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Loughborough University

1,832 Loughborough University reviews

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Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
(4.5)
  • Loughborough University
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Pooja Prakash Dhami
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Chemistry PhD

University rating (5)

I just got here a month ago and I already feel very included. The university puts in a lot of effort to ensure the students have a good experience. Very relaxed work environment. Loving the extra-curricular.

Reviewed: 27 October 2023
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Millie Lawrence
1 review
SECOND YEAR

Sociology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

Great location for me personally, as I came from a rural Norfolk area while I would say for some its small town would be an aspect to not like. The well-being team are extremely professional and go above and beyond to help! Love studying at lboro!

Reviewed: 25 October 2023
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Abigail Perry
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Psychology (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

There is a lot of different opportunities to get involved in, from sports teams to societies and building career skills. There is also good support from lecturers when asking questions. It could be improved by reducing the number of cars covering the paths on campus.

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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Malachi Odulawa
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Psychology BSc (Hons)

University rating (4)

Good

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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Rhys Bennett
Aged 18-24 years
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Mechanical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)

University rating (4)

It's a great campus. It is big so take around 15 minutes to get from one end to the other but there is a lot of stuff going on all the time here. Good variety in accommodation with lots of options for 2nd year onwards. The biggest downside to Loughborough is it's quite far from any shops and the town centre. There is a bus and the walk is nice but sometimes you want a Tesco wich is right outside campus. Apart from that it's a lively uni and I'm happy here

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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Joe Watson
1 review
THIRD YEAR

Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)

University rating (4)

Student life - Good Students' Union, poor nightlife in town, easy to get to Nottingham Campus - Really nice campus, good range of accommodation options, amazing sport ls facilities Location - Trains often require connections, Loughborough town severely lacking amenities

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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sean murphysmith
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Accounting and Financial Management (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

University rating (5)

The campus is amazing, it’s very nice to just walk about and there’s many spots to sit down and study, chat or grab some food. The sports facilities span the whole campus, and they are all amazing. There are very good gyms either side of campus so you’ll never have to walk more than 10 minutes for a work out. The only problems with the gyms is that they are relatively expensive compared to other universities and they are often very busy. There’s loads of opportunities to get involved with sports from competitive au to not so competitive ims and not at all competitive lifestyle sports, so there will something for everyone. There is lots of readily available support for students who are struggling with anything ranging from general financial problems to struggling to understand certain modules on your course. There is a good balance between the amount of lectures and the amount of tutorials or seminars which has allowed me to really grasp my topics. There is a lot of extra reading if you’re not used to doing this however this should be expected for most universities and most courses really. The location is good with loughborough being a relatively quiet town (busy on the market day) and there’s a good range of supermarkets within walking distance. The nightlife in the town is questionable with some nights clubs being packed and others them being completely empty. The students union however is close to home and guaranteed to be packed. Theres two floors so a good range of music is played and everyone can enjoy themselves. Drinks are standard prices. The accommodation is amazing in places and not so good in others. It depends how much your paying really. The hall committee always put on great events though whichever halls your in which gives a nice tight knit community feel. The catered food is really good for if you’re not that great of a cook, and is definitely worth it in my opinion considering you don’t have to buy food or cook it or make the trek to the shops. Other students are really welcoming and nice, it should be easy to make plenty of friends. I really do love this uni and i’m glad i picked it, i’m sure you would be too!

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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Vincent
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Civil Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)

University rating (5)

Very nice

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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alice robinson
1 review
FOURTH YEAR+

History BA (Hons)

University rating (5)

Amazing

Reviewed: 20 October 2023
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Shivam Talreja
1 review
FIRST YEAR

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

University rating (5)

Loughborough university is a 500+ acre campus with unimaginable sporting and general facilities. The university is ranked #1 in the world for sport related subjects but is also a great destination for other courses and subjects. I love that it is in a small town and not in a busy city. The city centre still has you covered when you want some population and things to do. I guess the only let down is there being no free gym for the university students.

Reviewed: 17 October 2023
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