Student life at Loughborough

You’re never far from your classes, the library, Students’ Union or accommodation – making life easier when you’re in a hurry. 

With great sport and leisure facilities, providing almost limitless opportunities, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your free time alongside your studies. 

And, if you need some advice, guidance or support, we’ve got that covered too. 

All our accommodation is on or close to campus. You can choose between catered and self-catered, tailored to various budgets and accessibility requirements. They provide lots of fun activities to get involved in including socials, sports and charity fundraisers. 

Each of our 17 halls has a unique character, but they all offer a safe, supportive and welcoming environment – helping you thrive, socially and academically.  

Our world-class sports facilities include all-weather pitches; badminton, squash and netball courts; an athletics centre; stadium; swimming pool and state-of-the-art gyms.

Whether you’re an elite athlete, looking to try something new, want to pursue an existing passion or simply enjoy watching live sport, we offer some of the best opportunities in the world.

We’re proud of our level playing field and strive to be global leaders in Para and disability sport – making activity accessible to everyone at every level. 

Learn more about your sporting opportunities as a student at Loughborough.

We’re enormously proud of our students.

Loughborough Students’ Union is among the highest rated and award-winning in the UK. Alongside an (almost) A-Z of clubs and societies, it provides you with a voice, offers academic support, cultivates innovators, raises money for charity, and has been a sporting legend for more than 40 years.

The Union building itself is a lively hub of venues, shops and eateries as well as study spaces and meeting rooms. 

Take a look at just a small selection of societies you can get involved with:

We want you to get the most out of your time with us. That’s why our Student Services teams are always on hand, ready to help.

Whether you want to brush up your language or study skills; need some sound careers or financial advice; have questions about your accommodation or work placement; or are struggling with a health or accessibility issue – they’re trained to give you the support and guidance you need to successfully navigate your university journey.  

We encourage you to be part of our cultural life.

For a great night out, the Cope Auditorium hosts National Theatre Live screenings as well as concerts, dance and drama productions. Get hands on with LU Arts’ busy programme of evening classes and one-off taster sessions – from screen printing to photography, wood turning to pasta making, crochet to song writing. They’re a great way to learn new skills, meet people and even add something a little bit different to your CV.