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Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
The best experiences are the support and regular events our university provides and organises. In terms of LSU though, student opinions are not really taken into consideration.
It’s a great uni! The campus feels safe and everyone is really friendly. The main issue with Loughborough is the night life. We only have the student union and a few small clubs which is good if you’re not a big fan of going out. But the unions strangely expensive and the other clubs are interesting to say the least. This isn’t a major issue for most people because they are what you make it. There also isn’t many shops in the town. It’s very much a you go to do work uni, rather than exploring a new city. It’s ideal for people that like going out but not excessively. The union is so close to all the first year accom and it makes getting home so quick and carefree. My experience has been amazing so far and I would recommend
Best Experience is that everything is on Campus. Accommodation is there and everything you need is all on campus. However, the worst experience is going into town. It isn't the best place for going out and so I would advice going to other places to go out. Furthermore, from campus it is quite far into town, you will end up spending quite a bit of money having to go into town. The teaching is amazing though, they give you all the support you need and don't take too long to respond to any emails if you have any issues. Also, their careers team is very good, and they offer placements and have links to companies that no other universities have, so it gives a good chance of finding an internships, placements, and post graduate job. The facilities are fabulous, as I said everything you need is on campus, but sometimes that can be an issue as you may be living on one side of the campus and then have to walk all the way to the other side for lectures which could take up to 20 minutes. They also have many sporting opportunities and opportunities to watch the different AU teams, which allows you to give your full support to the team. The only improvement on that, would be to make tickets free for students, instead of having to pay. They also give you so many opportunities to play sports and represent your hall and get active. They also have social play, so you can play any sports with friends and compete with other students, Additionally, the Students' Union turns into a club on Wednesday and Friday Nights, but issue is that it is a bit hit and miss. You never know when it'll be a good song that comes on and the DJ's they have aren't the best.
My freshers year was during COVID so didnt have a real first year but I made the most of it where I could. Second year tho ws much better. Loughborough has huge range of extra curricular activities, societies, SPORTS! and more. My course is great for many reasons, learn great technical skills, variety of projects and good workshops. Some improvments would be to have more sports acitivites for people that are competitive or very good at sport, just for fun. In first year alot of our modules were very heavy on fine art rather thn graphics.
18-24 years
I love the vibe of Loughborough uni. I think it's a fantastic place to study. My top things: - The placement/year out options and the placement team (honestly amazing) - The ethos/atmosphere - The campus - beautiful look, modern buildings, always clean inside and out - The sports facilities - The options and encouragement to try new things Things that could improve/not my fave: - Only one pretty small library on campus (although most buildings have study spaces) - V small town so nightlife/outside of campus is lacking a bit
Loughborough university campus is a great place to learn and enjoy, there are sporting opportunities for any level from professional to casual sport, the facilities are world class. However there is not a lot of ways to feel supported, especially when it comes to mental health. There doesn't seem to be anywhere to go and anonymously discuss problems or talk to someone who can help. Also the student's union rips you off.
Campus is huge and has pretty much everything you need and anything is pretty close by in town. Sports facilities are next level so great place to be if you love sport and want to spend time with like-minded people. Lectures leave something to be desired as there are high percentage of poor lecturers but there are some really great ones as well — just luck of the draw.
18-24 years
First gen student
The study support staff are amazing and have helped me through my 1st and 2nd year. The events that the uni put on such as fireworks are amazing and a nice break from uni life.
Excellent overall sports facilities, though certain sports are lacking eg climbing
Good lecturers and support staff, but no optoon for women’s football for those who cannot get into the AU university team yet mens have many options.
It’s great, come!
Good student life, location not ideal but nice bubble
The students union tries but honestly it’s pretty bad. The sports facilities are amazing though and the staff members are so knowledgeable in general
Staff are genuinely caring, motivated and supportive, with all having real industry experience which is super helpful in progressing my design work to a professional high level that meets industry standards.
Amazing Facilities for both Chemistry and Sports, super friendly and safe feeling campus.
The campus is gorgeous, and the staff are quite supportive. However, the student union could be improved. The nights out are very crowded, and the additional space could be opened up to improve it.
Being a part of a sports university has many advantages. Love the exposure I’m getting in the field of sports and soo many other activities Got the best student union
Amazing facilities in creative arts, the studio spaces are really roomy and a lot bigger than other universities I’ve seen. Loughborough is also a great place, pretty much in the middle of everything so anywhere you wanna go is only a short train /car ride away
The campus is incredible with so many great facilities. Loughborough as a town always feels very safe. The night life isn’t amazing, however you have nottingham and leicester near by.
4.5
Everything close by, the town is catered for students therefore lots to do. The campus has so much going on and something for everyone to get involved with
Lots of varied content, sport and performance related
It was great value for money and the location was ideal