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Loughborough University is one of the leading universities in the UK, with an international reputation for excellence in research, teaching, enterprise and sport. Loughborough was named best sporting university in the world, and the best university in the UK for student satisfaction. The University has the largest single-site green campus in the country.
Loughborough is a busy market town with a vibrant history, located less than an hour from Birmingham and around 2 hours from London. The town is also close to some fantastic countryside.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 | September/October–January/February |
Guides and additional information
Loughborough has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B Exercise and Nutrition ScienceSemester 2, 2019
I have never felt such freedom to grow as a person and as a student. Cannot speak more highly of this experience!
- B Business Management/CommerceSemester 1, 2019
Exchange in Loughborough was a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. I made life-long friends, travelled Europe and immersed myself in the UK.
- B Exercise & Nutrition SciencesSemester 2, 2018
Although there were times that things went wrong, going to Loughborough and the UK for exchange would never be something I regret doing.
Full-time study load
60 UK credits (listed as "modular weight") at Loughborough is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Loughborough.
Study Options
You must choose a single admission department from the list of departments open to exchange students. You must take all of your courses from within this chosen department.
Language Requirements
Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency. Accepted qualifications can be found here.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search for courses through the Loughborough module catalogue if they do not appear in the database.
Alternatively, you can look through the 2021-22 Module Catalogue, which outlines which departments have selected courses available to exchange students.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Loughborough offers exchange students the opportunity to apply for a place in university residence halls. While Loughborough cannot guarantee places in halls, they will help students secure university allocated accommodation either on-campus or by referral to an off-campus approved provider. Please note that on-campus accommodation is extremely limited.
Cost of living
Living costs will vary depending on your lifestyle, accommodation, and travel choices. A single international student studying in Loughborough requires approximately £11,500 a year for accommodation and other living expenses.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students should consult the Incoming Exchange Students Handbook for information on NHS coverage.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Loughborough University’s Student Advice and Support Service provides visa and immigration advise to international students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)