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Sort:Latest reviewsThe sports facilities at Loughborough are incredible and there are so many great clubs to get involved in and try out. Loughborough town is very small and relatively boring and there is lots of roads and traffic. However, you don't have to go too far to get to beautiful countryside. There are lots of great resources within the university to support students, personally I have attended careers workshops. There are lots of different ways to meet new people. Overall I am really enjoying my time at Loughborough so far.
18-24 years
Fantastic university, with it being a campus university there is still everything and more that anyone could need, still with the town a short walk away. With it being a sports university there will be something for everyone even when you think you don't like any sport.
18-24 years
Study spaces are great but there could be more spaced out around the uni for anyone to make use of. The student union is good but drinks could be cheaper. Activities on offer are great and everywhere is walkable which is a huge bonus.
Love being on the campus and in 'the bubble'. Great opportunities to try lots of things, including sport and other societies. Course is really interesting- very sociological. Feels sometimes like lecturers are too busy to offer a lot of help and you can't always work out their office hours- that said, there are many who are willing to offer a certain degree of support. Union and club entries are quite a lot for a small Midlands town.
Worst has got to be how competitive the sports teams here are. Best would be how the University really puts a big emphasis on job prospects and industrial placements which is very important for after graduating.
Loughborough University stands out as a top university, offering a great academic experience. As a final-year student, I have benefited from a diverse curriculum full of options to help shape my experience to my interests. Loughborough's commitment to employability has honed my professional skills. Further, the 'bubble' of campus life, coupled with extracurricular opportunities, has given me a sense of community and well-rounded growth. Loughborough's approach makes it an exceptional university for academic and personal development.
Really welcoming uni
It is extremely overpriced, in the student union, clubs and cafes around campus. Spar on campus is expensive, we pay all this money for university but have to pay to use the facilities like football pitches and tennis courts
Great university for anyone, sporty or not. Small town doesn't mean the nightlife is bad either the student union has really good nights out and ideal study space with everything you could need! Free campus bus is ideal too for those that need it but I often find walking a better option as sometimes the busses are packed and not that much quicker.
Amazing sports facilities and there is always something to get involved in. Variety of student or and staff lead support groups so you always have somewhere to go if you need it. I couldn't be happier here!
I have had so many positive experiences with Loughborough University. From before I started university until now the uni has been a great place of support. The teaching I've experienced has been very high quality as well as the access to all the information you need whilst being a university student. The student support services are incredible and I would recommend this uni to anyone concerned about disability or mental health support. The extracurricular activities offered by Loughborough are also incredible, there truly is something for everyone. The only slight downside is the university's location, however, it has everything that you need in a compact town with the opportunity of a short journey to Leicester and Nottingham for anything not in Loughborough.
This place is amazing. I didn't know what to expect when I came here, but it was beyond that. The nightlife is good the campus is big, and everything is not too far away. Here you feel like you're going to get the proper university experience.
Best Facilities Not the best in student life
The facilities are incredible, everything is right on campus, the staff are so nice also. The night life is the only downside for those who enjoy going out.
- World class sports facilities - Excellent teaching and student support - Offers a wide variety of courses - Surrounded by like minded individuals
The facilities and infrastructure is the best in Loughborough and won't be any better anywhere else The worst thing about uni life I would say is adapting to the changes so quickly
Loughborough has amazing sport facilities and has such a good support system, for both students and student athletes. My university experience has been great and the location is good too as town is quite close by .
Best - lecturers care, so many opportunities to get involved on campus and the sporting life
Amazing sports and academic facilities
4.5
. I came to Lboro because the course I chose to do claimed it would take a decolonised approach but unfortunately the uni doesn't actually have a decolonised curriculum scheme in place as of 2023 . Didn't give enough consideration of just how sporty it is. If you like sport then you'll probably like the vibe here but I don't feel like I fit in in that way. Sporty male-majority campus may be worth considering if you're a girl/queer. . If you have dietary requirements in catered halls keep your expectations realistic- the staff aren't very well-informed about this kind of thing. . Students generally lack interest in politics and social issues. . I knew my cohort would be small, but I thought about 15-20. Was not expecting 6 (including me). . Liberal Arts is great if you want to study a variety of subjects, but be ready to be a jack of all trades because they don't really prepare you for being part of modules with students specialising in a subject you may not have done since GCSE. . I haven't clicked with my fellow classmates and often feel in limbo because the other students you share modules with see each other more regularly so it is hard to form friends with people who have pre-existing networks forming if that makes sense. . The town is within walking distance and there are buses (but are usually late and have to pay). The town is quite small so you may find yourself visiting Leicester and Nottingham if you want a day out etc. . The campus is nice - very modern looking which I personally feel makes it lack a personality/soul, but generally nice. . If you go in catered halls be aware you may struggle to connect with you flatmates as there is limited communal space in your block for you to socialise. . Student services are a bit stretched for staff and I was put with a mentor (as part of my DSA) that I didn't connect with. It was only temporary as they were technically fully booked and my finance provider had to connect me to a new mentoring service external to the uni. Only provide short-term counselling. . Consider if your academic induction will clash with any freshers events you book- they are cheeky and won't let you get a refund under any circumstances. I personally didn't enjoy the Alton Towers trip as you were left to your own devices and most of the rides were shut. . There are some good creative opportunities with LU Arts but often with limited turnout. . If you are planning to do Lib Arts here do take into account cohort size will likely be very small and you will have to adapt to sharing modules with students from other degrees. You don't get too many choices r.e. optional modules because they want to keep it semi-structured/organised which makes sense but they didn't really make that clear on the open day I felt. . I was in a quiet room in Cayley old blocks- the toilet is small in en-suite but generally I found my room and flatmates ok. The new blocks sometimes hold parties/pre's which can be a little noisy sometimes. . Food is ok but portions are smaller than I'm used to! You can ask for seconds but only on the vegetables/chips, not main thing which is a bit annoying. . I didn't get the hall subs but that was because I was disappointed with my hall reps from the get-go and like to do activities that don't revolve around sport and/or getting drunk so it's not worth it in my opinion. .Union is good but I've seen other places with bigger ones that have more food outlets etc but it's good generally. . Library is great. . Litter problem. . Quite hilly. . Teachers are ok but sometimes make silly mistakes like typos or logistical issues with assignments which you'd hope wouldn't happen at this level really. I am leaving and taking a gap year to reapply somewhere else for sept 2024. If the uni in general was more enjoyable or the course more established I might have stayed, but the combo and fact I'm paying means I have decided to leave. Hope this helps and good luck :)
. Content if often quite depressing- important but depressing. Generally interesting though- quite a lot of reading. . Teachers make silly mistakes like typos/assignment issues as mentioned. . See personal tutors not very often and in a group so have to organise 1:1 meetings in own time really. . Careers/placements n/a, I'm a first-year sorry . Would like to get out of the classroom or do more practical/group work- I think you do this more next semester in art history module? . Generally you can find resources online or in library but sometimes the links don't work or they'll give you the doi code for an article to read but you have to try and access it yourself. uni isn't associated with several academic source providers meaning you may struggle accessing some research for essays etc. . I am planning on doing a combined honours because although I need variety I think some structure and regular contact with more people would benefit me.
Expensive, catering not worth it in my opinion, but safe, relatively quiet, great central location to access lectures and union. Lack of communal spaces in catered halls. Internet often cuts out temporarily and have to reconnect which is a pain but not awful. personally found room quite big and bed is fine if you have a mattress topper. Near Claudia Parsons which have a laundrette. New blocks seem nicer but obviously more expensive. Personally I think the old ones are fine- most of Cayley is old blocks.