ONCAMPUS Loughborough, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About ONCAMPUS Loughborough

ONCAMPUS Loughborough is located on the University of Loughborough’s East Midlands campus. ONCAMPUS prides itself on partnering with Loughborough University to offer high-quality university preparation programmes for international students. Upon successful completion of their foundation programme, students can progress to innovative and highly ranked programmes at Loughborough University.

Loughborough University offers several programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate level in a wide range of subjects, from creative arts to sport, and engineering to business. The university was ranked number one in the world for sports-related subjects by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 and has consistently found a place in the top 10 universities in the UK on the Complete University Guide League Tables rankings from 2017 to 2024.

Programmes at ONCAMPUS Loughborough are specifically designed for international students who do not meet the academic criteria for direct entry to Loughborough University. Students of ONCAMPUS Loughborough will also benefit from the university’s world-class facilities that cover every aspect of student life. Students are assigned personal tutors to ensure adequate academic support during their foundation programme.

With its location in the heart of the East Midlands, Loughborough is close to Birmingham, Nottingham, and Leicester. The town also benefits from excellent transport links, with its train station easily accessible from campus.

Graduate outcomes

Completion of any foundation programme with ONCAMPUS allows students to progress to one of the outstanding degree options at Loughborough University. Students can commence their undergraduate degree once they’ve successfully completed the foundation programme and begin the next steps towards a future career.

Students will be fully prepared to move to full undergraduate or postgraduate study upon completion of their programme. They will have reached the required level of English language skill, if they were not already there, and they will understand the requirements and expectations of learning at a leading university.

Students will then benefit from the excellent graduate prospects of Loughborough University, one of the most respected in the UK, with its own excellent careers service team to help guide students on the rest of their academic journey. There are also careers fairs and networking events offered to students, along with placement opportunities alongside study programmes.

What's new

ONCAMPUS Loughborough, part of a global network of ONCAMPUS centres offered by Cambridge Education Group, is the group’s latest study centre, having launched in 2023 to welcome students from 45 countries.

The new centre is a refurbished facility that is well-positioned to cater to the needs of its students, offering a contemporary learning environment with accommodation and other essential student facilities all close at hand.

Following the successful first intake, the centre is now ready to welcome the next cohort of students who are not currently able to be directly accepted into a university degree, but who are excited and eager to develop their skills on a specialist foundation programme that will prepare them for the challenges ahead.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Living costs

13,07,474 Living costs Source: Top Universities

8,75,354 To live on campus Source: Top Universities

Scholarships & funding

The cost of a foundation programme at Loughborough University through ONCAMPUS depends on your chosen route and preferred intake.

As a guide, students should expect to pay between GBP 23,370 and GBP 29,290 in tuition for a programme in Business, Economics, Finance and Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences, and Art & Design if studying over two semesters. Courses in Engineering & Physical Sciences cost slightly more, between GBP 27,180 and GBP 33,100. These fees are subject to change and don’t include the GBP 450 registration fee and other fees.

Students on a foundation programme through ONCAMPUS won’t be eligible for the university’s scholarship awards, but there may be some scholarships and bursaries available to students should they progress on to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the same university.

As part of their application, students will need to demonstrate proof of funding. Students may be able to find part-time work to fit around their studies once settled at the campus, to boost their finances.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

The foundation programmes are designed for students who have completed a secondary school education in their home country. There are academic requirements for applying for a foundation programme at ONCAMPUS Loughborough, but these vary by country of study. Students are advised to check the requirements on the ONCAMPUS website to determine what they must achieve to apply.

Students must also be able to speak and understand English. For acceptance onto a two-semester programme, students must have an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent, with no individual element below 5.0. The Pre-Master’s Programme requires a higher IELTS score of 5.5. Students who don’t meet these scores will be asked to choose a three-semester programme, which includes an initial semester of English study.

Students must have a passport and a valid visa for study in the UK (upon acceptance of an offer from ONCAMPUS). They will need proof of payment, or a letter showing sponsorship, and all original academic documents, including IELTS test scores and high school certificates.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

Students will benefit from excellent facilities and supportive teaching staff during their foundation programme. Courses are designed for students who are not quite ready for direct application to university, and so they are structured in a way that is supportive and helps to bring students to the necessary level for progression to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

Teaching staff are adept at teaching complex subject matter in a way that is easy to understand, especially for those students who are also improving their English language comprehension alongside their studies.

All the degree options will include three academic subject modules, as well as English. English tuition is integrated into the academic subject teaching but is also provided as a separate module for students who need extra support. Students will be expected to do some of their own study around classroom hours, but help will be given to students to understand the requirements and help them adapt to UK university life and their next steps on a progression degree.

Department structure

Students can choose from five different academic pathways for their foundation programme. A sixth option is the Pre-Master’s Programme, which covers broad subjects and is designed for students who are looking to move directly onto a postgraduate qualification upon completion. The five foundation pathways and their academic modules are as follows:

Business, Economics, Finance and Management

Economics and Finance
Advanced Mathematics for Business and Finance or Business Behaviours
Skills for Business

Engineering & Physical Sciences

Pure Mathematics
Physics or Chemistry
Skills for Science

Humanities & Social Sciences

Globalisation and International Relations
Human Interactions
Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences

Life Sciences

Biology for Life Sciences
Chemistry for Life Sciences
Skills for Life Sciences

Art & Design

Art Practice and Creative Design (double weighted module)

Contextual Studies

Modules are subject to availability and may vary for each course, while ensuring students are always assigned relevant modules for their chosen pathway.