UCAS code: L79
Loughborough University is a top 10 UK university (Complete University Guide 2026) with a reputation for excellence. The University has a huge variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to choose from, and the award-winning student experience and community spirit sets it apart. The beautiful campus offers inspirational learning and sporting facilities, as well as open green spaces.
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•Undergraduate
£28.5k
Average graduate salary92%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
92%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Loughborough University
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Loughborough University

See Loughborough University’s incredible campus and explore all the ways you can see it for yourself. Picture your future at the University and discover the world-class facilities as well as the unrivalled student experience the campus offers. There are opportunities to visit Loughborough’s campus in person and ways you can explore the campus virtually.
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Wide variety of clubs and societies to chose from allowing all to get involved.rnBars and clubs are brilliant rncampaigns and representation of student issues regonised all the time through posters,events,marches,etc.
1 year ago
Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn
1 year ago
Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.
1 year ago
Wellbeing and Mental health support- Very beneficial in helping me achieve success to help manage my difficulties and challenges. rn
1 year ago
University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...
1 year ago
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...
1 year ago
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
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%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
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?
88%
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?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
81%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
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
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
high
Students are talking about Loughborough University on The Student Room.
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 team Loughborough.
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.
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