Erasmus, International Exchange and Study Abroad
Application procedure for INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
1. How to apply
2. Module choice
3. Completing an application form and Learning Agreement
4. Accommodation
5. Pre-sessional English language courses
6. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and Transcript of Records
7. Term Dates, Welcome and Induction Programme
8. Exchange Handbook
9. Contact the Exchanges Office
How to Apply (incoming exchange students)
Check that your University has an Erasmus / international exchange agreement with Loughborough University and the subject you are studying is covered by an agreement. It is very important that you only apply to Loughborough University if your subject is covered by an agreement. To view which departments at Loughborough University have links with your home university click here. Contact your home Erasmus (or Study Abroad) Coordinator who will be able to offer you advice on which university to study at and agree a course of study with them.
If your University does not have an agreement with Loughborough please contact your home Erasmus (or Study Abroad) Coordinator. The University is unable to deal with requests from students to set up new agreements.
The Exchange Student Guide can be found below. This guide provides detailed information about how to apply for an exchange to Loughborough University.
Module choice
Exchange students should normally choose modules from the department with which their home institution has a bilateral agreement. Please make sure you seek guidance on available modules from your prospective department. For clarification of the modules available to you, please contact the relevant Departmental Exchange Coordinator at Loughborough University.
Registration on 'open access' modules for other departments may exceptionally be permitted, subject to the agreement of the relevant departmental exchange co-ordinator and the department providing the module involved. Module information can be accessed via http://cisinfo.lboro.ac.uk/epublic/wp5015.main
Completing an Application Form and Learning Agreement
Download and complete ONE of the two following forms:
- Erasmus application form and Learning Agreement (European students)
- International Exchange Student application form and Learning Agreement (International students)
Complete the form, and ensure it is signed by the Erasmus (or Study Abroad) Coordinator in your University.
ERASMUS Applications
Send the completed forms to the appropriate Departmental Exchange Coordinator at Loughborough University
If your application is successful, the form will be sent to the University’s central administration for processing. Your details will be entered onto the student database and a letter confirming your place at Loughborough University and registration documents will be sent to you. You will automatically receive information on ‘how to apply for your accommodation’ by email from the Student Accommodation Centre.
International exchange applications
Send the completed form to the Institutional Exchange Co-ordinator. The application will be forwarded to the department for approval.
Accommodation
Please see the Student Accommodation Centre for further details.
Pre-sessional English Language
The Student Support Centre at Loughborough University runs a number of pre-sessional courses before the start of each academic year. You may find it useful to attend one of these courses before starting your formal programme.
European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and Transcript of Records
Please note that this section is relevant to European (Erasmus) students.
ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units to describe the student workload required to complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a full year of academic study:
- 60 credits represent one year of study
- 30 credits are normally given for six months (one semester)
- Loughborough University's modular scheme divides an academic year's work for an undergraduate student into 120 credit units. Loughborough University has adopted ECTS principles for all its exchange activities. Requests for further information should be sent to the appropriate Departmental Exchange Coordinator.
Transcript of Records:
Students are asked to include a transcript of records as part of their initial application to Loughborough University. At the end of the exchange study period at Loughborough University, a transcript is available to students from their department of study before, or soon after, they return to their home university. The transcript includes an explanation of how credits and grades can be transferred.
Term dates and Welcome & Induction programmes
Loughborough University term dates.
Departments will normally give their own induction and welcome to students but you are also invited to the Academic Registry’s welcome events on:
Monday 3rd October 2011: Undergraduate Students
Time and venue to be confirmed.
Tuesday 4th October 2011: Postgraduate Students
Time and venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday 15th February 2012: All Second Semester Students
Time and venue to be confirmed
Student Exchange Handbook
The Student Exchange Handbook 2012 (PDF) provides more information on studying in Loughborough on an exchange progamme and is currently being updated and re-formatted. Please refer to the International Student Pre-departure guide which can be downloaded at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/offerholders/guide/pdf/PredepartureGuide.pdf
Contact the Exchanges Office
Sam Marshall
Institutional Exchange Coordinator
Programme Quality and Teaching Partnerships Office
Academic Registry, Rutland Building, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU
Tel: (44) 1509 222237
Email: S.J.Marshall@lboro.ac.uk
General enquiries should be directed to:
Trish Swift
Administrative Assistant
Programme Quality and Teaching Partnerships Office
Academic Registry, Rutland Building, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU
Tel: (44) 1509 222475
Email: P.J.Swift@lboro.ac.uk
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