Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Our visit days are an opportunity for you to find out more about the course, the campus, the student experience we are famed for, and to ask our staff and current students any questions you may have.
Getting the best out of your visit day
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.
Please note, the itinerary is subject to change. The itineraries below are updated a week before each event.
What to expect on the day
To find out more about what your visit day entails, click on the course you applied for below.
Architecture BArch
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:50 | Registration |
| 10:05 | Welcome and introduction |
| 11:00 |
Activity Accompany persons to attend an introduction to the School |
| 11:40 | Lunch for accompanying persons |
| 12:00 | Lunch for applicants |
|
12:50 |
Interviews Group A 13:00 - Interview (accompanying persons to wait in student foyer) |
| 16:00 | Safe journey home |
Architectural Engineering BEng/MEng
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Welcome Registration |
| 10:00 | Dean's welcome |
| 10:15 | Programme Presentation |
| 11:00 | Applicants: Activity Accompanying persons: Q&A / Coffee break |
| 11:45 | Accompanying persons: Join applicants' activity |
| 12:00 | Lab tour |
| 13:00 | Lunch: Enjoy a hot lunch at a hall of residence with our current students |
| 14:15 | Accommodation talk |
| 14:45 | DigiLabs demonstration (optional) Learn about our new DigiLabs which are innovative digital hubs that transform learning, enhancing employability by equipping students with cutting-edge digital skills to excel in future-focused industries like science, technology, engineering, design, and creative arts. |
| 15:15 | Campus tour: A chance to view the campus and join a walking tour with our current students. |
| ~16:45 | Safe journey home |
Civil Engineering BEng/MEng
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Welcome: Registration |
| 10:00 | Dean's welcome |
| 10:15 | Find out about us: Presentation by programme tutors |
| 11:00 | Applicants: Activity Accompanying persons: Q&A / Coffee break |
| 11:45 | Accompanying persons: Join applicants' activity |
| 12:00 | Laboratory Tour |
| 13:00 | Lunch: Enjoy a hot lunch at a hall of residence with our current students |
| 14:15 | Accommodation talk |
| 14:45 | DigiLabs demonstration (not available on 29 January) Learn about our new DigiLabs which are innovative digital hubs that transform learning, enhancing employability by equipping students with cutting-edge digital skills to excel in future-focused industries like science, technology, engineering, design, and creative arts. |
| 15:15 | Campus tour: A chance to view the campus and join a walking tour with our current students |
| ~16:45 | Safe journey home |
Construction Engineering Management BSc
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | Registration |
| 10:00 | Dean's welcome |
| 10:15 | Construction industry employer's presentation |
| 10:45 | Programme presentation Construction Engineering Management Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying |
| 11:30 | Presentation by current students Construction Engineering Management Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying |
| 12:15 | Lunch: Enjoy a hot lunch at a hall of residence with our current students |
| 13:30 | Accommodation talk |
| 14:00 | DigiLabs demonstration (not available on 29 January) Learn about our new DigiLabs which are innovative digital hubs that transform learning, enhancing employability by equipping students with cutting-edge digital skills to excel in future-focused industries like science, technology, engineering, design, and creative arts. |
| 14:30 | Lab and campus tour: A chance to view campus and join a walking tour with our current students |
| ~16:00 | Safe journey home |
Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying BSc
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Registration |
| 10:00 | Dean's welcome |
| 10:15 | Construction industry employers’ presentation |
| 10:45 | Programme presentation |
| 11:30 | Presentation by current students |
| 12:15 | Lunch: Enjoy a hot lunch at a hall of residence with our current students |
| 13:30 | Accommodation talk |
| 14:00 | DigiLabs demonstration (not available on 29 January) Learn about our new DigiLabs which are innovative digital hubs that transform learning, enhancing employability by equipping students with cutting-edge digital skills to excel in future-focused industries like science, technology, engineering, design, and creative arts. |
| 14:30 | Lab and campus tour: A chance to view the campus and join a walking tour with our current students |
| ~16:00 | Safe journey home |
Urban Planning BSc/MPlan
*Please note, times are listed in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
| Time* | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Registration Register in the West Park Teaching Hub. |
| 10:00 | Dean's welcome |
| 10:15 | Programme presentation |
| 11:15 | Activity Accompanying persons: Q&A / Coffee break |
| 12:00 | Lunch Enjoy a hot lunch at a hall of residence with our current students |
| 13:30 | Accommodation talk |
| 14:00 | DigiLabs demonstration (not available on 1 March) Learn about our new DigiLabs which are innovative digital hubs that transform learning, enhancing employability by equipping students with cutting-edge digital skills to excel in future-focused industries like science, technology, engineering, design, and creative arts. |
| 14:30 | Campus Tour A chance to view the campus and join a walking tour with our current students |
| 16:00 | Safe journey home |
Useful information
Travelling by car
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.
Travelling by train and coach
- You will need to purchase a train ticket to Loughborough railway station via The Trainline or East Midlands Railway. Then, you will need to catch the bus to the university.
- A University Sprint service operates between the university, town centre and railway station every 15 minutes. When travelling to us, ask for the university and get off at the Wolfson School bus stop within the campus grounds (this is where you will catch the bus at the end of the day).
- A taxi stand also operates from the railway station, ask for the university (taxi fare approx. £8 - £10). 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.
- Coach travellers may arrive at Loughborough (The Rushes) which is also the bus stop for the University Sprint service (see above). Other coach services such as Megabus will drop you off outside the University where you can walk to S-Building.
Contact us
If you have any questions we're here to help, please get in touch using the contact details below.
If you can no longer make it let us know and we can try to accommodate another visit.
Architectural Engineering
Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
Construction Engineering Management
