Loughborough University: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Loughborough University. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Loughborough University enrolled 3,495 international students in 2024/25, making up 18.4% of the student body (down 20.4% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 2,945 | 15,590 | 18.9% |
| 2015/16 | 3,490 | 16,950 | 20.6% |
| 2016/17 | 3,580 | 17,130 | 20.9% |
| 2017/18 | 3,830 | 17,315 | 22.1% |
| 2018/19 | 4,145 | 18,025 | 23% |
| 2019/20 | 4,390 | 18,295 | 24% |
| 2020/21 | 3,925 | 18,335 | 21.4% |
| 2021/22 | 3,805 | 18,760 | 20.3% |
| 2022/23 | 4,295 | 19,435 | 22.1% |
| 2023/24 | 3,625 | 18,825 | 19.3% |
| 2024/25 | 3,495 | 18,955 | 18.4% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| China | 865 | +2% |
| India | 460 | +360% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 160 | +14% |
| United Arab Emirates | 130 | +160% |
| Nigeria | 120 | -25% |
| Malaysia | 100 | +0% |
Want to know what Loughborough University graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Loughborough University.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Loughborough University have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Loughborough University enrolled 3,495 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Loughborough University's students are international?
International students made up 18.4% of the student body at Loughborough University in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Loughborough University growing?
International enrolment at Loughborough University has fallen by 20.4% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Loughborough University's international students come from?
China is the largest source country for international students at Loughborough University, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Loughborough University work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Loughborough University, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.