A huge welcome to students from the USA! We're delighted that you're thinking of studying here at Loughborough University.
We know that choosing to study abroad in a different country can be daunting. To help you get all the facts and information you need to make an informed decision, we’ve provided lots of information for you right here.
The Loughborough family is made up of students from all over the world -and we firmly believe that it is this which makes our campus so vibrant, friendly and inspiring. There are lots of ways you can choose to study here, whether you want to undertake a foundation course, an undergraduate degree , a postgraduate degree or postgraduate research degree . If you’re interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree or research degree, you can choose to study in London or Loughborough.
The Loughborough University Study Abroad Programme also means that students from the USA now have the opportunity to study academic modules at Loughborough University, a Top 10 UK University, during their undergraduate studies.
Loughborough University has strong trans-atlantic connections. One of these is with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which Loughborough has varies links and partnerships with including student exchanges, research and sport. Working closely with one of the highest ranking universities in the world demonstrates Loughborough's global status.
Whichever step you decide to take, we genuinely hope that you find the right path to help you achieve your future ambitions. At Loughborough University, we want our students to achieve great things – and as such, we offer a number of support services designed to help you do just that.
If you are interested in studying at Loughborough University, our Global Engagement team would be happy to help and support you, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.
1st We're the best university in the world for sports-related subjects Six years running - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2022
11th out of 135 UK universities The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 Top 10 Loughborough University ranked in the UK Top 10 Guardian University Guide 2022 9th out of the UK's top 30 universities The Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables' 20227th Loughborough University is ranked 7th out of 130 UK universities The Complete University Guide 2024
Top 100 in the World for Graduate Employability QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022Top 20 Loughborough University is ranked within the top 20 universities for graduate prospects The Complete University Guide 2024
Two We have two amazing campuses - one in Loughborough and the other in London which is exclusively for postgraduate students
If you’re thinking of applying to study here at Loughborough University, you’ll first need to find out what qualifications we accept from your country / region, how to apply for your chosen degree and - if you’re applying with the help of an approved educational advisor – a list of approved agents. If at any stage you have a question, or you are unsure about anything, please contact us.
We accept lots of different qualifications, to learn what qualifications we accept from your country / region please see below. This is only a list of qualifications we accept, to learn the minimum entry requirements you will need to refer to the degree you want to apply for.
For students studying in the American education system, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2 in the High School Diploma along with achievement in Advanced Placement Exams or SAT II Subject Specific Tests. We would typically require between ‘4, 4, 4’ and ‘5, 5, 5’ in 3 AP exams or between ‘650, 650, 650’ and ‘750, 700, 700’ in 3 SAT subject tests.
Where courses have an A Level maths requirement, it would be necessary for applicants to achieve a high mark in AP Calculus BC or SAT Math Level 2. For programmes that require achievement in GCSE Maths, we would normally look for a score of ‘570’ or higher in SAT I Math or ACT with a minimum score of 27 overall and 26 in each component.
To satisfy English language requirements, we normally ask for a score of ‘610’ in SAT I Evidence-Based Reading/Writing or ACT with a minimum score of 27 overall and 26 in each component. Some programmes have higher requirements.
Typically an undergraduate degree is the first level of study in higher education. Undergraduate qualifications include BA, BSc, BArch and BEng. Once you have graduated from an undergraduate degree you will have the opportunity to study a postgraduate degree.