Loughborough University

This well-renowned public research university is situated in the beautiful market town of Loughborough in the East Midlands. The campus property is on a sprawling 440-acre single site, which makes it one of the most unique and beautiful places that you can study anywhere in the UK. The campus and grounds have an extensive history, and the picturesque gardens require a team of 29 Grounds and Garden staff to maintain the outdoor spaces. It is actually the size of 7,040 tennis courts (if you can imagine what that would look like!).

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Consistently, you’ll see Loughborough University in the Top 5 universities in the UK, with high rankings in the league tables every year. As well as a focus on research, the university is highly regarded as a great place to boost your employability, as it offers great links to work placements in the industry as well as future career advice of the highest order. Most students will have a year in industry placement as part of a degree when studying here. The Careers Network source and advertise part-time jobs on campus and in the town, and also guides students with CV development. The Personal Best programme is designed to maximize the potential of each student, with practical advice on career opportunities and how to promote your personal skills and attributes in a work setting.

You’ll find a 24/7 library during term and revision times. It is an expansive place, the four-storey Pilkington Library, with over 1,300 study spaces and 250 PCs for students to utilise, alongside a large bank of books, journals, and specialist databases.

The Students’ Union

The Students’ Union is home to over 170 different societies and clubs. The SU is also home to a 4,000-capacity nightclub that’s spread over two floors, places to eat and drink, as well as different volunteering opportunities, community projects to get involved with, and plenty of fun weekly events throughout the year. The university has an impeccable sporting record (it has been British Universities and Colleges Sports -BUCS- Champions for 40 years!).

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