Chemical Engineering

World leading engineering

We possess a reputation within industry and academia for research excellence and producing highly trained, well-educated and professional chemical engineers.

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Undergraduate study

Postgraduate taught

Postgraduate research

  • Top 5 for Chemical Engineering The Guardian University Guide, 2023
  • £29, 500 average starting salary Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2019-20 graduates
  • Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering The Complete University Guide 2023 
  • Year-long work placement and overseas study options
  • Accredited courses benchmarked against internationally recognised standards
  • Research-informed teaching and project work, ensuring students are fully equipped to meet 21st century challenges

Facilities

  • Over 50 fully operational experimental rigs
  • Igloo: our new interactive learning facility
  • Full height pilot lab with mezzanine
  • 87 seater IT Laboratory
  • Spray dryer
  • Hydrocyclone
  • Gas fluidised beds and many more…

Oliver

Chemical Engineering MEng

I have had an enjoyable experience at Loughborough and have developed both academically and socially.

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Events

Forthcoming engineering events and seminars

Serving Society

Find out how we’re equipping the next generation of chemical engineers
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STEMLab

Our brand new £17m facility.
centre for biological engineering

Centre for Biological Engineering

Aiming to improve the nation’s quality of life.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for students and staff

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+44 (0)1509 222533

Department of Chemical Engineering
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU

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