Founded in 1909 as a small technical institute. Became Loughborough College and then Loughborough College of Technology.In 1966 became Loughborough University of Technology, the UK's first technological university. Renamed Loughborough University in 1996. Land acquisitions in 2003, 2006 and 2010 have made Loughborough one of the country's largest single-site campuses, with over 438 acres of land. n autumn 2015, the University will open a second campus, Loughborough University in London, on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering postgraduate teaching, research and enterprise opportunities. Located on the edge of the market town of Loughborough. The cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are easily accessible. London is 90 minutes away. A safe, single-site campus provides plenty of open space, gardens and sports areas interspersed with academic buildings and student accommodation. Loughborough railway station is 3 km (2 miles) away, the M1 1.6km (1 mile), and East Midlands Airport 14.5 km (9 miles). A shuttle bus operates between campus and the town/railway station.
Every undergraduate course offers the opportunity of a year-long paid work placement in business, industry or the professions in the UK or overseas. We actively encourage international study exchanges from between 3 and 12 months. Alongside core modules, our courses are offer a range of optional modules, enabling students to tailor their courses to their individual interests and career aspirations. The University-wide Language Programme offers a range of modules in French, German, Spanish or Chinese that can be taken alongside your degree programme. 89% of students said they were satisfied overall with the quality of their course in the 2014 National Student Survey. We were rated top three for teaching quality by the Quality Assurance Agency. Students are taught by leaders in their field, who are at the forefront of current research. Every undergraduate courses offers a year-long placement option. Loughborough is one of the top 15 universities targeted by large, graduate employers – 94% of graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduating.
In the latest research assessment, the Research Excellence Framework 2014, Loughborough consolidated its position in the premier league of research universities. It was ranked 14th in the UK and 9th among universities in England for research intensity in the Times Higher Education Magazine. The University has over 40 research centres and institutes and six interdisciplinary research challenges, which accelerate the delivery of distinctive solutions to regional, national and international issues. Awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education.
Long-standing collaborative research links with many blue chip companies including adidas, Caterpillar, JCB, Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls-Royce.
Among the nationally-significant organisations based on campus are the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre, the Caterpillar Innovation and Research Centre, the BHF National Centre for Physical Activity and Health and the National Cricket Performance Centre. In the National Student Survey 2014, Loughborough was rated top for Business Studies and Information Services. 15 subjects in total were ranked in the top ten for overall satisfaction. Loughborough is the UK's premier university for sport and its underpinning academic disciplines. In the latest Research Excellence Framework, Loughborough had the largest concentration of world-leading research in sport and exercise sciences, and six other subject areas featured in their national subject top ten.
The Disability Office offers support, advice and guidance for students with a wide range of disabilities, including physical disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome, sensory impairments and medical conditions. It provides support and tuition for students who have dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning differences. It also supports students who face barriers affecting their ability to study as a result of mental health issues. Ranked top students' union in the What Uni Awards 2014. Successful student fundraising organization raised over £1.4 million for charity in 2013–14. Offers a wide range of support services, over 100 clubs and societies and a programme of professional entertainment and social events. The Students’ Union Action Group was awarded the Prime Minister’s Big Society Award in 2013, in recognition of its work to harness the volunteering power of students to help community groups. More than 2,000 students volunteer each year.