UCCS Exchange: Loughborough University

**Please note: this exchange is available to students studying Sports Management, Health Sciences, Biology, Sociology, and Psychology ONLY.**

Loughborough University is a public research university located in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It has been a university since 1966, but the institution dates back to 1909, when the then Loughborough Technical Institute began with a focus on skills and knowledge, which would be directly applicable in the wider world. Loughborough ranks particularly highly for engineering and technology and is noted for its sports-related courses and achievements. In 2013, the university won its seventh Queen's Anniversary Prize, awarded in recognition of its impact through research and skills development in High Value Manufacturing to create economic growth.

Interested in going on this program? Visit our Steps to Study Abroad website for more information: https://www.uccs.edu/educationabroad/get-started/steps-to-study-abroad 

Have any further questions about this program? Take a look at our FAQ or contact us at international@uccs.edu.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester	Early October to Mid-Decemeber
Spring Semester	Early January to Mid-March

Exact start and end dates will vary year to year. Please reference the dates and deadlines link above to see exact dates.

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Accommodation

 Loughborough University allocates a limited number of rooms specifically for students that are studying abroad there. While Loughborough cannot guarantee a spot in the residence hall, they do guarantee to help students secure University approved accommodations. There are a number of difference residence halls that offer catered or non-catered options, with prices starting out from $150/week to $250/week. To learn more about the different types of residence halls offered at Loughborough, you can visit their website at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/accommodation/halls/.

If you are going to Loughborough in September for one Semester you will be able to apply online for accommodation in June, once your place in confirmed. Please note that any applications received after 1 August will only be considered subject to availability. 

Those going for semester two in February will be able to apply from November. Please check their announcement page at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/accommodation/announcements/ closer to those months for specific deadlines.

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Insurance

Every student going abroad through UCCS is required to obtain or show proof of a comprehensive international health insurance plan that includes emergency evacuation and repatriation. UCCS recommends a minimum coverage amount of $200,000.00. Please visit our insurance page for more information and to see the UCCS recommended international health insurance provider. Rates will vary depending on the student and the duration of stay.

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Immigration and Visas

A visa is a document (usually in form of a stamp in your passport) that gives you permission to travel into a specific country and stay there for a determined period of time.Students are required to either obtain a Short-Term Study Visa or Tier 4 (General) Student Visa depending on the length of time that the student is studying at Loughborough University. You can learn more about both types of visas, as well as how to apply, by visiting gov.uk's student visa website here: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas

As part of your visa application, you will require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). You will be sent your CAS when you have completed your application process, submitted your academic documents and your English language qualification and your place at Loughborough has been confirmed. Your CAS will contain a unique CAS number, which you will use to apply for your Tier 4 visa, and will indicate what supporting documents you need to submit as part of your visa application. You must apply for your visa using the CAS number provided by Loughborough, as this will ensure that you have the correct sponsor number on your visa.

For students that have been accepted to Loughborough University on the exchange, Loughborough's Student Advice and Support center is authorised to give visa and immigration advice, therefore it is recommended that they directly contact the center for questions at advice@lboro.ac.uk. The Global Engagement Office does not process or issue visas. We are here to advise and assist you with the process, but obtaining a visa is ultimately your responsibility.

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Health and Safety

Health and safety are paramount to a successful experience studying abroad. We encourage students to research health and safety considerations of the destination in which they wish to go. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control  (CDC) provide up to date and comprehensive information about health and safety abroad. Please visit the following links to find more information:
U.S. Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html
Centers for Disease Control: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/

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Costs and Tuition

UCCS students that have been accepted to study at Loughborough as an exchange student will pay tuition and fees to UCCS for the appropriate number of credits (12-15) at their normal UCCS tuition rate. Students should expect to pay the following costs in country and out-of-pocket; airfare, housing, meals, books and supplies. 

Financial Aid

Students are eligible to receive financial aid for this program as long as they maintain full-time status while abroad. Before departure students will need to receive pre-approval on all course work that they intend to take via their academic advisor or a faculty member through a study away form that can be obtained in the Global Engagement Office. Financial aid will not be released early for education abroad purposes. For specific questions regarding financial aid, students should contact the UCCS financial aid office directly.

Scholarships

Students are eligible to continue to receive most scholarships and grants that they would receive normally during the semester as long as there are not stipulations that students need to be on-campus. Students should confirm this with their appropriate contact for the scholarship. Students wishing to apply for scholarships for study abroad should visit our scholarship website.

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Loughborough, United Kingdom

Loughborough is in the borough of Charnwood, in the county of Leicestershire, a busy market town with a vibrant history. It is the largest town in the county and has a population of over 55,000.

The town provides the student essentials, with plenty of open space, gardens, shopping and entertainment. The location is also ideal for exploring the cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, as well as being close to a variety of tourist attractions such as the Peak District, Sherwood Forest and the National Space Centre.

The town is close to some fantastic countryside. Charnwood gets its name from the rocky Charnwood Forest to the west, which was recently replanted to create the heart of the National Forest. It contains some of the oldest rocks and fossils in Britain.

In the centre of the area is the broad flat plain of the River Soar, and to the east are the rounded rolling hills of the Leicestershire Wolds - with some of England's loveliest and most unspoilt villages.

Close by is Bradgate Park (dating from at least 1240) with roaming herds of red and fallow deer. The Park will be forever associated with England's 'Queen for Nine Days', the Lady Jane Grey, who lost her crown and her head to Mary Tudor, eldest daughter of Henry VIII.