Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University is a fantastic place to work and we’re proud of our welcoming, supportive and successful academic community.

We’re ambitious and bold and now is an exciting time to join us.

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to take the next step, Loughborough University is a place for you to develop a better future and connect with global minds.

We have a global outlook and work collaboratively to create better futures for everyone, characterised by a trans-disciplinary academic approach, strong partnerships, and underpinned by a sense of purpose and confidence. We want to continue to build our thriving and inclusive community of high calibre staff from across the globe.

The atmosphere and team spirit on campus inspire and empower people to achieve extraordinary things. This progressive and ambitious attitude is reflected in the success we achieve, as one of the top-performing universities in the country. Loughborough University is also a welcoming place where staff and students should feel they can be themselves. Across everything we do, we are working together to create a better future, for everyone.

Striving for excellence

We strive for excellence, and our achievements reflect this. We are consistently ranked among some of the top-performing institutions in the country and hold an array of awards and accolades that evidence our strong performance across all areas of our delivery, including research, sport, student experience and facilities.

  • Triple Gold Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
  • Number one in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023
  • Top 10 in the ‘Table of Tables’ 2022 – Times Higher Education
  • 1st for University Facilities – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020
  • Over 90% of Loughborough’s research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ – Research Excellence Framework 2021
  • Awarded 5 stars for research – International QS Stars Scheme 2023
  • Awarded 7 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes

Two outstanding campuses

Loughborough campus

Our superb Loughborough campus is based in the heart of England and is the University’s most glorious asset. With world-class facilities and plenty of green open space, it has everything our students, staff, and visitors need on site.

London campus

Loughborough University London is our incredible postgraduate campus. It's part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Loughborough Campus

Loughborough Campus

With plenty of open spaces and gardens, including edible fruit trails and fantastic sport facilities, our superb 523 acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset. It offers great facilities for students, staff, partners, and visitors.

Home to shops, cafes, eateries, bars, dining halls, hotels, two gyms, a medical centre and pharmacy, an optician, a dental practice, a hairdresser, launderettes, a taxi rank, and a large nightclub. There's something for everyone and it's all conveniently located on campus.

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London Campus

London Campus

Loughborough University London is part of an exciting community of organisations, creatives and educational providers located inside Here East, based on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Our unique East London location provides a stimulating environment for postgraduate students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with a wide range of inspiring industry partners.

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