Oncampus Loughborough

ONCAMPUS is an educational pathway designed for international students who wish to study at a leading university but who don't yet meet the requirements for a direct application. The campus-based study centres provide students with the academic and English-language skills they need to progress to top universities, while immersing themselves in campus culture from day one. Students benefit from extensive support to help them reach their full potential and enjoy a seamless and assured progression to university.

Students at ONCAMPUS Loughborough will benefit from the fantastic student community atmosphere of the campus and the exciting opportunities provided by an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification upon completion of their course. Loughborough University is regularly ranked as one of the best universities in the UK by several major guides (Consistently ranked TOP 10 UK University by the Complete University Guide, 2017-2024), with excellent facilities and opportunities for its students.

International students are guided through the study programme over one, two or three semesters – depending on their level at entry - gaining essential skills in their chosen field and developing their English language skills. Upon completion, they are fully prepared to move on to a full degree at Loughborough University and move closer to achieving their career goals. Studying with ONCAMPUS at Loughborough opens the door to study at a top UK institution and an excellent future career.

The ONCAMPUS study centre is situated at the heart of the Loughborough campus, allowing students easy access to additional learning resources and the university's wider facilities, while the town of Loughborough is within easy reach, along with public transport links to the nearby cities of Leicester and Nottingham.

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.

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.

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.

Students on an ONCAMPUS foundation programme at Loughborough University will benefit from the contemporary learning spaces of the university, offering comfortable surroundings in which to learn and develop. Students will then be able to use Loughborough's outstanding campus facilities even further upon completion of their programme and successful enrolment on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, depending on their foundation course.

These facilities include the Pilkington Library, open 24/7 with an extensive collection of learning resources and ample study spaces, as well as an in-house PC clinic. There are also many course-specific facilities tailored to individual study programmes, such as the excellent STEMLab used by science and engineering students.

Loughborough University also has outstanding sporting facilities, including the only Elite Athlete Centre in the UK and several other athletics, gym, and swimming facilities alongside outdoor and indoor pitches for various sports.

The town of Loughborough has ample leisure facilities for students to enjoy and is only a short walk from the campus.

Accommodation options are available on the Loughborough campus for students.

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.

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.