Loughborough University
About
Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It has been a university since 1966, but it dates back to 1909, when Loughborough Technical Institute was founded. In March 2013, the university announced it had bought the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a second campus. The annual income of the insti...
Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, England. It has been a university since 1966, but it dates back to 1909, when Loughborough Technical Institute was founded. In March 2013, the university announced it had bought the former broadcast centre at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as a second campus. The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £386.2 million, of which £57.0 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £379.5 million. In 2024, Loughborough ranked ninth nationally for undergraduate education.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 225 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 72 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 18,345
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
- Staff
- 3,567
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
38 subjectsARWU
32 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 95 | 57.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 151–175 | 49.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 251–300 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
US News
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | =148 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =167 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 193 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 197 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =253 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =260 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =274 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =279 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =323 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =331 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | 426 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =535 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =546 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =562 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =777 | 51.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =954 | 51.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Loughborough University?
Loughborough University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 225, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =521.
When was Loughborough University founded?
Loughborough University was founded in 1909.
What are the top subjects at Loughborough University?
Top subjects at Loughborough University include: Sports-Related Subjects, Library & Information Management, Communication & Media Studies, Anatomy & Physiology, Geography.
Where is Loughborough University located?
Loughborough University is located in Loughborough, United Kingdom.