Aeronautical and Automotive Visit Day

Congratulations on your offer to study with us in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering. Find out more about what we have planned for your Visit Day below. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Our top tips

Our visit days are the perfect chance for you to have a sneak peek into your future and find out more about your course, the campus and student life. You'll also have the opportunity to ask our academic tutors and current students any questions you may have, remember, no question is too big or too small.

We do our very best to ensure everyone who comes to visit us has an enjoyable and informative experience. Watch the video below to hear from our current students about their top tips for attending a visit day.

What to expect on the day

Itinerary

 Please note, the itinerary is subject to change. 

Time

Event
10:00 - 10:15

Registration and refreshments
Register your attendance with us so that we can keep you posted on the next steps of your application. Once done, grab yourself some refreshments ahead of the formal welcome.
10:15 - 10:45

Welcome to Aeronautical or Automotive Engineering | Presentation and Sample Lecture
A formal welcome talk where you can find out more about our Department and gain a true insight into your course through our sample lecture.
10:45 - 11.15

Placements presentation 
Find out more about the opportunities and benefits available to all of our Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering students.
11:15 - 11:30

Break
11:30 - 12:30 Student ambassador led Department tour
See where you will be studying including our dedicated Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering facilities, as well as our state-of-the-art STEMLab
12:30 - 13:15 Lunch
A chance to informally network with our current students and chat with your potential new coursemates!
13:15 - 13:45 Hands on experience (applicants only)
An opportunity to get a feel for the teaching you will enjoy during your course at Loughborough.
13:15 - 13:45

Guests Q&A session (guests only)
13:45 - 14:45

Optional campus tour
Make sure you're in comfy shoes as we'll be taking you around our campus to show you everything we have to offer here at Loughborough.

Useful information

Register your vehicle

You must register your vehicle when attending your visit day. Full details on how to pre-register your car or how to register on the day for free are available on the Visit Day Parking page.

Directions to Loughborough University

  • M1: Loughborough is situated just off Junction 23 of the M1 in Leicestershire, mid-way between Leicester and Nottingham. Visitors are requested to head for the West Entrance to the University, and take the first exit at the first roundabout.
  • Please also see our how to find us page for more driving instructions.
  • A6 from North and South: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
  • A60 from Nottingham or A511 from Leicester or Burton: follow signs for Loughborough, then University and/or Nanpantan.
  • Please park in Car Park 1, situated behind S-Building.

For the railway station and Loughborough town centre, the Kinch Sprint bus departs from outside the Wolfson School every 10 minutes within term time.

If you wish to order a taxi for your return journey, please do so upon arrival at the registration desk or as soon as you are able.

  • Nottingham East Midlands Airport is a 20-minute taxi ride from Loughborough University.
  • A Skylink service runs from Nottingham East Midlands Airport to Loughborough town centre, where you will need to connect with the University Sprint service (see travelling by train and coach for further instructions).

Get in touch

If you have any questions at all or can no longer attend, we're here to help! Please get in touch using the contact details below.

Rachael Lovett

Student Support Administrator

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