MSc Advanced Physics
at Loughborough University, Leicester

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MSc Advanced Physics
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Loughborough University
Overview

Loughborough University is one of the finest universities in UK. Loughborough University provides MSc Advanced Physics at PG level. The duration of this course is 1 year. This course attracts students from all over the world. To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the Loughborough University include standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The first year tuition fees Loughborough University for MSc Advanced Physics is Pound 30,900 (INR 3,995,370). Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at Loughborough University is Pound 6,443 (INR 833,080).

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹39.11 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc Advanced Physics

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MSc Advanced Physics
at
Loughborough University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a MSc Advanced Physics from Loughborough University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in UK such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The overall estimated cost of living students can expect to incur is around Pound 6,443 (INR 833,080). The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Loughborough University over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for MSc Advanced Physics is around Pound 30,900 (INR 3,995,370). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the MSc Advanced Physics from Loughborough University, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 39,11,230

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 8,15,536
Insurance	INR 98,224

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.577034 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 31ˢᵗ July 2026

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MSc Advanced Physics
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Loughborough University
Curriculum

International students can access detailed course information by clicking the green button below for the Loughborough University MSc Advanced Physics program. The course PDF includes details on subjects covered, available electives, other course content, and a semester-wise breakdown of the curriculum.

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MSc Advanced Physics
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Loughborough University
Entry Requirements

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A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in physics, science or engineering, or appropriate professional experience.

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60% if passed from lower ranking Indian University
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PTE

Marks - 67/90
with not less than 63 in each sub-test

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
With not less than 6.0 in the individual Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests

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Marks - 120/160
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Applicant must have 75% marks from ISCE, CBSE Boards and West Bengal Board and 80% marks from Maharashtra Board and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

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MSc Advanced Physics
at
Loughborough University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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University require an academic reference to support application and this should come from applicant's current or most recent place of study (if have already graduated). If it is impossible to obtain an academic reference, a reference from employer may suffice but please contact us to check if this will be acceptable.

Step two

Additional documents required

Official transcripts from secondary school and from any post-secondary school attended
Personal statement : Any relevant skills and experience you have (through studying or work), and your future career aspirations and how this programme will support applicants in achieving
Certified copy of Passport
English Language Proficiency Scores

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Oct): 25th Aug

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MSc Advanced Physics
at
Loughborough University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#8	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2027
#9	University The Guardian, 2027
#326	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027

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Loughborough University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

72% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Sporty

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.2

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration2.9

Anonymous

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.8

Lboro: Worth it if you're prepared

Tips: Lboro has a strong campus culture—sports, societies, and networking are central. The cultural shift is real but manageable; British social norms take time to read. I had an excellence scholarship from the university of 20%, and that was taken off the fee. Overall an excellent experience with the university and the course, though the job market post-study is harder than expected.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Look, the job market right now is brutal, and relying just on your piece of paper isn't going to get you anywhere. Unless you're actively hustling, meeting people in the industry, and building actual practical skills on the side, you might struggle to see a real payoff. If you can handle the financial stress and actually put in the work to stand out, there are definitely jobs out there. Just go into this with your eyes open.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 850

Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 41400

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026Read more

Barath Kuber Verified Icon

MSc in Automotive Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.3

A place where different cultures feel one with endless opportunities if you have a defined path.

Tips: It was totally a different experience. Since I came on the September intake, everything started with reduced daylight and could weather, which we were never used to before. Second, the food, which you have to cook on your own to taste all your home country's styles. Third, you will have classes only 3 to 4 days a week and only 2 to 4 hours a day which means you have to study more on your own. Regarding scholarship, I got 20% education on total fees, and it is applicable to everyone who is applying to my university, with the condition that you do not have any other scholarship in place. I am very much satisfied with my university, as it gave me a whole new exposure to the cultural richness, friendly staff and environment, and the importance they give to sports. The modules that I had in my course are finely crafted to current market trends, and the exposure to MIRA was one of the biggest highlights.

Dislikes (Indian Food): I rated Indian food low mostly because the price of eating out in restaurants around Loughborough is just way too high for a student budget, so I ended up cooking almost all my meals myself. When you actually break down the costs, eating out makes zero financial sense. Like, you can literally go to the local shops, buy a tub of Dosa batter for maybe £2.50, and easily make 10 to 12 dosas right in your student accommodation. Meanwhile, if you go to an actual Indian restaurant here, you're paying a minimum of £4.50—if not way more—for just a single Dosa. Honestly, the food outside is decent, but it's an occasional luxury rather than an everyday thing because those prices will absolutely drain your bank account if you aren't careful.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 700

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026Read more

Rohan Pereira Verified Icon

MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development - Batch of 2025

4.3

My recommendations for studying at Loughborough University - and having an experience of a lifetime!

Tips: Before you even drop down here, make sure to check out what Loughborough has going on with their facilities, clubs, and random programs. The uni runs a bunch of pre-arrival virtual meetups with the staff and current students, and you should 100% skip the hesitation and jump on those calls to get a feel for the place. I actually managed to do my master's here through a fully funded Chevening Scholarship. If you’ve already been working in your industry for a few years, you seriously need to check out the criteria for Chevening or any other funding options and just go for it. Getting that financial weight off your shoulders means you can completely throw yourself into the classes and the social life here—which is honestly an unforgettable experience.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The lecturers here are absolute experts when it comes to sports management, development, and the political side of it all. They make classes super interactive, which actually helps you take in the information without getting overwhelmed since they use a ton of real examples. Plus, a lot of them are actively running massive research projects in their fields. Because of that, everything they teach is backed by actual data and real-world practice, not just boring textbook theories.

Dislikes (Indian Food): The options for Indian food (restaurants and groceries) in the town and on campus are limited. Also, they do serve Indian food in the university cafeteria on certain days of the week. However, Leicester is 20 minutes away, which has plenty of Indian food options.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 29 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Sport Management - Batch of 2025

4.5

MSc. Sport Management review

Tips: Just keep immigration policies and changes to them in mind, as people usually think they can get immediate experience after uni. Unless you are prepared to deal with the struggles, in which case you should be okay. Heavy reliance on coursework: there are only a few exams for master's students, depending on your course, so it's not overly stressful.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 26 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

Accounting and Financial ManagementBSc (Hons) - Batch of 2028

4.2

Undergraduate Indian Students at Loughborough

Tips: Didn't face any culture shock when I shifted, but I think it's because I'm just like that. There is a huge Indian community here; they are really sweet and have amazing events and are really sweet and accommodating. Every year many students from India do come here, so you wouldn't be alone.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The teachers are nice. They are extremely helpful and polite. Obviously this is university, and you don't actually have much conversation with them, but still they support you with different things. I haven't seen much racism here from the faculty. The careers network is also useful.

Dislikes (Part time work): Off-campus opportunities are less, especially if you are trying in Loughborough. But if you look at Leicester and are willing to travel there, it's fine then. Leicester is a town nearby; you can go by bus, which is not that expensive, but it depends on the person if they are willing to travel. I recommend getting a bank contact where you have the flexibility to go when you want. They call you and inform you of availability.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes19 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 26600

Reviewed on 23 May 2026Read more

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MSc Advanced Physics
at
Loughborough University
Highlights

Loughborough University's Department of Physics offers 1 year fulltime postgraduate degree program MSc Advanced Physics which provides students with an opportunity to study and perform a research project under the supervision of recognized experts in fields of condensed matter physics and astrophysics, and to acquire specialist knowledge of one or a few topics at the cutting edge of contemporary physics.
The aim of the course is to equip students with key skills they need for employment in industry, public service or academic research. This course contains a combination of directed research work, development of research skills and taught material.