International Students
Loughborough has a long history of welcoming international students to the University. Our 3,000 postgraduate students come from the UK and more than 120 other countries.
In addition to those benefits outlined elsewhere, we offer international students the following advantages:
- The Sunday Times University of the Year 2008-2009
- Awarded ‘Outstanding Support for Overseas Students’ - Times Higher Awards 2007
- Awarded ‘Best Student Experience’ for three years running - Times Higher Awards 2008, 2007 and 2006
- Ranked in Top 20 of The Times Good University Guide for eight years running
- Extremely high ratings for research and teaching
- Ranked Top 5 in the National Student Survey for four years running
- Awarded ‘Best International Students Union of the Year’ - National Union of Students International Awards 2009
- Possibly the largest single-site campus in the UK with modern facilities
- 90 minutes to London by train
- Less than 8 miles (13 km) from East Midlands International Airport
- Significantly lower cost of living than in larger UK cities
Finding out more
British Council
British Council offices around the world organise Education UK workshops and exhibitions, and provide advice about all aspects of British education.
Talking to former students
Loughborough graduates are pursuing successful careers in a wide range of professions and organisations worldwide. Former Loughborough students are an excellent source of information and they will be happy to tell you about their experiences of studying here and how their Loughborough degree has helped them to develop their career. Many reunions take place in home countries including Singapore, China, Taiwan and Malaysia.