University profile

Loughborough University

United Kingdom

Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is a university in the United Kingdom. It enrols approximately 19,449 students. The institution is ranked #225 in the QS World University Rankings.

Admission rate
65%
Founded
1909
QS World Rank
#225
QS 2026 · Score 53.3

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Graduates in work (or further study)
LEO 'Sustained employment or further study' (sust_emp_fs_or_both 91.4%), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023/2024. LEO, not HESA Graduate Outcomes.
91.4%
Graduate median salary
LEO median annualised earnings (earnings_median, not region-adjusted), UK-domiciled first degree graduates, all subjects, all graduates, 5 years after graduation, tax year 2023/2024 (graduating academic year 2017/2018); graduates in earnings figure: 2110
£43,600 / year · 5 years after graduation
Students continuing their course
OfS B3 continuation: full-time first degree, taught population, overall indicator, aggregate year '2019-2022' (published 96.0%)
96.0%
Graduates in professional work or further study (OfS)
OfS B3 progression: full-time first degree, taught population, overall indicator, aggregate year '2019-2022' (published 84.0%)
84.0%
Positive about teaching (NSS)
NSS 2026 Theme 1 'Teaching on my course': 'Theme 1: Teaching on my course', full-time, first degree, teaching provider, positivity measure 88.5%
88.5%

Upcoming deadlines

For 2027 entry. Dates can change, so confirm on the source before you apply.

Typical for this route

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  • 15 October equal consideration deadline · in 3 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Oxford, Cambridge, and most courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine/science · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • January equal consideration deadline · in 93 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Most undergraduate courses · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • UCAS Extra opens · in 136 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Applicants holding no offers · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23
  • Providers should have sent all decisions · in 170 days
    UCAS undergraduate (2027 entry) · Universities and colleges · Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-23

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Programme outcomes

Subjects with published graduate earnings (UK Department for Education, LEO).

About the institution

  • Affiliations: Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment, ORCID, Inc., University and College Union
Official website ↗ Wikipedia ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Loughborough University?

Loughborough University has an admission rate of approximately 65.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was Loughborough University founded?

Loughborough University was founded in 1909.

How many students attend Loughborough University?

Loughborough University enrols approximately 19,449 students.

What is the QS World Ranking of Loughborough University?

Loughborough University is ranked #225 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of Loughborough University?

The official website of Loughborough University is lboro.ac.uk.

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