Here at Loughborough we take pride in offering an experience and creating a community that you can be proud to be a part of. Loughborough University is proud of its long history as an institution of further and higher education. Thanks to the vision of its founding father, Dr Herbert Schofield, it has been able to grow and develop into one of the country’s top universities.
Our teaching and learning offers academic excellence in a broad range of disciplines, from sport and exercise science to engineering, business and the arts, and was recently awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our renowned student experience gives every student the opportunity they need to achieve their full potential. Our strong connections to industry boost these opportunities by providing students with access to placements. They also form the backbone of our enterprising outlook which is helping business to innovate, expand and improve performance.
Our approach to creating an exceptional student experience and delivering the highest level of teaching and learning is quite simple; we put our students at the heart of everything we do. The positive impact of this approach was highlighted in the National Student Survey 2017 results, when Loughborough was ranked the top mainstream university in England for overall satisfaction.
Our outstanding research is generating globally important work that is driven by society’s need for solutions to real-life issues, making it not only cutting-edge, but relevant too. Our reputation for sporting excellence, which spans performance, facilities, expertise and working partnerships, confirms our position as the number one university for sport. Our superb 440 acre single-site campus is the University’s most glorious asset, offering great facilities for students, staff and visitors to the University.
Our Students' Union is one of the very best in the country and is one of the only unions to be owned and managed by students. The elements above, combined with our focus and a strong sense of community spirit, has created something that is truly special and distinctive amongst UK universities.
Our students, graduates, staff and campus-based partners are at the heart of all we do. They’re the key to our continuous success. Within this close-knit community there is an atmosphere of determination and a will to succeed, which creates an environment that motivates everyone to be the best they can be. Our students are proud of their association with the University, with many returning to campus after graduation, to either continue with their education, partner with the University through work, or in some cases develop their professional career as an employee of the University
We also provide a diverse and multicultural environment with over 20% of our employee numbers represented by international members of staff, covering over 90 different nationalities. We attract outstanding academics who are enthusiastic about their subjects and leaders in their field. Find out more about the high standard of teaching our academic staff provide in the Learning and teaching section.
We recognise how important it is to invest in the development of our staff. That’s why every member of staff at Loughborough can access a full range of development opportunities. We are also proud to hold a bronze institutional award for Athena Swan; which shows our commitment to recruiting, retaining and promoting women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Manufacturing in Higher Education.
As a university we are renowned for the relevance of our research. Our results help business and industry to compete more effectively, shape public policy and ultimately improve the quality of people’s lives. Our research strengths span the arts, humanities, social sciences, sport, science, design, engineering and mathematics. Many of these individual strengths cluster around themes and we call these enduring world-class research areas our Beacons.
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Loughborough University is a wonderful Campus university with some cool accommodation for 1st years. It also has some large and useful lecture theatres. Great food and good selection of accommodation and course choices.
By Jamie Stroud (Jun, 2018) |
Along with supportive staff, amazing accommodation and sporting facilities that are out of this world, this University is an incredibly special place. I am very lucky to have been part of the award winning student experience that contributes so much to local and national communities and charities. At Loughborough, nobody is left alone and everyone is encourage and supported to do their best. I loved being part of the SNO society and Action Volunteering, where I worked at the Soup Kitchen in town and helped at a local school to build their play area equipment. I met so many friends and I would recommend that others consider Loughborough as their choice of University. !
By Claire Smith (Jun, 2018) |
attending a course at that institution and what we have experience as a group from the Caribbean ( 7 stars thumps up ) the settings of the dorms, admin, the professionalism of all the lecturers, coaches of the various sports teams, the infrastructures of the various sport facilities and so many other infrastructures, student union, play fields, etc. A never to forget awesome experience and being involve in so many activities around the surrounding communities and junior school. it!s one of the best university in the world.
By Davian Grant (Oct, 2017) |
Spent four years here both as an Undergraduate and as a postgraduate in the English and Drama department. Course and staff were fantastic and helpful, but what really made my life at Loughborough so brill was the Students' Union. Best in the country for a reason - not only are the club nights more fun than a city, but I made my home there because of societies.
By Alex Jones (Oct, 2017) |
An absolutely excellent campus, well worth a visit. The staff are knolwedgable, and very helpful to prospective students...
By Sue Manning (Aug, 2017) |
I am a first year student and honestly everything is a blur. I feel like the staff is kind of ignorant. 1/10 of the staff is helpful and kind the rest seem to think the students are superhuman or something. I have already had a couple staff members mistreat me. I feel very left out. I have had a lot of mental breakdowns due to the work load thrown onto me. And some parts of the study systems are so flawed. But I have to continue and keep positive because i am here to attain a degree no matter what the price. The facilities are great nonetheless.
By Thomas (Aug, 2017) |
Not only was one year of Art Foundation and three years of Woven Textiles utterly brilliant, Loughborough has gone one step further. They now support my Woven Textiles business 'Weaversmith' through the fabulous program 'The Studio'. This is two years of business training, mentoring, funding and workspace. Thank you Loughborough University!
By Emily (Aug, 2016) |
A fantastic University where I obtained a 2:1 in English and Drama, but more importantly, made friends for life. I am very proud to have been part of the Loughborough Family.
By Jess Excell (Aug, 2016) |
Loughborough University is not only the best University for Sport, but also the best for Student Enterprise.
With help from Loughborough University, I set up my personal training business called onesixeight: fitness, whilst studying Sport Management in 2010.
The University have supported me throughout and I am very happy to base my business on campus and to be working with Loughborough on their new London campus too.
By Becky Noah (Aug, 2015) |
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The vibrant learning atmosphere and dedicated faculty at this University have truly transformed my son's educational journey, fostering remarkable growth and confidence in his abilities.
By Buhle Ndlovu (May, 2024) |