Why choose Loughborough?
Choosing a University involves more than just selecting a degree programme. You are making a decision about where to spend the next few years of your life. There are many reasons why we are proud of what Loughborough has to offer you.
To find out more about why to choose Loughborough for your Postgraduate Study watch this short presentation given by Professor Patricia Carrillo, Director of Postgraduate Studies.
An attractive campus environment
Loughborough is the largest single-site campus in the U.K. It lies within walking distance of the town itself and is easily accessible by rail. It is close to Junction 23 of the M1 and to East Midlands International Airport.
A reputation for success
Independent surveys continue to show that industry has the highest regard for our graduates. The University is renowned for its continued technological innovation, recently winning a fifth Queen's Anniversary Prize. One of these Awards went to the School's Water, Engineering and Development Centre which specialises in work in developing countries.
Strong academic standards
Our degree programmes will train you to tackle the range of problems that you will encounter in a career in the construction and transport industries. We continually monitor programmes for quality and make improvements based on feedback from students and senior industrialists.
Industry's choice
Many companies target Loughborough when recruiting because they know that our graduates are of high quality and are well trained. Major companies are directly involved in sponsoring our degree programmes, supporting project work and providing industrial training. As a result, our graduate employment statistics are consistently first rate. Recent Graduate Recruiters surveys have consistently rated Loughborough's School of Civil & Building Engineering as the best overall for Construction and Civil Engineering graduates.
The University and facilities
Loughborough University was granted university status in 1966, but its history dates back to 1909 when Loughborough College was founded. The extensive campus brings together students from many different backgrounds with various subject interest, and provides the perfect environment for both academic and social pursuits. The University has excellent library and computing facilities that provide effective support for quality postgraduate training.
Accommodation
Many postgraduates choose to live in rented accommodation in the town, but the University also has excellent halls of residence reserved specifically for postgraduates. Further details can be found at www.lboro.ac.uk/sas.
Sports for all
The University is renowned for its international sporting successes, and there are fine sports facilities available for all students. These include swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, many sports pitches, all-weather play areas, four indoor sports halls and an athletics stadium. Sports clubs and the coaching available caters for all levels, from beginners to Olympic standard. For more information, visit the Sport at Loughborough pages on the Loughborough University website.
Clubs and societies
The University offers over 100 recreational clubs and societies to enable you to pursue existing interests or take up new ones.
Arts and entertainments
The University's Students' Union is the largest music and dance venue in Leicestershire. The Arts Centre is our forum for concerts, from opera to rock, as well as theatre and drama productions.
Support facilities
Student care and welfare is a priority at Loughborough, reflected in the professional services provided on-site by the Counselling Service, the Disabilities and Additional Needs Service, the Warden Service, Student Advice Centre, the Medical Centre, the Mathematics Learning Support Centre, the Language Support Centre and the Careers Service. For information about other student support and services, click here.
