# We areLoughborough University

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# We are Loughborough University

Loughborough University is somewhere anyone can realise their full potential. 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.

We are proud to be one of the UK's leading universities

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## We strive for excellence

### Top 10

In the Complete University Guide 2017-2026

### Best university in the world for sports-related subjects

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

### Awarded eight Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education

### Awarded 5 stars for research

International QS Stars Scheme 2023

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.

[More achievements](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/about/achievements/)

## 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.

[View Loughborough campus](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/about/loughborough-campus/)
[View location on a map](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/about/location/)

### 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.

[View London campus](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/about/london-campus/)
[View location on a map](https://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/about/location/find-us/)

## Our Loughborough family

Life at Loughborough has a strong community feel. It is a defining feature on
both our campuses. It's what makes the experience at Loughborough so special.

## Creating Better Futures. Together

Creating Better Futures. Together is a bold and ambitious strategy that will guide
the University over the next decade. It sets out our purpose, our values and our aims. It articulates our
strategic priorities and what we are striving to achieve. It recognises the impact of our actions on the world
around us, and reflects the challenges that face us as a society.​

[Our Strategy](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/strategy/)

## The Loughborough Experience

Loughborough University is well known for offering a life-changing experience, both academically and socially. We deliver innovative programmes that span a broad range of disciplines and we equip our students for every aspect of their life and career, by supporting them to gain vital experience and skills. Employers are impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness that Loughborough graduates demonstrate.

[Study with us](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/)

## We are making change happen

At Loughborough we think differently; we challenge convention; we solve
problems, and we take action. Through our research we are finding answers, discovering the things that
matter and adding to knowledge. Spanning the arts, humanities, business, social sciences, sport, health,
science, engineering and mathematics, our research is creating positive change across society.

[More on our research impact](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/)

## We integrate innovation to create impact

Innovation is at the heart of all our activities. It enhances our student
experience, creates impact from research, and drives regional prosperity through our dynamic innovation
community and business base at Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park (LUSEP).

[More on innovation](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/expertise/)

## We are a world-leader in sport

We are proud of our hard-earned global reputation for sport. From elite-level
athletes to trying to keep fit, we ensure that everyone at the University can enjoy sport regardless of
ability or interest. Through world-leading coaching, outstanding student experiences, state of the art
facilities and superb events, we create an inclusive, positive and life-shaping sporting experience for
all.

[More Loughborough sport](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/)

## We are committed to inclusion

Our community is a diverse body of people with different perspectives,
values and attitudes. We are working to create an inclusive environment where such differences are shared
and valued; where any unfair treatment or discrimination is challenged; and where all individuals can
reach their full potential regardless of their background.

## We take our responsibilities seriously

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded into all our
processes, operations and developments, to ensure we manage our environmental impact at both a local and
global level.

[Our sustainable approach](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/sustainability/)

## We're proud of our past

Loughborough University's long history of success, as both a further and
higher education institution, was established through the vision of our founding father, Dr Herbert
Schofield. Iconic landmarks have stood the test of time, whilst our campus has expanded around them, and
the University has grown into one of the country's top universities.

[More on our history](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/about/history/)