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Loughborough University has an international
reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry,
and unrivalled sporting achievement.
In 2005 full-time students voted Loughborough
one of their favourite universities in the new National Student Survey,
and recently published league tables place Loughborough among the top 20
universities in the UK, confirming it as one of the country's leading
higher education institutions.
Loughborough is research-intensive. Its ethos from
its earliest days has been to produce highly relevant research that solves real
world problems to assist both business and industry, and improve people's
quality of life. Nearly half of the University's income is for research, and its
research partnerships and links with business and industry are the envy of other
institutions.
The 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
recognized research of international excellence in all departments and in
addition to eleven '5 grade' awards, the University was awarded the top '5*
grade' for work in Built Environment, Sports Science and Social Sciences.
Loughborough has also been awarded the highest level of funding per grant, of
any UK university, by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
The expertise of University staff in specific research areas is reflected in the
fact that Loughborough is providing five Sub-Panel Chairmen for the RAE in 2008.
In recognition of its contribution to the UK Higher
Education sector, Loughborough University research has been instrumental in the
award of an unbeaten five Queen's Anniversary Prizes: for its collaboration with
aerospace and automotive companies such as BAE Systems, Ford and Rolls Royce (1994);
for its work in developing countries (1998);
for pioneering research in optical engineering (2000);
for its world-leading role in sports research, education and development (2002);
and for its outstanding work in evaluating and helping to develop social
policy-related programmes (2005).
The quality of teaching at Loughborough is verified
by exceptionally high scores awarded under the Government's independent
assessment scheme, which have consistently put the University towards the very
top of the Teaching Quality league tables. This was highlighted in the 2005
Sunday Times University Guide, in which Loughborough came second only to
Cambridge in its teaching assessments. Recently the University was awarded more
than £6m to establish national Centres of Excellence in Teaching and Learning,
in Engineering and Mathematics.
To sustain this quality of teaching, the University
has developed strong academic, guidance and welfare systems that support
students throughout their education. Work placements, degree programmes
sponsored by industrial consortia, and an ever-growing International dimension
are all distinctive characteristics, while their industrial and professional
partnerships contribute to the outstanding employment prospects of their
graduates, who are consistently targeted by the UK's top recruiters.
Loughborough University has a wide range of
facilities that are open to students, staff, visitors and the local community.
Amenities on campus include lecture theatres,
laboratories, a major library and
extensive IT network, an Arts
Centre, two theatres, conference and hotel accommodation, restaurants,
banks, shops, a health centre and Loughborough
Students' Union, which is uniquely owned and run by their students.
The University has the country's largest
concentration of world-class training facilities across a wide range of sports,
available for the enthusiastic amateur as well as elite performers. These
include an indoor athletics centre and outdoor stadium, sports halls and
all-weather pitches, a 50m swimming pool, squash, badminton and netball courts,
an indoor tennis centre and outdoor courts, and state of the art fitness centres.
National and regional centres for many sports are also located on campus,
including the ECB National Cricket Centre and the LTA Tennis Academy.
The locality and amenities at the University add up
to a superb venue for both business conferences and private functions.
Imago, the conference and events unit of the University, offers an array of
facilities for meetings, seminars, conferences, exhibitions and events.
Throughout the year the University and the Students'
Union organise a variety of events, many of which are open to the local
community. These include the annual bonfire and firework display, a
variety of musical and theatrical performances and a series of lectures by
Loughborough academics and guest speakers.
Other campus facilities
and services
Why Choose Loughborough University
Loughborough University is...
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A Top 15 UK University - for 4 consecutive years.
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Placed in the top 5 for Teaching Quality in ranking
of all UK Universities.
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Ranked second in the UK for the Employability of
their Graduates.
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A Research-Intensive University having the
second-highest income from Industry.
Loughborough University has...
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One of the largest single-site campus in the UK
offering a safe environment with comprehensive facilities for international
students. A 360 degree view of Loughborough is available.
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Extensive on-campus and nearby private sector
accommodation catering for every need and budget.
A thriving community of 2,500 international students from over 80 countries.
(total number of students: 14,500)
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Direct rail link to London which only takes 90
minutes.
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A dedicated International Careers Adviser within
the University Careers Service.
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The best and most extensive sports facilities of
any University in the UK.
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An International Students Association run by
students for students. At the April 2005 Loughborough International Day, 49
countries were represented in traditional dress offering home-made food and
handicrafts.
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Comprehensive professional support services
including: Student Accommodation Services, Loughborough Students Union Student
Advice Centre, English Language Study Unit, Careers Service, Disability and
Additional Needs Service, International Office, Counselling Services,
Loughborough Students Union Employment Exchange and an on campus Medical
Centre.
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Loughborough is a great place to enjoy yourself
while attaining a internationally-respected qualification.
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Lasting friendships develop quickly here and
graduates love to talk about the "Loughborough Experience" and they are
convinced you will too.
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