Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at Loughborough University, Leicester

3.9 /5

(18 Reviews)

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Overview

Loughborough University offers Urban PlanningBSc (Hons) to Indian students. It is university's flagship course. The duration of the course at the university is 3 years. While choosing this university, students must pay the tuition fee and living expenses required. To pursue this course, students will have to pay annual tuition fee of Pound 21,000 (INR 2,715,300). In addition, students will have to bear the living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. Indian students must appear for the following exams and obtain the minimum scores required: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹26.58 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Fees

Students interested in pursuing a Urban PlanningBSc (Hons) from Loughborough University must fulfil the associated monetary requirements that come with the course. The fee structure includes the payment of the first-year tuition fee. Students must also plan for some other costs they may incur associated with living in UK such as rent, food, medical, travel & other expenditures. The cost may vary as per the lifestyle being pursued by the students & some other fees that may be charged by Loughborough University over the duration of studies. The first year tuition fee for Urban PlanningBSc (Hons) is around Pound 21,000 (INR 2,715,300). For a more detailed fee breakdown regarding the Urban PlanningBSc (Hons) from Loughborough University, refer the table given below:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 26,58,118

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.577034 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ December 2024

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

78%
Applicant must have one of these following qualification:-

Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications. When awarded by CBSE, ISCE or West Bengal Exam Boards, we typically ask for results in the region of 78% - 88% average performance from best 4 subjects. For other state boards, we would be looking for achievement between 83% - 93% from best 4 subjects. Specific subject marks at Standard X or Standard XII may be required for some courses
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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
Overall score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each test

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Duolingo

No specific cutoff mentioned

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	Architecture The Complete University Guide, 2027
#1	Architecture The Guardian, 2027

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Average earning after 1 year	Pound 29,000
Average earning after 3 years	Pound 34,000
Average earning after 5 years	Pound 40,500
Internship Available	Yes

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Loughborough University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

72% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Sporty

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.2

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration2.9

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

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026Read more

Barath Kuber Verified Icon

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

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026Read more

Rohan Pereira Verified Icon

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

Reviewed on 29 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Sport Management - Batch of 2025

4.5

MSc. Sport Management review

Tips: Just keep immigration policies and changes to them in mind, as people usually think they can get immediate experience after uni. Unless you are prepared to deal with the struggles, in which case you should be okay. Heavy reliance on coursework: there are only a few exams for master's students, depending on your course, so it's not overly stressful.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes18 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 26 May 2026Read more

Anonymous

Accounting and Financial ManagementBSc (Hons) - Batch of 2028

4.2

Undergraduate Indian Students at Loughborough

Tips: Didn't face any culture shock when I shifted, but I think it's because I'm just like that. There is a huge Indian community here; they are really sweet and have amazing events and are really sweet and accommodating. Every year many students from India do come here, so you wouldn't be alone.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The teachers are nice. They are extremely helpful and polite. Obviously this is university, and you don't actually have much conversation with them, but still they support you with different things. I haven't seen much racism here from the faculty. The careers network is also useful.

Dislikes (Part time work): Off-campus opportunities are less, especially if you are trying in Loughborough. But if you look at Leicester and are willing to travel there, it's fine then. Leicester is a town nearby; you can go by bus, which is not that expensive, but it depends on the person if they are willing to travel. I recommend getting a bank contact where you have the flexibility to go when you want. They call you and inform you of availability.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1000

Prepping time for classes19 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 26600

Reviewed on 23 May 2026Read more

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Urban PlanningBSc (Hons)
at
Loughborough University
Highlights

Urban PlanningBSc (Hons) is offered by School of Civil and Building Engineering under Loughborough University, UK.
This a Bachelors level program of a course duration of 3 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.