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Loughborough · QS World #203
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Loughborough
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Loughborough University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Loughborough University at a glance
Arden University and Loughborough University both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Management, Business & Management (General) and Psychology (General). Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
Loughborough University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Loughborough
90 countries · 18.4% international
- 🇨🇳China24.7%
- 🇮🇳India13.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
Subjects
13 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arden University
Loughborough University
Management
3 coursesFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £26,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Psychology (General)
Economics
Sociology & Criminology
Accounting
Law
Marketing
Public Health & Epidemiology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Human Resource Management
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Loughborough University
- £29,750
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Loughborough University
- £29,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArden University
View all scholarships →Loughborough University
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver's Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Commonwealth Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Impact Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Inspiring Success Scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jul 2026
FAQ
Arden University vs Loughborough University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Loughborough University?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Management, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management and 1 more.
Does Arden University or Loughborough University offer more courses?
Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Loughborough University?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that Loughborough University does not, including Information Systems & Data Science.
What can you study at Loughborough University but not at Arden University?
Loughborough University teaches 50 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Computer Science, Physics, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 42 more.
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