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About Loughborough Business School

About Loughborough Business School

At Loughborough Business School, we’re dedicated to helping our students make progress with purpose and find better ways of doing business. We believe that business schools can play a key part in driving positive change, that’s why our courses offer future-focused, real-world applicable learning.

By studying one of our forward-thinking degrees, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding to help you make meaningful, purposeful progress towards your career ambitions. As part of a consistently top 10 ranked UK university, Loughborough Business School holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, you can be assured of a high-quality educational experience.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are designed to equip you with the skills, experience, and industry connections needed to secure your ideal job after graduation. We provide a dedicated team to support industry placements for undergraduate students, opportunities to engage with business consultancy projects, an award-winning Careers Network, and visits from expert guest speakers.

Join us to shape a fairer, more sustainable future, while supercharging your career and supporting the success of purposeful organisations.


Why Loughborough Business School?

First-choice business school for purpose-driven people and organisations
If you want to develop the skills and knowledge to build a meaningful career in a purpose-driven organisation, Loughborough Business School is the perfect choice. Whatever your ambition, we’re here to support you in making meaningful progress towards it through our high-quality teaching and a commitment to putting theory into practice.

Teaching with purpose
We offer more than just a course. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of industry, advised by our global corporate partners and the research of our expert academics.

Our courses offer opportunities to work with real-world companies and enhance employability by developing in-demand skills. You’ll explore the pressing issues facing organisations today and graduate ready to engage with the ever-evolving world of business.

Triple-accredited and highly ranked:

  • Consistently ranked as a top 10 university in national league tables
  • One of only a few UK universities to hold triple-accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
  • Awarded 5* for employability (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
  • 3rd in the UK for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Ranked in the top 100 for Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
  • Ranked 18th for Library & Information Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)


Turning theory into practice
We were one of the first business schools to embed a placement year as an integral part of our undergraduate degrees. Our school-specific placements team works with hundreds of organisations worldwide to support placement opportunities. Around 50% of students go on to be offered a graduate job with their placement employer.

Many of our master’s programmes are now offering an exciting opportunity to engage with businesses through our new consultancy project module. Students will have the chance to work with real-world companies on contemporary challenges and gain vital workplace experience.

We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities to support development, including one of the UK’s largest annual careers fairs, regular employer presentations, skills sessions and masterclasses throughout the year.

A supportive and welcoming community
We pride ourselves on being a diverse, welcoming and supportive community at Loughborough, where students feel able to make the most of their time with us.

If you’re considering applying as an international student, you will be able to consult our International Student Support Service, who offer bespoke guidance on visas and immigration, working while you study, student life and much more.

Once you arrive at Loughborough Business School, you’ll be able to contact both your Programme Director and Personal Tutor, who can advise you on your academic progress and provide pastoral support. Additionally, you can access our full range of wellbeing and careers advice throughout the course of your studies.

Join us and progress with purpose
Whichever subject you choose to study with us, you’ll be joining a community of like-minded, purpose-driven people who want to make their ambitions a reality and build a better world, for everyone.


About Loughborough Business School

About Loughborough Business School

At Loughborough Business School, we’re dedicated to helping our students make progress with purpose and find better ways of doing business. We believe that business schools can play a key part in driving positive change, that’s why our courses offer future-focused, real-world applicable learning.

By studying one of our forward-thinking degrees, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding to help you make meaningful, purposeful progress towards your career ambitions. As part of a consistently top 10 ranked UK university, Loughborough Business School holds triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, you can be assured of a high-quality educational experience.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are designed to equip you with the skills, experience, and industry connections needed to secure your ideal job after graduation. We provide a dedicated team to support industry placements for undergraduate students, opportunities to engage with business consultancy projects, an award-winning Careers Network, and visits from expert guest speakers.

Join us to shape a fairer, more sustainable future, while supercharging your career and supporting the success of purposeful organisations.


Why Loughborough Business School?

First-choice business school for purpose-driven people and organisations
If you want to develop the skills and knowledge to build a meaningful career in a purpose-driven organisation, Loughborough Business School is the perfect choice. Whatever your ambition, we’re here to support you in making meaningful progress towards it through our high-quality teaching and a commitment to putting theory into practice.

Teaching with purpose
We offer more than just a course. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of industry, advised by our global corporate partners and the research of our expert academics.

Our courses offer opportunities to work with real-world companies and enhance employability by developing in-demand skills. You’ll explore the pressing issues facing organisations today and graduate ready to engage with the ever-evolving world of business.

Triple-accredited and highly ranked:

  • Consistently ranked as a top 10 university in national league tables
  • One of only a few UK universities to hold triple-accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA
  • Awarded 5* for employability (International QS Stars Scheme 2023)
  • 3rd in the UK for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Top 10 in the UK for Business, Management and Marketing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
  • Ranked in the top 100 for Marketing (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
  • Ranked 18th for Library & Information Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)


Turning theory into practice
We were one of the first business schools to embed a placement year as an integral part of our undergraduate degrees. Our school-specific placements team works with hundreds of organisations worldwide to support placement opportunities. Around 50% of students go on to be offered a graduate job with their placement employer.

Many of our master’s programmes are now offering an exciting opportunity to engage with businesses through our new consultancy project module. Students will have the chance to work with real-world companies on contemporary challenges and gain vital workplace experience.

We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities to support development, including one of the UK’s largest annual careers fairs, regular employer presentations, skills sessions and masterclasses throughout the year.

A supportive and welcoming community
We pride ourselves on being a diverse, welcoming and supportive community at Loughborough, where students feel able to make the most of their time with us.

If you’re considering applying as an international student, you will be able to consult our International Student Support Service, who offer bespoke guidance on visas and immigration, working while you study, student life and much more.

Once you arrive at Loughborough Business School, you’ll be able to contact both your Programme Director and Personal Tutor, who can advise you on your academic progress and provide pastoral support. Additionally, you can access our full range of wellbeing and careers advice throughout the course of your studies.

Join us and progress with purpose
Whichever subject you choose to study with us, you’ll be joining a community of like-minded, purpose-driven people who want to make their ambitions a reality and build a better world, for everyone.


Available programmes

University information

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry. You can find out about the entry requirements for foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate study on our website.

You can visit our international website for application information, including details about English language requirements.

Access our visa and immigration advice webpage for more details about how to apply for your visa.

Bachelor

1300+
3.2+
85+
6.5+
92+

Master

2.8+
6.5+
92+
A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification), or membership of an approved chartered institute, or a Diploma in Management Studies.

Ranked 1st for University Facilities in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024, the Loughborough campus offers world-class facilities for every aspect of university life, providing students with an unparalleled learning and social experience. Loughborough's incredible 523-acre single-site campus hosts our academic buildings, sports pitches, Students’ Union and halls of residence, along with many green spaces and areas for relaxation.

We are home to the country’s largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports. As a Loughborough student you can access everything from high-performance training venues to free recreational areas. Our facilities include an indoor athletics centre and track, a 3,000-capacity outdoor stadium, sports halls and all-weather pitches, a 50-metre swimming pool, squash, badminton and netball courts, an indoor tennis centre and outdoor courts, a cricket centre and state-of-the-art fitness centres.

Tuition fees

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to support students. Visit our dedicated webpages to learn more about your options for funding both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

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Employability

Loughborough Business School is committed to helping all our students graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to help them progress with purpose and excel in their chosen career. 

Our master's students can attend regular employer presentations, skills sessions and masterclasses throughout the year. Additionally, many of our postgraduate programmes now offer a 'consultancy project' module, which will provide you with real-world experience working with a company to address a current business challenge or opportunity. 

We offer all undergraduate students the chance to engage in a placement year, and our school-specific team works with hundreds of organisations worldwide to facilitate these opportunities. Around 50% of students who undertake a placement go on to be offered a graduate job with their placement employer. If you're passionate about the idea of building your own business, you can alternatively choose to spend a 'Year in Enterprise' and gain invaluable experience of entrepreneurship, with expert support from our school staff.

You'll enjoy access to our award-winning Careers Network throughout your time at Loughborough University and for up to five years after you graduate. They offer services including one-to-one careers advice, workshops on career planning, and advice on CVs and applications, as well as organising one of the largest university careers fairs in the UK.

Our commitment to supporting student career ambitions has seen Loughborough University recognised with numerous accolades, including:

  • Awarded 5* for employability in the International QS Stars Scheme 2023
  • Top 15 in the UK for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2025

Rankings & Ratings

Loughborough Business School is one of the top universities in Loughborough, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=54 in Full-time MBA Rankings - Europe 2026.

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