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Loughborough has the best campus in the UK, with around 130 clubs/ societies related to sport, art, volunteering, entertainment and charity all ran by the student owned student union. The university also has the best rated careers service in the UK, through personal CV/ interview help as well as exclusive seminars.
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Ratings and Reviews
Loughborough has the best campus in the UK, with around 130 clubs/ societies related to sport, art, volunteering, entertainment and charity all ran by the student owned student union. The university also has the best rated careers service in the UK, through personal CV/ interview help as well as exclusive seminars.
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- Entry Requirements
96-152 UCAS Points
Average range for Loughborough University entry requirements. Varies depending on the course.
Loughborough University Reputation
Loughborough University is consistently ranked as a UK Top 10 University by the Complete University Guide 2016-25. It is a single-site campus spread over a vast 523-acre green site among beautiful gardens and open spaces. With campuses in Loughborough and London, the University is home to over 19,400 students and staff from more than 130 different countries (as of December 2023). All undergraduate courses offer the option to include a year in industry as part of the degree, giving students the chance to maximise employability skills. 88% of graduates are either in graduate employment or higher level study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21 graduates).
Loughborough University Open Days
Through their immersive undergraduate open days, Loughborough offers prospective students the opportunity to chat with current students and faculty, explore the award-winning campus, and learn first-hand what life is like at the university.
You can book your space here for an upcoming Open Day event:
Where is Loughborough University Located?
Loughborough University is located in the middle of the UK in the county of Leicestershire. The campus is a fifteen-minute walk from the town centre – there’s also a shuttle bus that runs through campus and into the town centre at regular intervals. The larger cities of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are nearby, as are tourist attractions the Peak District and Bradgate Park.
Graduate Outcomes
The graduate outcomes for Loughborough show that six months after leaving university, 88% of graduates are in work or further study. (Graduate Outcomes Data Survey 2023 for 2020/21 graduates) The University’s Careers Network is highly regarded by both students and employers, where students rated Loughborough the number one careers service in the 2017 Student Barometer Survey of students at over 200 universities internationally.
Facilities
The University boasts some incredible facilities, including the brand new STEMLab which is part of a £25 million investment into the west side of campus making it one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence for teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The University is proud of its reputation for sport, ranked best university in the world for sports-related subjects in 2019. Facilities include:
- Two state-of-the-art gyms
- The National Cricket Performance centre
- An Olympic-sized swimming pool
- A high-performance athletics centre
- The Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel
What is Loughborough like?
Loughborough town is a lively and friendly market town with plenty of things for students to do. It is home to an array of shops and restaurants, relaxed pubs and bars and some great entertainment facilities. Loughborough Students’ Union has it’s very own 4,000 capacity nightclub that has 3 different rooms all playing a variety of music several times a week, so you can have a great night without even leaving campus. Loughborough is also close to tourist attractions like Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill. Average student Living costs at Loughborough compare favourably with other universities in the UK.
Student Life
Consistently praised by students for its unbeatable community spirit, there are endless opportunities to get involved in at Loughborough Students' Union, owned and run entirely by students. There are over 120 clubs and societies to get involved in, ranging from breakdancing, yoga, snowsports, singing, and even climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! In 2018/19, Loughborough Students' Rag raised over £1 million for local and national charities.
Q&A
You can find the modules detailed on the Sport Management BSc course page under the section 'What you'll study'. These module descriptions are intended as an example only. They are correct for the current year of study and may be subject to change.
To find out what it is like to study on the course, you can read what our students say. Read about Jack, who now works at Nike headquarters in the Netherlands following his graduation.
Regarding your question about how long it will take to receive a decision, please see the answer copied below taken from our Frequently Asked Questions:
We consider each application carefully and on an individual basis, trying to make decisions as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, as we receive a high number of applications, it may sometimes take a while for us to process a decision, so don’t panic if you don’t hear from us immediately. If you apply before the 29th January deadline, we will aim to have made a decision on your application by the end of March.
Our Finance BSc degree is a four year course, with the third year being a placement year. A placement year is a great way to get work experience and boost your employability for finding a role after you graduate.
You can find out more information about our Finance MSc course page for more information about the course and what your future career could look like. As our website states 'At the end of this programme, you will be ready to step into roles in investment banking, corporate finance, accountancy or asset management.' Here are some of the roles our graduates have done upon graduating from the Masters course:
Assistant Reporting Accountant Associate Consultant Audit Senior Associate Business Development Manager Consultant Controller Credit Analyst Finance Support Manager Graduate Management Trainee Head of Regional Representatives Investment Analyst
Hi, Thank you for your question. Our graduates work world-wide in senior posts across fields as diverse as research and manufacturing, project development, consultancy, finance, policy and international development. Recent graduates from the School have gone on to work at companies including: Arup, Det Norske Veritas, E.ON, EDF Energy, Mott MacDonald, M-Solv, Nordex, OST Energy, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Petrokon Brunei, PwC, Renewable Energy Systems, RWE, Siemens AG, SSE, Statnett SF, and Vestas. If you'd like further information, please use the contact details at the foot of the course page - they will be very happy to talk to you!
Hi thank you for your question, if you choose to undertake a year in industry our dedicated placements team is notified of vacancies and opportunities throughout the academic year and provides support with the application process. Please take a look at our web pages for more information.
Thank you for your question. Student safety is of the utmost importance to us. On campus we provide 24hr security and surveillance with security staff regularly patrolling campus and the halls off campus so that there is always someone to respond and deal with emergencies. Ensuring student safety in halls is also very important to us. Each hall has a team of wardens and sub-wardens to provide pastoral and welfare support for students in halls. Also, included in your cost of accommodation is insurance of your possessions in your room including electrical equipment, clothes and frozen food. There are also steps you can take as a student to increase your safety during your time with us.
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nice campus, a greater variety of inviting study spaces could be developed and nicer decor of buildings. wifi can be dodgy in areas which is not ideal for online exams
Loughborough has the best campus in the UK, with around 130 clubs/ societies related to sport, art, volunteering, entertainment and charity all ran by the student owned student union. The university also has the best rated careers service in the UK, through personal CV/ interview help as well as exclusive seminars.
The Loughborough campus is wonderful, especially when the weather gets better. There are many places to host events, making it easy to be active within a society or club.
Great apart from oddly expensive
The campus is very spacious and there is always space for studying and meeting friends. There are lots of varied clubs, societies and activities too, many of which are free to join or the joining fee is reasonable for what is provided. I am a graphic design student and they recently refurbished the building we use. It's lovely, big, clean, and perfect for working and being creative in. The wifi isn't great anywhere, but it is eduroam, so that is a universal experience at any university. The student union is great, although often very busy (a sign of how good it is I suppose!). They have bubble tea, a takeaway, a co-op food, a bom bom cookies place, and a pita wraps place too - there is plenty of choice and decent nutritious options too for an emergency study-lunch. The volunteering sector there is also very good - with different welfare networks like LGBT and the Disabled Students Network. They work to make students feel included and also run very fun events for us to attend.
Loughborough university overall is quite good specially for those who aren’t fan of cities. Decent amount to do in area and uni has good facilities
Really fun in there lots of events and lots of nice places to study
I enjoy going to loughborough and the amount of opportunities it gives to students,
Everything quite good. Is nice that the bus is free, however would be nice to have an app that say when the shuttle go through the different stops.
Absolutely love this university to complain about
I studied at Loughborough University London for my MA. Honestly, the experience was a bit mixed. The good part is that it’s in London — so even though the campus itself is quite small and doesn’t have many facilities or student activities, you still have access to everything London offers: events, job opportunities, networking, etc. The building is modern and clean, and the classes are okay, though sometimes not very deep. The downside is that the London campus feels more like a small office than a university. It’s not super lively, and you don’t get that big uni community vibe. Also, the support and resources feel limited compared to what I expected. If you’re very independent and can make use of London on your own, it might work for you. But if you're looking for a full-on university experience, maybe not the best fit.
Really good experience so far, as a first year student. Many opportunities have been presented and the uni has really good facilities for students. Would recommend!
I'm an international student and it's been a great experience studying here, there are many opportunities and International Student Experience Team always makes sure we are well taken care of! The Campus facilities and Course, the teaching method and everything is great!
Really good University. But careers service could be slightly better
Nice people, good social experience
All in all good, however could be better in organisation such as sorting out all timetabling for exams and lectures earlier as other universities are better at this than loughborough
Hope there are more activities for international students in the future.
My experience in Loughborough university has been unmatched to any other university I have seen. Facilities? Amazing! Social activities and societies? As many as you can think of! The students? Everyone has such interesting stories! If there’s any university you should go to, it should be lboro.
Loughborough is honestly the best university! I’ve had such a great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Loughborough University is widely recognized as one of the UK’s top institutions, particularly celebrated for its excellence in engineering, sports science, design and business.
Loughborough provides excellent facilities within a campus university providing everything needed.
Great University environment and atmosphere! Not overbearing but spacious enough to make everyday seem a little different!
Loughborough although a small town is a mighty campus, being the largest in the UK it has such a bustling feel with something always going on. I really enjoy the nightlife there's lots of events and being a town everything is walking distance. The teachers also really seem to care about your education too. Loughborough are always putting on events for students which are inclusive and offer free events too, there's a huge community feel to this Uni.
Brilliant for both my course and social aspect of university, pleasant experience so far
A lovely, safe and encouraging university. A beautiful campus with lots of green open spaces. All sorts of societies for all different levels of skill
Sarah Megan and Keeley are very nice receptionists
Very nice campus with something always going on and have enjoyed my time here so far
Sarah Keeley and Megan are very lovely
Megan, Sarah, Keeley are so helpful and very welcoming
I think the campus has a lot of variety regarding places to study, eat, drink and be with friends
Wifi in lecture halls is often very temperamental which can be disruptive to learning. The campus and sports facilities are incredible. Sports clubs are great I feel there could be a few more society options when comparing to other universities
Great environment for the full uni experience. Loughborough offers the perfect balance of social life and working with great studying and exercise facilities
Sports are just teams but that is expected and there are other good opportunities with sport. Facilities are fantastic of course. Campus is just the best and the union is decent but it's not something Ive been involved in too much. Wifi - no complaints.
Loughborough University offers a well-rounded student experience with a strong academic reputation, incredible sports facilities, and a close-knit community. The campus has everything you need, and the university’s industry connections make it great for career prospects. While the town itself is small, the student atmosphere is buzzing, with plenty of events, societies, and opportunities to get involved.
The SU good be a bit more diverse in terms of clubbing and the music.
Pretty good place to live. Also the campus is amazing
Loughborough has been a great uni to study at!
Never struggle with any wifi problems!!
It’s really clean and warm. The printer is well and the coffee should be z24/7 and breakfast in the morning
Big campus and many societies. Variety of people
i love going here, everyone’s so friendly and welcoming
Best Aspects 1. Outstanding Sports Facilities Loughborough’s reputation in sports is well-deserved. From high-end gyms to Olympic-grade tracks, the campus supports athletes at every level. 2. Vibrant Community The Students’ Union hosts numerous clubs, societies, and events, ensuring everyone can find something that fits their interests. 3. Quality Teaching and Research Lecturers are approachable and often leading figures in their fields, offering cutting-edge insights and research opportunities. 4. Convenient Campus Setup Cons 1. Security Concern Reports of theft suggest the need for better lighting, more CCTV coverage, and stronger student awareness programs. 2. Parking and Transport On-campus parking can be expensive and limited. Free or cheaper options would help those balancing off-campus living and work 3. Nightlife Limitations The town itself offers few nightlife options, so traveling to bigger cities can be time-consuming and costly.
The facilities are great at Loughborough and I really enjoy studying my subject. I also love the green campus.
It is pretty a good uni good au clubs and social
Amazing uni!! The people are amazing
The campus is perfect with many useful facilities to socialise and study
Excellent services, and WiFi connection is good when studying
perfect, love every bit of it. Would definitely recommend
Very good foe international students
Very lovely campus with lots to do. Great facilities,
Its a good uni the wellbeing is rlly good
Coming to Loughborough has made me glad that I didn’t stop doing education. The place has made me feel happy to continue in higher education
good university, lots of societies and clubs to get involved with
Amazing love it here would recommend
Love Loughborough lots and lots
Loughborough University is a very nice campus and I am very happy here
Loughborough is a great place to be the facilities are amazing
Best hall going by far and the staff are great.
Perfect campus and good time. Would reccomend to others
Thoroughly enjoy my time here.
Overall a really nice accommodation, right next to the uni
Student union is great good resources
Overall, great university with outstanding sports facilities
All round a great campus and lovely people.
All what I’d expect , nothing below average though
good, i like the campus it is really big
4 months into living at the Print House, this place is awesome. Great amenities and lovely people.
Thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you're having a wonderful experience at Loughborough and that you have found an enjoyable place to live whilst studying here.
Loughborough is ideal if you are involved in sport as a lot of the social life flows through sports teams and societies
Thank you for your review! At Loughborough we have world class facilities for every part of university life, with plenty of green spaces to enjoy on campus. There is somethin for everyone to enjoy, from events and societies at the Student's Union, LU Arts and a large variety of sports.
Really enjoyed my time here so far and would definitely recommend. Amazing facilities and so much to get involved with. Staff are really helpful as well
It's so nice to hear that you are enjoying your time here are Loughborough. There are events and societies at the Student's Union, LU Arts and a large variety of sports so there really is something that anyone could get oinvolved in!
Loughborough has the best campus and is a really supportive environment. There’s a vast range of socieities, clubs and sport teams to join and Loughborough truly is the number one sports university in the world!
WiFi tends to not work frequently, particularly in lecture halls. The student union is nice but food is expensive.
With any connectivity issues you're experiencing, please do reach out to the dedicated IT support for students and staff. There are plenty of places to eat around campus that might suit your budget better.
really good opportunities across the uni
Thank you for your review! There are so many opportunities available at Loughborough to help you develop professionally and personally.
Loughborough has been very easy to settle into, with a state of the art campus and very helpful staff.
Thank you for your review! It's so great to hear that you have settled in well here at Loughborough.
Nice campus with green spaces and good facilities.
Thank you for leaving a review! It’s good to know that you appreciate the campus and all the great facilities.
Good facilities and Simon’s on campus is great!!!
Overall I have really enjoyed my experience. It's a small town, but has created a student atmosphere. It's good world class facilities, as well as being walkable and very accessible. Would definitely recommend Loughbourgh. Even if you prefer nights out and city life, Nottingham and Leicester are easily accesible.
It's great to hear that you have enjoyed your time here at Loughborough and would reccommend us! We have plenty of facilities on campus to cater to different interests, and Town is not too far away. For those who want to explore different places, Loughborough is in the centre of England and has great transport links to other major cities.
Really enjoy the teaching and facilities provided. Love the students union, community and sports societies!
The campus is very green and has state of the art sporting facilities and good engineering labs. The wifi is inconsistent at times. There are some great clubs such as canoe and engaging societies such as Darts and Cue Sports.
welcoming, love the sport facilities, tutors are so supportive
Great campus and sport facilities. The student union is a nice place to socialise or study with regular events. There weren’t many societies that caught my attention. The wi-fi is normally pretty good despite some random days where it doesn’t work too well. Career service is very good.
Great uni, good facilities, friendly staff and multiple social areas/activities to take part in.
Fantastic campus, wide range of sport opportunities and friendly community
Wifi has been great, great upload and download speeds especially hardwired
Great engineering school. A bit remote but still well connected to Leicester and Nottingham. Great sporting facilities and opportunities for representative with many AU sports.
Good for studying and sport, not much in the town in the sense of bars or things to do unfortunately.
Very good campus everything you need and very close to town
Great teaching staff who look out for their students. Large, clean campus about a 20-30 minute walk from town with lots of social spaces and rooms for activities. There is a large selection of student and athletic union clubs for you to choose from as well as opportunities for socials with your halls.
I have no complaints about the university at all. I would enjoy the music facilities to be a little bigger as it can be difficult to get access to pianos all the time. It is also hard to know when a room is occupied without knocking and risking ruining somebody's piece. However we are lucky to be provided with any free music facilities at all. It is a lovely university and I recommend it to anybody and everybody.
Amazing campus with amazing people
The gym and sports facilities are obviously amazing and it’s a great place to become healthy etc. great to go to the gym after lectures or do some sport to clear your head. The eduoram wifi can be really temperamental at busy times and always seems to break down as I’m in the middle of work. I haven’t really made use of the careers service but it doesn’t really seem to be advertised much and what they actually do for you. The students union is decent but it’s more the people that make it rather than the setting. The freshers closing party is class.
Quite a nice uni in terms of student experience
I have had a great experience at Loughborough. I enjoy using the facilities such as the gym library and other study spaces. My course and lecturers are super helpful and I enjoy using the student union facilities.
Campus is an amazing place definantly an experience and you won't find anything like it anywhere else
Socialising is really fun within the student union everyone is really fun and is often run by other students
Amazing all round. Especially the student union - doubles as a great study space during the day, to a fun night out twice a week. Loughborough on top always
Great facilities and a beautiful campus.
Very good facilities and support, yet WiFi is sometimes un reliable in some areas
Very good social university with lots of sports.
Very good facilities. Good social aspects.
Loughborough University has overall a very nice campus.