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Loughborough University

(4.1)
288 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2025 ranking
10
6
10

Overview

University information
Level of study
Undergraduate 80%Postgraduate 20%
Mode of study
Full-time 95%Part-time 5%
Gender ratio
Female 40%Male 60%Other 0%
Where students come from
International 12%UK 88%
Number of students
18,760
Source: HESA
About Loughborough University

UCAS Code: L79

Loughborough University is based on a superb 440 acre single-site campus at the heart of the UK. Loughborough has secured its reputation as one of the country's leading universities. Alongside its excellent academic credentials, the University works closely with the on campus Students' Union in order to provide the best possible experience to all students, whether that is through sports, night life, or a huge variety of societies.

 

Source: Loughborough University
Tuition Fees
  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,250 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £23,000 and £28,600 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £28,600.
Job prospects

Undergraduate

£25.9k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

94%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates

Open Day

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points

Computer Science (with placement year)

Msci (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

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152 UCAS points

Computer Science and Mathematics (with placement year)

Msci (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Natural Sciences

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering (with placement year)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with placement year)

Msci (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Automotive Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Computer Science and Mathematics

Msci (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Aeronautical Engineering (with placement year)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Natural Sciences (with placement year)

Msci (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Aeronautical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

152 UCAS points

Mechanical Engineering (with placement year)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Computer Science and Mathematics

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Mathematics and Sport Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Sports Technology (with placement year)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years sandwich 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Materials Science and Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

144 UCAS points

Physics with Theoretical Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2025

Main Site

Reviews & discussions

(4.1)
Based on 288 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
33%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
4%
All reviews

Showing 45 reviews

1st year student

My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Three stars: Good

(3)

1 year ago

5th or higher year student

Review of Human Resource Management at Loughborough University:rnrnLoughborough University's Human Resource Management program offers a comprehensive and practical approach to preparing students for careers in HR. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including organizational behavior, recru...

(5)

1 year ago

3rd year student

It's a good course, I prefer the History side of the degree mainly and do not have much interest on the IR side. International Relations tends to be more theory focus but becomes extremely repetitive and boring.

(3)

1 year ago

4th year student

Four stars: Great

(4)

1 year ago

3rd year student

Brilliant lecture staff, all top tier professionals, module choices are predominately good, there are a few modules which were not as good. Very interesting field trips as well?

(5)

1 year ago

Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.

58%

Nightlife

med

49%

Political

med

66%

Creative

med

97%

Sporty

high

83%

Student Union

high

Source: University Student Reviews and Survey

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

86%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

79%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

72%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

91%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

high

How well organised is your course?

86%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

68%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

79%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

86%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

high

Discussions

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A leading university in the UK, Loughborough is extremely proud of its reputation for providing an unbeatable student experience. Founded over 100 years ago, Loughborough University produces research that matters and provides excellence in teaching and sport.

We are a family.

Loughborough is proud of its strong community feel, which is a defining feature across both of its Loughborough and London campuses. It’s what makes people’s experiences at Loughborough special and life-shaping.

We deliver a life-changing experience.

Both academically and socially, Loughborough is renowned for delivering a life-changing experience. We offer innovative programmes across a range of disciplines and equip students with the skills they need for their future careers. Many employers are impressed by the energy, enthusiasm and competitiveness that Loughborough graduates demonstrate.

We are committed to inclusion.

Our community is a diverse body of people with different perspectives, values and attitudes. We are working to create an inclusive environment where such differences are shared and valued and where all individuals can reach their full potential.

We take our responsibilities seriously.

Embedded into all our processes, we take sustainability and social responsibility very seriously and ensure that we manage our environmental impact at both a local and global level.

We are a world leader in sport.

Our hard-earned global reputation for sport is well known, and we strive to ensure everyone can enjoy sport regardless of their ability or level of interest. We create an inclusive, positive and life-shaping sporting experience for all through our world-leading coaching, outstanding student experiences, state-of-the-art facilities and impressive events.

We are Loughborough University.

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