Founded in 1966, Loughborough University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Loughborough (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East Midlands. This institution also has a branch campus in London. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Loughborough University is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. Loughborough University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Loughborough University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.