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5.04.43.42314 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s not student budget friendly. Societies, sports, food, and the union itself has becoming more expensive each year. If there’s so much successful alumni and connections then why is there little help to ensure affordable facilities? The wellbeing team are good at what they do.
Loughborough University is such a great place to study as it offers a wide variety of study places that all come equipped with computers (often MacBooks) and most spaces have access to a cafe or are placed near eateries. For example, if you're looking for a slightly louder study environment then the Student Union is perfect as there are plenty of tables and benches for group work and it houses a Subway and BomBom. If you're looking for a silent space then the Library has 2 silent floors and is open till 2am every day and turns 24 hours during exam season. The library also has it' own cafe and plenty of vending machines and it is extremely easy to find books thanks to the online library catalogue. All the study spaces at Loughborough are completely free and accessible for every student on campus. The only thing that could possibly be improved is listing somewhere on the university website all the available spaces and their opening/closing times as buildings such as James France or Way Top are often somewhat of hidden gems to new students.
Great campus and facilities, the town could be better but it is close to larger towns/cities.
I find Loughborough to be a great place to study mainly due to the access to great facilities, easy to navigate learn page, and the fact that all my lecturers are willing and open to help with topics that i struggle with.
Great sports facilities and access to study space. The university itself in general is great however the town and student life outside of the campus itself is sub par. The high volume of students who are pushed to go out on placement is a great feature of the uni.
18-24 years
Student experience is fab. Would totally recommend to anyone who's considering coming here.
I love it
lots of different areas to study, some busy and other quieter
Really good student support. Every member of staff I've worked with were lovely, easy to approach and will be happy to help and find time to support if needed. Student feedback is taken seriously and acted on.
I think the university support in chemistry is incredible. Everyone is super kind and supportive. The location has easy connections to birmingham however there is not much in Loughborough itself. The uni is spacious and green
The campus is modern, close and beautiful to walk through, the location is ideal for the town centre and the shuttles are so helpful
The best part of the campus experience is the hall culture, i also thoroughly enjoy the wide range of competitive sport on offer at the university. The worst aspects is the level of control by student life, wardens and the university in general. It doesn't feel much like i have left school and therefore preparing myself, learning good skills that i can take into life after uni.
18-24 years
the facilities are overall really good and there support once i reached out for help with mental health was quick and useful. the location isn't great if you like living in a city but the campus is nice.
Loughborough is quiet with generally friendly living costs, making it an ideal place for peaceful study.
One of the best aspects of studying at Loughborough University is the support students receive with their academic and professional life. One thing which could be improved is the WiFi, which doesn't always work in all buildings.
The university has amazing sports facilities with a beautiful campus
It’s an amazing university. The campus is big and beautiful. The facilities are amazing especially the sports of course. There are many places to study and there are many support services available for students’ studies. There isn’t much fault but there is one; the food in catered halls can be a bit poor. Also, the wifi can be poor too but I guess that’s because there are thousands of students on campus
really love the environment at the campus, love the course and the people here. However sometimes it annoying as the walls a too thin that I could hear people singing outside, eventhough the windows closed and especially at midnight. It's hard for me to fall asleep and then I finally go to deep sleep and then suddenly I hear people singing or like talking outside and that juts instantly wakes me up and harder for me to fall asleep again
4.5
I absolutely love the location of the university and the overall vibe on campus - it's genuinely a great place to be. The lecturers are amazing, and I really appreciate how secure the campus feels, so kudos to the uni for that. However, the facilities could use some improvement. For the amount we pay for accommodation, the quality doesn't match up - more modern upgrades and regular cleaning would really make it feel worth the price. Better catering food options too. The Student' Union (SU) could also step up a bit. It'd be great to have more stores like Co-op and food spots open after 12am, especially on weekends, and a few extra cafes wouldn't hurt either. It'd make late-night studying or socialising a lot earlier. Also why not make better use of the underutilised campus spaces? Hosting concerts or live events once or twice a semester would be such a fun way to bring students together and build a stronger community vibe. One last suggestion: Have study cafes throughout the year and organise more fun events like puppy petting days or puppy cafes - little things like that would make campus life so much more enjoyable and refreshing.
Yeah, the classes are in-person, which I really like, and most of the lecturers are super sweet and kind. However, a few of them tend to just read directly from the presentation slides — which isn’t very engaging since, honestly, I could do that at home too. It would be great if they could teach in a more interactive way, maybe by sharing more real-life examples or discussions to make the sessions more engaging. The course hours are perfect, and contact with lecturers is really good — they’re approachable and easy to reach when you need help or clarification.
The location of the accommodation isn’t bad at all — it’s actually really convenient and safe, which is honestly the main reason I stay here. It makes getting to classes so much easier, and that’s a big plus. However, in terms of value for money, it really doesn’t feel worth what we’re paying. The cleaning standards definitely need to improve, and I think it’s time to remove the carpets from all rooms — they make the spaces look and feel less clean, and maintaining them properly is hard. For the amount we pay, I’d expect more modern, well-maintained facilities — things like better laundry machines, improved communal kitchens with tables, and maybe even a few comfort upgrades like proper lounge areas or study corners within the accommodation. It’s not terrible, but with regular cleaning, updated interiors, and better upkeep, it could actually live up to the price we’re charged. Right now, it feels more like we’re paying for the convenient location rather than the quality of the accommodation itself.