2027 (including those holding a deferred offer).
September 2027
- From late September, we’ll be supporting students who are moving into their accommodation and helping them complete a number of important induction and welcome activities on campus.
- Keep an eye out on the Student Accommodation Centre website for regular updates and announcements.
- Formal teaching will begin at the end of September 2027.