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5.04.43.42314 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s great to take part in a variety of sport but if that isn’t your thing there isn’t massive else to do
Union students nights are too cramped
Good social life and I can compete in my sport. More tutors
Sports
The location is pretty hard to travel to as an international student. However I love how the university takes care of its students.
Loughborough is a quiet and lovely spot for a University campus, easy to get away from the chaos if needed but also plenty going on to keep you involved and sociable. My only downside from living in student accommodation was a lack of weekend catering options!
The facilities in general, but especially for sport are second to none, and so far in my experience the teaching and academic support is also superb. The only thing that could be better would be the nightlife - however this is very hard to change considering it is such a small town.
18-24 years
Firstly, I am absolutely in love with the campus! So much greenery and sport going on at all times, which gives it such a homely and lively atmosphere. Secondly, the location is amazing with town only a 25 minute walk from campus, or a quick bus journey away. And the choice of shops, cafes and pubs in town is perfect - honestly couldn't want anything more! Also, the fact that Nottingham and Leicester are so close by, really makes you spoilt for choice! Student life is amazing with various events going on all the time, including sports activities, networking events and fun nightlife. And lastly, the facilities are absolutely unreal! Again, absolutely spoilt for choice with so many gyms, the Olympic-sized swimming pool, outdoor and indoor courts and pitches. I just love walking around campus and watching a random rugby game for example, there's just always something going on! Best choice I ever made was choosing Loughborough!!! :)
The facilities especially for sports are amazing Only thing that isn’t great is the town but it’s not bad at all
The campus is really lovely if a bit daunting at first, and support is very easy to access for literally anything you need. The halls, my room, study spaces, etc. are all nice too. There has been a wide range of events for everyone.
a little cold in some classrooms
Best aspects would be it is quiet area, not so busy with nearby towns to travel to as well as to London. The sports facilities for a sports uni could be better, cheaper to play and easier to book timings.
The amount of support incredible, the amount of things you can do outside academia is limitless.
Good opportunities available Could improve the number of study spaces
Best
Everyone is very friendly and the campus is nice and open with lots of study space. Depending on the course there can be a lack of support within lectures themselves, because of the sheer volume of people in the lecture halls.
Loughborough has a great community feel — the campus is like its own little town, so it’s really easy to meet people and get involved. The facilities are top-notch, especially for sports, but even non-sporty students benefit from the modern buildings, libraries and study spaces. Lecturers are generally supportive and approachable, and there’s a lot of academic and wellbeing help available if you reach out. The Students’ Union is super active, with loads of societies and volunteering opportunities, so there’s always something going on. The town itself is quite small, so the nightlife and shopping options are limited compared to bigger cities — though Nottingham and Leicester aren’t far away. Loughborough is an amazing place to study if you want a strong sense of community, great facilities, and a beautiful campus environment. It could improve by keeping older parts of the campus up to the same standard as the new ones, but overall, it’s a welcoming and enjoyable uni experience.
18-24 years
Amazing facilities, always things happening to see or get involved with, good signposting to areas when you need help.
4.5
Town isn't much there but I prefer that cos less distractions from uni work. Good for engineering
Mid module feedback is annoying as I want to rate it end of module.
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