Department of Materials

At the heart of engineering

For nearly 50 years Materials Science and Technology has been a core strength here at Loughborough, contributing to the advancement of the field through teaching, research and enterprise activities.

Find out more
  • 2nd in the UK for Overall Satisfaction National Student Survey 2022, Materials Technology
  • 2nd in the UK for Materials and Mineral Engineering The Guardian University Guide 2022
  • Top 10 in the UK for Materials Technology The Complete University Guide 2023
  • Top 5 in the UK for Materials Technology The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
  • Top 5 in the UK for Graduate Prospects The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
  • £28,000 Average graduate starting salary Graduate Outcomes, 2019-20 graduates
  • All our courses offer a year-long work placement or overseas study option
  • Top 200 Worldwide for Materials Science International QS World Rankings 2022

News View all news

Contact us

+44 (0)1509 226 820

Department of Materials
Loughborough University
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU