Engineeringat Loughborough

Engineering at Loughborough

We have been teaching courses in engineering since 1909 and are one of the largest engineering universities in the UK.

We are proud of our reputation in teaching and research with major employers targeting our graduates because of their unique combination of transferable skills and technical knowledge.

100 years of women engineers at Loughborough

In 1919, four female engineering students were admitted onto otherwise entirely male dominated engineering programmes at the then Loughborough Technical College. 100 years on, Loughborough University now welcomes and celebrates many female engineers every year.

Find out how we are marking the centenary of this milestone and discover how our students are shaping the future of engineering.

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  • Loughborough University ranked 5th in ‘Table of Tables’

    Times Higher Education 2020

  • Loughborough University voted the Best Student Experience over the last 10 years (2007-17)

    Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey

  • Equal 1st for Queens Anniversary Prizes in ‘Engineering and Technology’

    The most prestigious national recognition available to universities

  • Rated 5 stars plus for excellence, QS Stars

    Rated world class in a broad range of areas, with cutting edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching

Find an engineering course Why study engineering

Find an engineering course

Find out more about our engineering departments and browse the many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes available to study.

Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Undergraduate study Postgraduate study

Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Undergraduate study Postgraduate study

Bioengineering

Undergraduate study

Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate study Postgraduate study

Materials

Undergraduate study Postgraduate study

Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Undergraduate study Postgraduate study

Why study engineering

If you enjoy maths, science and technology subjects and have an appetite for problem solving, a career in engineering might be the perfect choice for you. Engineers save lives, lead major technological breakthroughs, manage some of the world’s biggest projects and shape the future of society.

Outstanding industry links

If you’re looking to gain hands-on experience at some of the world's top engineering companies, we are the place for you. We send over 15%* more students on engineering placements than any other UK university.

*2016/17 HESA UG Student Record: Engineering & Technology

Outstanding employability

With a degree from us you can expect to have gained a diverse skill set. This will include project management, team work, leadership, business acumen and people management as well as technical expertise, setting you up for a successful career.

The placement experience gave me the opportunity to prove my abilities and meant that securing my first role in industry was straightforward.

Karl Pallas

Quantity Surveyor, Kier

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  • 94%

    94% of students employed or in further study within 6 months of graduation 1

  • 96%

    96% of employed students in professional or graduate level positions 2

  • £28k

    Average starting salary 3

1. DLHE, 2016 graduates. Full-time UK first degree students available for work or study

2. DLHE, 2016 graduates in full-time employment. UK/EU & Channel Isles, FT first degree students.

3. DLHE, 2016 graduates. Mean salary, FT UK & Channel Isles first degree students in professional employment.

Superb purpose built facilities

Our purpose built facilities allow you to put theory into practice on industrial standard equipment. Our courses have a very practical focus and include a considerable amount of hands on time within our world-class laboratories.

World-leading research

We are ranked as a top 10 research university in England in the Research Excellence Framework. Every day our academics work to provide world-leading engineering solutions to today’s global challenges.

Amazing award winning experiences

As well as getting involved in exciting and unique hands-on activities, Loughborough University is known for offering a life-changing student experience, which is why we were voted the Best Student Experience over the last 10 years in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey (2007-2017).

Formula Student racing carStudents using flight simulatorSmiling students outside Hazlerigg buildingStudent in laboratoryStudents' Union sign

A range of exciting and unique experiences on our courses

  • Flight testing Jetstream aircraft
  • Team work and leadership development
  • Professional vehicle testing
  • Industrial site visits
  • Guest lectures from engineering leaders

Get involved in a range of engineering or non-engineering clubs and societies

  • Hands-on motor sports experience
  • Women's Engineering Society
  • Over 170 Students' Union societies

Visit us

The best way to experience our outstanding campus and superb facilities is to come and see it for yourself. You will also get the chance to meet our internationally acclaimed team, check out our accommodation and meet our current students.

Student in their accommodationSunny day on campusHazlerigg in the sunshineStudent helping during an open day
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The handy way to access A-level maths formulae

As nearly all of our engineering courses require A-level maths, we have developed Mathscard®. Mathscard® offers all the really useful pure maths formulae you need, both printed and online, making them ideal for home and revision use. The printed card and the Mathscard® app are completely free of charge.

Visit the Mathscard® website to find out more