Rankings
How every major ranking places Loughborough University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 19 | $36,227 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 15 | $36,833 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 14 | $41,613 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 11 | $42,960 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $35,418 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 6 | $31,783 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 5 | $41,613 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 4 | $41,479 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $38,179 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 4 | $33,668 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 3 | $36,227 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $41,613 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $33,668 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $41,613 | See → |
Costs and entry
89 courses mention scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at Loughborough University
The job market for Loughborough University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Loughborough University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $36,227 a year; half of Loughborough University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $35,418 and $41,613. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: public health & allied health courses are typically $42,960, law, politics & governance $31,783.
How is Loughborough University ranked?
Loughborough University is ranked #225 by QS (2026) and #301–350 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #7 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #11 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#1) and Library & Information Management (#18).
What IELTS score does Loughborough University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Loughborough University offer?
99 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are business & management (19), computer science & data technology (15) and engineering & technology (14).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Loughborough University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.