Loughborough University

International office
Address	Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
Contact details	Julie Hibbert, Institutional Exchange Co-ordinator Tel: +44 (0)1509 222237 Lindsay Hendricks, Administrative Officer Tel: +44 (0)1509 222241 Jelena Dickens, Administrative Assistant Tel: +44 (0)1509 222475 Ricardina Henriques, Administrative Assistant Tel: +44 (0)1509 222299 All email enquiries should be sent to Exchanges@lboro.ac.uk.
Website	http://www.lboro.ac.uk/ https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/overseas-exchange/

Academic Information
Semester dates for academic year 2022/23	Semester 1: 3 October 2022 - 3 February 2023 Semester 2: 6 February - 21 June 2023
Term dates for academic year 2022/23	Autumn Term: 3 October 2021 - 16 December 2022 Spring Term: 9 January - 24 March 2023 Summer Term: 24 April - 21 June 2023
Induction dates:	For Semester 1 and Full Year exchange students, there will be an induction and welcome event in the week commencing 3 October 2022. For Semester 2 exchange students, there will be an induction and welcome event in the week commencing 6 February 2023. Information about induction and welcome events will be sent directly to exchange students. It is also recommended that they have a look at the following information: Induction \| Welcome to Loughborough \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Assessment dates:	Modules are examined at the end of the semester in which they are taught. These are usually scheduled in Weeks 13 - 15 of each semester. Examinations are not scheduled on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

APPLYING TO LOUGHBOROUGH
Application deadline	For admission in Semester 1: 15 June 2022. For admission in Semester 2: 15 November 2022.
Application information available online:	In accordance with the guidelines, complete and submit the Loughborough University Incoming Application Form and a Learning Agreement, both of which can be found at: How to apply \| International Exchange Programmes \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Materials to submit with application	Photocopy of passport personal details page Certified and official transcript from home institution. Learning agreement. If you are coming to study in the UK for more than six months and applying for a Student visa, you will also need to submit certified evidence that your English language competency meets the University’s requirements. Further details can be found in the section on language requirements.
Courses available to exchange students	Please refer to the Module Catalogue which can be found at: Modules and credits \| International Exchange Programmes \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Minimum number of credits required	Students are expected to participate in full credit-bearing modules totalling 60 credits per semester (ie 30 ECTS credits per semester). Please note, however, that requirements may vary according to the chosen subject area.
Language of tuition	English
Language requirements	If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, it is advised that your proficiency in English language should be at least at the level of CEFR Level B2 (independent user). If you are a non-EU/non-EEA/non-Swiss national requiring a Student visa to study in the UK, you will need to provide certified evidence that your English language competency meets the University’s requirements. For an approved list of English language qualifications, see: English language requirements \| International \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Intensive language courses	The Academic Language Support Service offers a range of support to students, including academic writing, study skills and pre-sessional courses for international students, who have not yet reached the required level of English for their chosen degree programme. For further information about intensive language courses, see: Pre-sessional Programmes \| Academic Language Support Service \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Are exchange students allowed to work in the UK?	Short-term study visitors are not allowed to work in the UK, but most international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), who are studying in the UK on courses of more than six months, are allowed to work. You are, however, advised to check the terms of your visa. Further information can be found on the UK Council for International Student Affairs website (see http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/).
Visa and entry requirements	It is recommended that exchange students: Check carefully for any visa requirements in accordance with the UK Government website: Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Ensure that they meet the requirements for entering the UK: Entering the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

ARRIVING IN LOUGHBOROUGH
Major arrival airports	East Midlands Airport Birmingham Airport London Heathrow Airport London Gatwick Airport London Luton Airport
Closest airport to Loughborough	East Midlands Airport (approximately seven miles)
Does the University offer a free airport pick-up service	Yes, but only from Terminal 2 at London Heathrow Airport at the start of the academic year. This service is not available to Semester 2 exchange students. For further information, see: Heathrow Coach Service \| International \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Travelling from the airport	There are a number of ways to get to Loughborough from each airport with widely varying times and costs. It is, however, recommended that you look at the options for travelling either by coach or rail. Further details can be found in the Exchange Student Handbook: Before you arrive \| International Exchange Programmes \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)

ACCOMMODATION
General information about accommodation for exchange students	All applications for accommodation in the University Halls of Residence are submitted online. Once your application to study has been approved, you will receive an email from the Student Accommodation Centre explaining how to apply for your accommodation. Please note that on-campus accommodation is extremely limited. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum capacity has been reached. This means that there is no guarantee that incoming exchange students will be allocated rooms in Halls of Residence, therefore they must be prepared to live off-campus if required. Further information about accommodation can be found at: Accommodation \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Accommodation application deadline	For Semester 1 and Full Year exchanges commencing in October 2022, rooms can be reserved online from early June to end July 2022. From end July 2022, the Room Reservation option will close, but the Room Preferencing option will remain open. For Semester 2 exchanges commencing in February 2023, applications for accommodation can be made from November 2022 onwards. Accommodation offers will be sent out by email in December 2022/January 2023.
Is accommodation available for disabled students?	For specific accommodation requirements, see: Specific requirements \| Accommodation \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)
Cost of living	Loughborough is not an expensive town to live in by UK standards, but students must consider the cost of accommodation, food, study materials, local travel and other general living expenses. It is estimated that, when students budget for the duration of their studies, they should allow approximately £850 - £1,100 month, but personal expenditure will vary from student to student.

TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
Travel insurance	You are advised to take out adequate travel insurance to cover your journey, including cover for medical expenses and personal possessions.
Healthcare	EU, EEA and Swiss nationals coming to study in the UK for less than six months are not eligible for free healthcare under the NHS and will have to pay the full cost of medical treatment. However, if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss national with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), you will be exempt from some medical costs, therefore it is important that you apply for an EHIC in your own country and bring it with you. EU, EEA and Swiss nationals coming to study in the UK for more than six months must apply for a Student visa. As part of the visa application process, you will have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, which is based on the maximum length of visa that could be granted, i.e. for each year and each part year between 6-12 months. For further information, see: https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application International students (i.e. non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals) coming to study in the UK for less than six months as a Visitor cannot receive treatment on the National Health Service (unless it is an emergency). International students (i.e. non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals) coming to study in the UK for more than six months must apply for a Student visa. As part of the visa application process, you will have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, which is based on the maximum length of visa that could be granted, i.e. for each year and each part year between 6-12 months. For further information, see: https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application IMPORTANT: It is recommended that ALL exchange students take out their own personal travel insurance, which includes medical cover, for the duration of their stay in the UK
Are health facilities available at the University?	The University’s Medical Centre is located centrally on campus, but you can only register as a patient if you are studying in the UK for a full academic year. If you are studying at Loughborough for one semester only and you become unwell, it is recommended that you seek the advice of the University’s pharmacist, who has premises located outside the Students’ Union. If the pharmacist assesses your symptoms as urgent and/or requiring immediate treatment, you should be able to book an emergency appointment at the Medical Centre. Alternatively, you could visit the NHS Urgent Care Centre in Loughborough Hospital which is situated very close to the University campus.
Support for students with disabilities	Students with physical, mental or long-term health conditions are encouraged to disclose them on the incoming application form so that any requisite assistance and support can be put in place. For details of the support offered to disabled students, see: Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity \| Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity \| Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk)