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4.33 / 5 from 2172 verified student reviews

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Loughborough University has a very complete campus area and a beautiful landscape. Compared to universities in larger cities, Loughborough has a more clustered academic area, which makes it easier for all students to be efficient.

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Loughborough University Ranking


University of Aberdeen #11
University of Leeds #12
University of Warwick #13
University of Exeter #14
Loughborough University #15
University of Strathclyde #16
Imperial College London #17
Durham University #18
Queen's University Belfast (QUB) #19
University of Liverpool #20

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Loughborough University Hall Rankings


Study Inn Loughborough - Lemyngton Street #1
Luxurio #2
The Cube - Loughborough #3
Waterways #4
Falkner Eggington #5
Harry French #6
Hazlerigg - Rutland #7
Claudia Parsons #8
Butler Court #9
The Print House #10

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member109207 On 22nd June 15 verified Verified student

I didn't understand how Loughborough could be continually ranked as the best student experience until I got here. What Loughborough town lacks in size, the uni 100% makes up for in the number of things going on, every day, all year round. After probably 60 nights out in the union this year it's STILL my favourite. The sports facilities are obviously unrivalled; the IMS programme has been my favourite thing this year, meeting so many people in the most fun sports tournaments I've ever participated in. Also, the hall spirit is amazing. From the sing off in freshers to the final announcement of hall of the year, I have thrown myself into every opportunity - volunteering, sport, fundraising etc. There is honestly a club or society for everyone, and the more you're involved the better. All the social/extra activities aside, the uni is becoming more recognised for its academic excellence. I have had so much fun and found myself during first year, and never ever want to leave!

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By NCP On 20th June 15 verified Verified student

Campus has really good facilities and is one of the largest in Europe so I would definitely recommend purchasing a bike or be prepared to do a ton of walking. The Union is setup well and encourages participation and it is easy to get involved with volunteering, societies that cover more or less everything and more. Their careers service is really strong and has been helpful. They will help you get a job/placement and have plenty of advice. Internet is OK but can be unreliable at times in terms of being on campus. Great university with plenty to do.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member49192 On 19th June 15 verified Verified student

Really enjoying Loughborough because my course is brilliant and the sport is amazing. A big issue is the nightlife. Due to the sporting culture there is a tendency for the clubs to fill with rugby players and body builders, whilst many are fine others have a testosterone fuelled sense of entitlement and this can create an unpleasant atmosphere. I love the people on my course but there can be some nasty pieces of work around campus.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member119148 On 13th June 15 verified Verified student

It was the best decision I ever made coming to this university. Our student experience is incredible, you will never be bored! There is always something to do if you're not focusing on your degree for a few hours. Staff are amazing, attentive, encouraging and supportive and the facilities here are incredible for every subject!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member109066 On 6th June 15 verified Verified student

Excellent university with great course quality (I'm a Physics Student). Exceptional social events and nightlife, affordable for everyone. In a small, but homely community.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member119055 On 5th June 15 verified Verified student

Best decision I ever made going to Loughborough Uni. Best experience by far.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member89047 On 4th June 15 verified Verified student

My course was perhaps the only thing I would change about my time at Loughborough. I think the opportunities available are incredible and guaranteed it will be the absolute time of your life.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By KFaiz On 6th April 15 verified Verified student

Amazing campus. Great plans for nightlife of students. Also, plans for evening / non alcoholic events are getting better and bigger.

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member114712 On 20th March 15 verified Verified student

Can't really go wrong at Loughborough; course quality is excellent (why is this not an rating option?!), the diversity of students and the range of things to get involved in is second to none, eduroam provides an excellent service both in WiFi and in fast Internet service everywhere on campus, the student halls are not just reserved for first years (returners make up about a third) and there is a huge range in terms of pricing and hall spirit, industrial ties are brilliant meaning the likelihood of you getting a job out of your degree is also very high (already got mine and so does everyone I know), and nights out are fantastic with some decent guest performances through the year.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member74700 On 20th March 15 verified Verified student

societies are good yet nightlife not brilliant so hard to rank

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By FearlessHerbivore692 On 19th March 15 verified Verified student

Internet can be dodgy sometimes, disconnecting and re-connecting. Campus atmosphere is great

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Student Review: 4 /5
By asw On 17th March 15 verified Verified student

i loved my time at Loughborough - great people and facilities.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By Tasha On 17th March 15 verified Verified student

Fantastic uni with great opportunities for the future

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By Misk Wisk On 17th March 15 verified Verified student

The university staff is helpful although there is some variation of quality

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member102190 On 13th March 15 verified Verified student

Really glad I eventually chose Loughborough - I've already secured a graduate job, half way through my second year of university.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By ANON On 22nd February 15 verified Verified student

WE LOVE LUFF

Loughborough is the best end of. SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES!!!!!!!!!!! ------ SPORT, SOCIETIES, ALCOHOL, DBE!!!!!!!!!!!-------- ONLY reason value for money is 1 star is because i disagree with tuition fees. Facilities are the best available that i know.

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POWERBASE is always so full!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By Ebony-Rose Charlston On 20th February 15 verified Verified student

Best Student Experience!

Always something on at the SU, so much to do! Cheap nights out, lots of clubs and societies to join in practically any area of interest. Beautiful campus in a lovely town, great if you dislike big cities. Lots of supoort given from teaching staff for careers advice, mental health support, maths support, anything you can think of! Fab sports facilities, and loads to get involved with.

Cons?
Big focus on sports, can be offputting if you are just starting out! Town is not very big, may need to travel to Nottingham or Leicester if in need of a big shopping trip! Some halls can be quite far away from town too.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By goodh On 18th February 15 verified Verified student

My best decision!

Loughborough has a real everyone is welcome feel. Everyone is friendly including the staff who really help to make sure you do as well as you can. The union is great fun and town has also got everything you need & a few good nights out :)

Cons?
None so far.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By Dominic On 17th February 15 verified Verified student

Great campus, a lot of activities

Many societies to join, catering for all choices. Lots of chances to play sport, even if you are not an athlete!

Cons?
Maybe too much emphasis on sport sometimes. Very quiet town

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Student Review: 5 /5
By Dans123 On 3rd February 15 verified Verified student

Brilliant Uni

Great campus with all the facilities you could ask for. A brilliant library and sports facilities. Free campus shuttle.

Cons?
Campus shuttle isn't very reliable.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member6871370 On 2nd February 15 verified Verified student

Great in the day, nightlife could be better

The area is relatively cheap, rent, alcohol and food is a little cheaper than it is in the south. Wide variety of club and societies. Contrary to belief very few are actually elitist. If you're not an international athlete IMS sport is still available and train regularly. Facilities are top of the range. Mechanical Engineering course is intense and hard work (obviously). A lot of help is provided to find placements.

Cons?
Being a sporting university, there are a lot of men especially on nights out. Very Little support is provided once on placement. Some Lecturers are simply useless.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member4171360 On 1st February 15 verified Verified student

lufbra walks on water.

Great community and opportunities. Easy to get around and great courses.

Cons?
Small Town not much in the town but charity shops, but some good pubs and Leicester and Nottingham only down the road.

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