<p>Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is proud of its long history as an institution of further and higher education. Today, it is one of the country’s leading universities, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with business and industry and unrivaled sporting achievement. The school's teaching and learning offers academic excellence in a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business and the arts, and it was recently awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).</p><p>In 2015, Loughborough opened a second campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The campus is based in the former press and broadcast centres at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and currently offers 32 full and part-time master's programmes and 7 PhD programmes. The London campus has diversified and expanded the high quality education offered by Loughborough to both postgraduate students and those looking to advance their professional development.&nbsp;</p><p>Loughborough offers a renowned student experience by giving every student the opportunity they need to achieve their full potential – professionally, academically and socially. Students at Loughborough have access to a truly global experience, where they are taught by academics from across the world; they can study abroad or complete an overseas placement, and have numerous opportunities to learn a new language. The university's strong connections to industry boost these opportunities by providing students with access to placements.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Why Loughborough University</strong></p><ul><li><u>Campus life:</u>&nbsp;The school’s campus is a self-contained community, with buses that run every few minutes, and a range of clubs, societies, and events throughout the year that offer students endless opportunities to make lifelong friends.</li><li><u>Facilities:</u>&nbsp;Loughborough University is a 440 acre, single-site campus that includes open spaces, gardens, sports pitches, world-class sports facilities, a state-of-the-art STEM lab, residences, dining halls, cafes, and more.</li><li><u>Location:</u>&nbsp;Town is 15 minutes from campus and has an array of restaurants, pubs, bars, shops, markets, and entertainment options. In the heart of English, Loughborough is close to cities like Nottingham, Leicester, and London is only 1:30 hours away.</li><li><u>Support services:</u>&nbsp;The school offers students a variety of support and counselling services, learning resources, and a unique development programme.</li><li><u>Career-focused:</u>&nbsp;Loughborough University is home to the UK’s largest graduate career fair with over 260 exhibits and all undergraduate courses offer a year-long work placement or overseas study.&nbsp;</li><li><u>Sports reputation:</u>&nbsp;Unparalleled in sporting achievement, Loughborough has been the champion of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) for 39 years running.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>NOTE: This school may use UCAS as an external portal for application for some programs. A £22 (single application) or £26.50 (up to 5 applications) application fee may apply.</strong></p>