The Loughborough experience

Loughborough University is well known for offering a life-changing experience, both academically and socially.

Our academic experience delivers innovative programmes that span a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business and the arts.

Our award-winning student experience, students’ union, sports clubs, societies, and community spirit are further reasons our students are so passionate and proud to be here.

Whether it’s volunteering and fundraising, or completing an industry-based project, our students gain valuable experience and transferable skills – all while having the time of their life. FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021

The academic experience

Inspiring programmes

We deliver inspiring taught programmes that prepare our students for future success. Programmes and modules are reviewed constantly to ensure our course content reflects developments in society and ultimately creates highly employable graduates.

Dynamic learning

We deliver programmes that are enhanced by the latest and most appropriate technologies for students completing their degrees in a digital world.

This includes lecture capture, online assessments, a virtual learning environment, personal tutoring, and digital learning resources. Outstanding academics

We attract academics from across the world who are specialists in their field, enthusiastic about their subjects, and are at the forefront of current research.

Getting down to business

From inspired idea to the next big business start-up, the University supports students and graduates throughout their enterprise journeys, with valuable opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, skills and knowledge.

A global experience

All students can study abroad, complete a placement overseas, or learn a new language.

TOP THREE FOR COURSE SATISFACTION THE GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLE 2021

AWARDED 5* FOR TEACHING INTERNATIONAL QS STARS SCHEME 2020

TOP 50 UNIVERSITY IN EUROPE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION EUROPEAN TEACHING RANKINGS 2019

RANKED 2ND* IN ENGLAND FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2021

*Based on English HEIs excluding specialists, FECs and alternate providers

The social experience

One of the best students’ unions in the UK

Right at the very heart of our award-winning student experience sits Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) which is run entirely by our students, for our students.

LSU work to ensure all Loughborough students have equal opportunities to progress and develop personally, socially, and academically. They provide access to a wide range of activities, clubs, societies, and services, that ensure life at Loughborough remains vibrant, rewarding and brimming with opportunity.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST INDEPENDENTLY OWNED STUDENTS’ UNIONS

1ST FOR SOCIETIES AND SPORTS WHATUNI? STUDENT CHOICE AWARDS 2020

MORE THAN 120 SOCIETIES THAT MEET ALMOST EVERY NEED FIVE-STAR RATING FOR CLUBS AND SOCIETIES BEST UK UNIVERSITIES 2020, STUDENTCROWD

HALLS OF RESIDENCE FOR STUDENTS TO MAKE LIFELONG MEMORIES Support along the way

Several support services are available to students on both our campuses. Our support staff and the services they provide are there to help students get the most out of their time at Loughborough.

A place to call home

The community spirit in our halls of residence is unrivalled by any UK university. You will be living with students from all walks of life, from different parts of the world.

Incredible facilities

We continually invest in our facilities to enhance our students’ experience. In recent years this has included:

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INVESTMENT IN TEACHING FACILITIES ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAMPUS, INCLUDING STEMLAB AND THE WEST PARK TEACHING HUB ALMOST

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INVESTED IN NEW HALLS OF RESIDENCE

See page 10 for more about our campus facilities.

Discover more about the Loughborough experience at:

lsu.co.uk

/loughboroughsu @LoughboroughSU /LoughboroughSU