USA Student Athletes

Approaching the end of your NCAA/NAIA career? Loughborough University welcomes student-athletes to continue competing in a world class sporting environment whilst gaining a Master’s degree – which takes just one year to complete in the UK!

Four-year eligibility rules do not apply in the UK, meaning you can continue competing even if you’ve exhausted your options in the USA.

Why choose postgraduate study at Loughborough?

We are incredibly proud of our hard-earned sporting and academic reputation at Loughborough University. Not only are we British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Champions for 40 years running, but Loughborough University is also ranked in the top 10 in each of the most recent national league tables, cementing our status as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions.

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Applying for a Master's degree

Looking for information on how to apply for a master’s degree? You’re in the right place! Take a look at the following information and our various helpful hints and links to guide your application.
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Find out more

Want to learn more about studying at Loughborough University? Our USA representatives and current student-athletes are on hand to help. Simply fill out this form and one of our friendly team will be in touch.
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Student Feedback and Profiles

Have a look below at some of our graduate feedback and current student profiles to get some peer perspectives on life at Loughborough and how they found the application process. If we haven't already helped you in wanting to apply, hopefully their experiences will!

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Molly

MSc User Experience Design Student

I chose Loughborough because it provided a unique opportunity to pursue a Masters in a program that matched my specific design interests, while living and studying abroad.
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Ashley

Loughborough Graduate 2019 - Basketball

It’s amazing to be able to pick up and go anywhere for the weekend. Don’t miss out on an experience you will never forget.

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Lauren

MSc Marketing

I chose Loughborough because I believe pursuing a masters overseas extends beyond education to encompass a capacity for empathy and perspective.
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Trisha

MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health Graduate - Football

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Justen

MSc Sport Management Graduate - Football

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Carly

MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health Graduate - Football