Loughborough University
Founded: 1909
Website: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/
Address: Epinal Way, Loughborough LE11 3TU
Overview
Loughborough University is located in the centre of English, 90 minutes north of London, and has been welcoming students to study for over 100 years. The University welcomes over 16,000 students, 10% of whom are international students from over 100 countries. Loughborough University campus is the UK’s largest single-site green campus and is generally regarded as the best in the country for sport, having been named the Sports University of the Year multiple times by the Times Good University Guide. Students at Loughborough University are provided with strong connections to industry to bolster their academic careers and future employment prospects.
Services for International Students
A free airport pickup service is available to international students which grant students easy access to the university campus upon arriving in the UK. The International Office organises an induction session at the start of term to welcome students to the university. Pre-sessional English language courses are available at the beginning of each term.
Accommodation
A range of accommodation is available at Loughborough University, including 16 halls of residence – seven catered, six self-catered and three who are run in partnership with a service provider. Accommodation at Loughborough University is guaranteed for all international undergraduate students for up to two years in halls of residence.
Location
Loughborough is located in the centre of England, only a 90-minute train ride from London. The town of Loughborough is a historic market town with a unique history. Students have easy access to shopping, entertainment, and leisure facilities - a perfect blend of historic and contemporary experiences.
Alumni
- Sebastian Coe, Baron Coe (Athlete, politician and Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games)
- Monty Panesar (England cricketer)
- Tanni Grey-Thompson (Athlete)
- Paula Radcliffe (Athlete)
- Rob Smedley (F1 race engineer)