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Sort:Latest reviewsThe inclusivity of all ethnic minorities The endless support of staff members going above and beyond to help students prosper The facilities. Could improve the range of courses available
18-24 years
First gen student
I have had so many opportunities to develop, both personally and professionally, through being a student at Loughborough University - the facilities, lecturing standard and support available are beyond what I had anticipated ahead of joining the university. There is a real sense of inclusion in societies, within a volunteering capacity and on campus in general. I am so glad I chose to study here.
18-24 years
First gen student
The campus is incredible, i have always loved how the campus feels so homely and like a small little town of its own. There are great facilities on campus both for life (eg doctors, pharmacy etc, food places) and in terms of for studying. The STEMlab which i have used for the past 5 years is amazing. In my first two years the student experience was amazing, the union was the place to be. However, since COVID and changes to the way the union is ran, I really don't think the union is that good anymore which I think impacts on the student experience.
The community spirit and the support from the university is what stands out the most to me. Loughborough University has a lovely and massive campus which is ideal for all day walks and pretty view points! I love my university!!
18-24 years
First gen student
The integration and opportunities to mix and work with other courses, really is useful as it prepares you for how it will be in industry. I would rather the library and gym stayed open 24/7 as students do tend to have very random schedules and this would suit me better!
It would be improved if the union hadn’t removed one of the rooms from its nights out. They now heavily monitor the number of people in that room, Cogs, and often it feels empty, whereas people can come and go as they please with the other rooms.
18-24 years
First gen student
The campus is massive and offers many facilities and the location is ideal. The nightlife in Loughborough is good with the SU being the best but it is a very small town and you see a lot of the same people out. It is only 10 mins away from Leicester and 20 mins from Notts by train so you have the option of a busier city nightlife. One thing to make it better could be more places to study as the library is very far for second years who live in town. It can be busy and hard to find a seat during exam season.
The student support was a huge factor in me choosing Loughborough. The campus and hall community offers so much and creates a competitive but fun environment. There’s plenty on each week in terms of sports, society events, welfare events, volunteering and all types of socialising! However, clubbing (other than the Union) has lots of room for improvement and so does the town - this doesn’t bother me so much though because I enjoy the Union and I’m not huge on shopping. Also, the only food shop place on campus is Spar which is tiny for the number of students, not good quality food and expensive.
18-24 years
First gen student
Loughborough has an amazing campus with such a lovely feel and great facilities. However the university itself is lacking in student support. We don’t get offered regular tutor meetings and it’s difficult to arrange one. Lecturers are good with email responses however personal tutors lack a lot of support for students. Although the campus itself is amazing, the location isn’t great. Nottingham and Leicester are close by, but Loughborough itself isn’t good. It would be of interest to students if there was a greater focus on things to do for students, ie, there’s no bowling alley, laser tag, or any decent clubs really! There’s a wide focus on sports and things to do relating to sports, however a lack of things to do for those students who aren’t as sports focused. Lastly, the union would be better if they sorted out the ticketing system, reselling still occurs and people are struggling to even go on nights out due to the fast release of tickets. Change of music would also benefit the union, as it is the exact same each week. The union apart from the nights out is amazing however, great study areas and cafes :)
18-24 years
Obviously at Loughborough sport is so important and I’ve been able to get involved with all the sports I’ve wanted to. Hall sport (IMS) has been excellent with football being the perfect level of competition.
18-24 years
The best aspects of my uni experience have been the sports clubs and general campus facilities! I have loved being involved with sport, however with Loughborough being so prestigious it is often difficult to get into your preferred sport as I, and many of my friends, discovered. Some lecturers are amazing, they really care about students and clearly put a lot of effort into making our course enjoyable. However, some lecturers really leave a lot to be desired. They make no effort to make the subject interesting and out very little work in to our course in terms of running seminars or providing practise material. The general running of the university and the Student's Union also needs improvement. I have been involved with a sport team committee for 2 of my years at university and we have encountered several problems with the union including several buses not being booked and invoices not being paid on time. The university does not give enough notice about things such as exam timetables and graduation dates. Many other unis already know their exam and graduation dates but we are left in the dark for far too long.
I love the campus and library here, there is always a place to study. The union is good too. I would improve the accommodation, most are basic and not modernised. I share a kitchen with 11 people when the website says maximum 8.
Loughborough University stands out with its amazing campus. From just taking a walk around you immediately get this sense that you are welcomed into the Lboro Family with such an energised atmosphere created from not only the unbelievable amounts of sports and activities taking place throughout the year but also the high-end facilities and expert lecturers/tutors who form such empowering courses. In terms of location, there isn't too much to do around Loughborough town and the only other thing to be aware of is that there is huge student support available but you have to actively go and ask for it yourself. But overall the University is constantly adapting and making changes in line with the student's feedback so there isn't much more I could have asked for!
Very welcoming Amazing faculties Town not amazing but Union has 3 rooms for night club which all play different music Close to Nottingham
Accommodation is decent, dining halls are a good place to socialise. Decent amount of societies, could be more. People aren't too social unless events are to do with drinking. Facilities/ computer labs are pretty good, good amount of study spaces. Easy access to Nottingham and Leicester (can't comment on them, not been). Everything you need in town, Spoons is nice (even though I don't drink). Lecturers are also alright. Best part for me is definitely the people and how close everyone is, so easy to organise things to do. Worst part is also the people, decent amount of people who have fragile egos and feel emasculated by everything, also big drinking culture, so can get loud in village + messy.
18-24 years
First gen student
The campus is beautiful, especially in the summer, and as a woman I feel safe walking around even despite the high number of men attending the uni. The library is a great place to study with a nice cafe inside. On the downside, the students union recently removed a room which was used for clubbing mainly by minorities, which was a controversial move, but they are working to resolve this with students. Lecturers are very knowledgeable but as with most universities, your experience depends on the lecturer you get, there are some great, some less great ones! The town is small but great, and the public transport to get around Loughborough is pretty decent, especially on campus where travel by bus is free, so you can use them to get to your lectures whenever you might be running late, and virtually everything is within walking distance too.
18-24 years
The balance of study and work and life is amazing at Loughborough University while excelling in all of them. While Loughborough is in the middle of nowhere, it's just a few minute train or bus ride to either Leicester or Nottingham. I am happy with my choice and am planning to enjoy my time here!
Best place to study, do not regret choosing Loughborough over Russell Group universities! Love the student experience, great sporting facilities as well.
4.5
18-24 years
First gen student
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