Loughborough University

Loughborough
United Kingdom

Language of instruction

English

   Generally available as a second or third preference.

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 SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Semester 2February–June
Semester 2Semester 1September/October–January/February

View Loughborough's academic calendar.

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: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Student testimonials

  • B Exercise and Nutrition Science
    Semester 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/Commerce
    Semester 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.

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 which outlines which departments have selected courses available to exchange students. 

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Aerospace engineering
Business information systems
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Chinese
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer science
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
English
English literature
Exercise science
Finance
French
General Electives
German
Human resources
International business
International relations
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Materials engineering
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Nutrition science
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Public policy
Spanish
Structural engineering

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

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: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

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: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)