Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology

Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.

Latest ranking updates for Loughborough University of Technology
  • March 2024: Loughborough University of Technology ranks 483 in the latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #561.
  • December 2023: Publication of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). Ranking position #9.
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #64.
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University rankings

    • #9 
    • #10 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #251 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #212 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #100 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #32 
    • #526 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #601 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #573 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #483 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #642 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #601 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #561 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #393 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #385 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #493 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #67 
    • #462 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #18 
    • #64 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #363 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #166 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #25 
    • #395 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #107 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #11 
    • #61 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #94 
    Finance

    [Published ]
    • #7 
    • #7 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #71 
    Marketing

    [Published ]

Computer Science

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #176 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Design

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #24 
    • #201 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #235 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #11 
    • #11 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #301 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #387 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #15 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #19 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #123 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #176 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #201 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #299 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #371 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #401 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #15 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #202 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #304 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #4 
    • #73 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #7 
    • #8 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #14 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #20 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #19 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #19 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #11 
    • #14 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #441 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #46 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #116 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #42 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #18 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #50 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #160 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #176 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #389 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #97 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #140 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #8 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #62 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Loughborough University of Technology

Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Sports Science
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Graphic Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Design
Sociology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Social Studies & Humanities
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Business
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Natural Sciences
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Languages & Literature
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Engineering
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#15 
Computer Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#15 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for Loughborough University of Technology

Student satisfaction:
4.6 (based on 651 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.6 (based on 651 student ratings)

“Overall I have enjoyed my time at Loughborough university, my Robotics course has been the highlight, and I’ve learned even more than I expected to. The campus is visually impressive, but there isn’t much to do for a student in the area. For this reason a lot of resident students go to Leicester on their weekends.

“I loved being a student at Loughborough, there is a real sense of family and community spirit, which has definitely improved my overall experience.”

“Students are always encouraged by the university to take part in new experiences and opportunities such as excursions and study abroad initiatives. I would recommend it to those interested in sports, whether for competition or recreation.”

About Loughborough University of Technology

PROS

  • Loughborough University provides world -class facilities to its students, including a £17m STEMLab. Other prominent examples include Penrose Atrium, the Digital Embroidery Room, and ceramics and wood workshops, among others.
  • The living quarters at Loughborough have received 1st place in the UK for accommodation from WhatUni Student Choice Awards.
  • There is a sense of family and community, which helps students feel at home and in the best hands.

CONS

  • Students say that Loughborough is not the best location for a day out, but Leicester is not far away if students want a quick escape.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1909
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1509 263 171
Address:
Rutland Building
LE11 3TU, Loughborough
England UK
Website:
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
  • Loughborough has the Best Student Experience in the UK
  • Why study a postgraduate degree with Loughborough University?
  • Exchange students’ experiences of studying at Loughborough University School of Business & Economics
  • Ask our students - Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
  • One word to describe the Loughborough University experience
  • Vlog: Q&A with Loughborough University students

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
83 /100
3229 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 227 students of Loughborough University of Technology participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Loughborough University of Technology in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 85.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
14460
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
17760
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2780
Mechanical Engineering:
1935
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
1705
Engineering (Non-Specific):
1190
Economics:
1035
Mathematical Sciences:
990
Creative Arts and Design:
855
Civil Engineering:
700
Computing:
685
Biosciences:
670
Psychology:
635
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
530
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
515
Politics:
465
Architecture, Building and Planning:
435
Chemistry:
400
History:
355
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
300
Materials and Technology:
260
Physics and Astronomy:
210
English Studies:
210
Social Policy:
185
Sociology:
180
Languages and Area Studies :
90
Performing Arts:
15
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
1125
India:
375
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
175
Nigeria:
160
United Arab Emirates:
110
Malaysia:
95
United States:
70
Kenya:
65
Switzerland:
55
Korea (South):
50
Singapore:
45
Sri Lanka:
40
Turkey:
35
Thailand:
30
Saudi Arabia:
30
Ghana:
30
Egypt:
25
Taiwan:
20
South Africa:
20
Pakistan:
20
Japan:
20
Indonesia:
20
Russia:
20
Canada:
15
Jordan:
15
Kuwait:
15
Brunei:
15
Qatar:
15
Lebanon:
15
Uganda:
15
Zimbabwe:
10
Zambia:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Tanzania:
10
Philippines:
10
Bangladesh:
10
Oman:
10
Norway:
10
Vietnam:
10
Australia:
10
Bahrain:
10
Iran:
10
Bermuda:
10
Barbados:
5
Peru:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Mexico:
5
Panama:
5
Brazil:
5
Colombia:
5
Ecuador:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Israel:
5
Maldives:
5
Sudan:
5
Seychelles:
5
Morocco:
5
Mauritius:
5
Malawi:
5
Libya:
5
Ukraine:
5
Belarus:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Loughborough University of Technology

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FAQ

Loughborough University of Technology ranks #18 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

Loughborough University of Technology ranks #1 in Loughborough in our meta ranking.

Loughborough University of Technology is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 30 rankings of Loughborough University of Technology.

Loughborough University of Technology achieved #7 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Loughborough University of Technology.

Loughborough University of Technology achieved the highest ranking for Sports Science. It is ranked #1 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sports Science). See all subject rankings for Loughborough University of Technology.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Loughborough University of Technology ranks #1 among universities in Loughborough and #18 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Loughborough University of Technology.

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