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Loughborough University Architecture & PlanningCourse duration & fees
| Courses | 1st Year Tuition Fees | Duration & Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
B.Arch(10 courses) | INR 27 L - 39 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 3-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo |
B.E. / B.Tech(1 course) | INR 31 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo |
BBA(1 course) | INR 36 LGet Fee Details | Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo |
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 74% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Sporty
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.2
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs3.2
Quality of faculty4.8
Student Life4.4
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.7
Indian Food3.6
Permanent Immigration2.9
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Anonymous
MSc Management - Batch of 2024
4.1
A great experience for learning and personal growth
Tips: Loughborough University offers a supportive learning environment and a great student experience. Moving to the UK helped me become more independent, adapt to a new culture, and develop both personally and academically. I would recommend researching the cost of living and accommodation before arriving.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 900
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000
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Anonymous
MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2024
3.8
Lboro: Worth it if you're prepared
Tips: Lboro has a strong campus culture—sports, societies, and networking are central. The cultural shift is real but manageable; British social norms take time to read. I had an excellence scholarship from the university of 20%, and that was taken off the fee. Overall an excellent experience with the university and the course, though the job market post-study is harder than expected.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Look, the job market right now is brutal, and relying just on your piece of paper isn't going to get you anywhere. Unless you're actively hustling, meeting people in the industry, and building actual practical skills on the side, you might struggle to see a real payoff. If you can handle the financial stress and actually put in the work to stand out, there are definitely jobs out there. Just go into this with your eyes open.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 850
Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 41400
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Siddharth Shah
MSc in Design Innovation Management - Batch of 2024
3.6
I feel it is a must to experience something magical in your life.
Tips: The culture shock is real—honestly, you feel it the second you step off the plane. One thing I’d say is don’t try to force your old habits on people here; everyone really values their personal space, and they’ll respect you way more if you do the same. You’ve got to actually open your mind to how people live here instead of just sticking to what you knew back in India. You’re spending a lot to be here, so you might as well grow with the place.
I think a lot of students get blinded by the glamour of living abroad, but the reality is it gets lonely, even if you’re hanging out with friends. You also have to force yourself to speak up. If you stay quiet, you just get overlooked, period. Regarding scholarships, having solid grades from back home is the easiest way in since most of it’s automatic. But for everything else, a killer portfolio and SOP are what really set you apart. I’m honestly so happy I chose Loughborough London. My whole outlook on design has changed—the subjects and the way they actually teach you is just on a different level compared to what I was used to.
Likes (Public transportation): Every public transport system in London is well connected, accessible, and inclusive for all, I have seen disabled people climb up and about bus and tubes smoothly and efficiently, which speaks alot for the way the public transport system is designed. The overall connectivity is awesome, you may be anywhere in London you'll definitely find a tube or bus back home. In terms of affordability, one way trip avg cost about 2 pounds, that's about 200 rupees. This may be bus or train. Monthly about 40 to 50 pounds can be spent on travel alone.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Chances of permanent settlement is a dicey matter to me, it comes down to catering to a lot of decisions and sacrifice before you can actually commit yourself to a different city or country of your choice, besides the government policies for immigrants are not in flavour to them completely, you may now have to spend upto 10 years to be eligible for a PR, and then there are also almost 40 percent taxes that you pay off from your learnings to the government. To survive in that economy you need a lot more than just your degree Certificate. Given the chance to move out there, I would personally take because the opportunity would be great for work. Especially in design management, the role and work is highly appreciated and value.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 10000
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 150000
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Barath Kuber
MSc in Automotive Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.3
A place where different cultures feel one with endless opportunities if you have a defined path.
Tips: It was totally a different experience. Since I came on the September intake, everything started with reduced daylight and could weather, which we were never used to before. Second, the food, which you have to cook on your own to taste all your home country's styles. Third, you will have classes only 3 to 4 days a week and only 2 to 4 hours a day which means you have to study more on your own. Regarding scholarship, I got 20% education on total fees, and it is applicable to everyone who is applying to my university, with the condition that you do not have any other scholarship in place. I am very much satisfied with my university, as it gave me a whole new exposure to the cultural richness, friendly staff and environment, and the importance they give to sports. The modules that I had in my course are finely crafted to current market trends, and the exposure to MIRA was one of the biggest highlights.
Dislikes (Indian Food): I rated Indian food low mostly because the price of eating out in restaurants around Loughborough is just way too high for a student budget, so I ended up cooking almost all my meals myself. When you actually break down the costs, eating out makes zero financial sense. Like, you can literally go to the local shops, buy a tub of Dosa batter for maybe £2.50, and easily make 10 to 12 dosas right in your student accommodation. Meanwhile, if you go to an actual Indian restaurant here, you're paying a minimum of £4.50—if not way more—for just a single Dosa. Honestly, the food outside is decent, but it's an occasional luxury rather than an everyday thing because those prices will absolutely drain your bank account if you aren't careful.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 700
Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 28000
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Rohan Pereira
MSc in Sport Management, Politics and International Development - Batch of 2025
4.3
My recommendations for studying at Loughborough University - and having an experience of a lifetime!
Tips: Before you even drop down here, make sure to check out what Loughborough has going on with their facilities, clubs, and random programs. The uni runs a bunch of pre-arrival virtual meetups with the staff and current students, and you should 100% skip the hesitation and jump on those calls to get a feel for the place.
I actually managed to do my master's here through a fully funded Chevening Scholarship. If you’ve already been working in your industry for a few years, you seriously need to check out the criteria for Chevening or any other funding options and just go for it. Getting that financial weight off your shoulders means you can completely throw yourself into the classes and the social life here—which is honestly an unforgettable experience.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The lecturers here are absolute experts when it comes to sports management, development, and the political side of it all. They make classes super interactive, which actually helps you take in the information without getting overwhelmed since they use a ton of real examples. Plus, a lot of them are actively running massive research projects in their fields. Because of that, everything they teach is backed by actual data and real-world practice, not just boring textbook theories.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The options for Indian food (restaurants and groceries) in the town and on campus are limited. Also, they do serve Indian food in the university cafeteria on certain days of the week. However, Leicester is 20 minutes away, which has plenty of Indian food options.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1100
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound
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Rahul Kumar
English and Sport ScienceBA (Hons) - Batch of 2025
3.6
Strong Opportunity That Cultivates Growth
Tips: Students should know that the university offers a very independent learning environment compared to what many international students may be used to. Time management, self-discipline, and being proactive with academics, networking, and career opportunities are very important. The campus infrastructure, facilities, student support and extracurricular opportunities are excellent especially for sports and student life. However students should also realistically understand the current UK job market and plan early for internships, placements, networking and skill development if they are aiming for post-study employment. At the same time, opportunities (such as part-time work and research projects by the University) are not always handled to you automatically. Students who actively follow up, network, and show initiative tend to benefit the most. For example, I was able to get involved in a university-liked research project because I consistently followed up and stayed engaged with the opportunity rather than waiting for it to come to me. I would also recommend making full use of the university support systems, such as academic tutors, careers services, societies, social events, and wellbeing resources, as they genuinely help students settled in and get the most out of the experience. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.
Likes (Quality of faculty): I gave the faculty a full 5/5 because the professors were seriously amazing—super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and always had our backs. The teaching style was really engaging, and having great campus facilities to back it up made a huge difference. A lot of the lecturers actually brought real-world experience into the room, including former athletes, alumni, and industry pros who are still connected to the university.
I also loved how open they were to just sitting down for a chat or giving feedback outside of normal lecture hours. On top of that having a personal academic tutor was a lifesaver. They’d regularly check in to see how we were coping with the workload and life in general offering one-on-one help whenever we needed it. Plus, being able to run through our coursework outlines with the examiners beforehand was huge—it took away the guesswork and showed us exactly how to lock in better grades.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I only gave it a 2/5 because trying to crack the UK job market right now is an absolute nightmare if you're an international student. It’s especially brutal for fresh graduates who actually need visa sponsorship. Sure, the uni has things like career fairs and counseling, but at the end of the day, you're completely stuck dealing with terrible market conditions and companies that just refuse to sponsor.
It’s way easier to just land a short 6-month contract, but honestly, that’s just a temporary band-aid. It doesn't actually solve the long-term issue of getting a stable visa.
Total Monthly ExpensePound 1200
Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryPound 18000
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 months ago
Loughborough University is ranked at #8 in the Complete University Guide Rankings 2027. Going by this ranking, Loughborough University ranks among the Top 10 UK Universities. Also, in the Guardian rankings, this university ranks at #9 in 2027.
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Ishita Singh
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
Indian students must meet the entry requiremens given below for admission to Loughborough University-
- UG: The students must have completed Class 12 with 78% - 88% average in best 4 subjects in CBSE, ICSE, and West Bengal exam boards. For other state boards, 83% - 93% is required in the best of 4 subj
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Bhumika Kaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
As per the Complete University Guide rankings from 2017-2027, Loughborough University ranks among the Top 10 in the UK. In the Complete University Guide rankings 2027, this university is ranked at #8. Whereas, in The Guardian rankings, this university ranks at #9 in the UK in 2027.
Globally, in the
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Gunjan Thapa
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
Yes, Indian food is available at the Loughborough Uni. The Village Bar serves Indian, Mexican, full English breakfast, and more. There are several Indian restaurants nearby that also serve traditional Indian food.
This includes the Everest Lounge, Eastern Spice, and Ryan's Indian Cuisine.
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Akash Gaur
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
Loughborough Uni ranks among the top 200 universities globally for its MBA program. On a country-level, it ranks around the top 10 universities in the UK for the same.
Check the table below to see how prominent university ranking platforms rate Loughborough for its MBA program:
| Platform | Loughborough University Ranking |
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| The Guardian 2027 (Business and Management Studies) | #10 in the UK |
| The Complete University Guide 2027 (Business and Management) | #14 in the UK |
| QS World Global MBA Ranking 2027 | #171 in the world |
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| University City | Leicester, Leicestershire, UK |
| Population of City | 3,29,839 |
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