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    Loughborough University, England

    Master in Low Energy Building Services Engineering

    Loughborough, United Kingdom1.5 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee
    • Applications currently open

    Introduction

    Loughborough University presents a learner-focused environment with extensive academic and campus resources tailored to international students. The institution highlights modern campus facilities, strong research and teaching support, and a wide-ranging library collection that supports coursework and independent study. Students benefit from well-equipped laboratories, collaborative study spaces and a library designed to meet the demands of diverse academic programs.

    The university promotes a vibrant campus life through many clubs, societies and sports opportunities, encouraging students to balance academic work with extracurricular engagement. Student organizations cover arts, entrepreneurship, sports and cultural exchange, providing platforms for leadership, networking and social integration. On-campus catering, leisure facilities and landscaped areas create a welcoming atmosphere for study and relaxation.

    International opportunities and partnerships enhance global mobility and employability, with pathways for study abroad, industry links and internship experiences that connect students with multinational employers. Teaching is delivered in modern facilities across multiple campuses, and student services support orientation, accommodation and academic success. Overall, this university aims to combine strong academic provision with an active campus community to prepare graduates for global careers.

    About the Program

    The Master in Low Energy Building Services Engineering at Loughborough University is a one-year program for students who want to specialize in energy-efficient building design. This Master's degree in Engineering is taught in English and based in the United Kingdom. It helps students develop skills to create sustainable buildings.

    The curriculum covers subjects like Wellbeing and Indoor Environment, Building Thermal Loads and Systems, and Thermal Modelling and 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM). Students also learn about Building Energy Supply Systems and District Energy Networks, and can choose optional modules like Control and Commissioning for Low Energy Buildings or Low Energy Building Design.

    Graduates can pursue careers as Low Energy Building Designers, Building Services Engineers, Sustainability Engineers, or Energy Managers. They can work in industries like construction, architecture, or engineering, and for employers such as engineering firms or government agencies.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 6.5-7.5. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    79–93
    PTE Academic
    58–64
    CEFR level
    B2
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