International Students

Why study Materials in the Department of Materials at Loughborough University?

• The Department of Materials is based on one of the largest, self-contained, campuses in the United Kingdom – helping to ensure a very safe, green and friendly environment.
  

• Loughborough University is ranked in the top fifteen Universities in the United Kingdom.
  

• The department is highly active in cutting edge research.
  

• The department has a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes based on high quality teaching.
  

• The department has high level international partnerships, and provide a degree programme - LCMP Programme which is especially designed for international students.

• Each year there is the opportunity for undergraduate students to get excellent placement/sandwich year jobs in industry.
  

• The department enjoys extensive links with industry built through research, consultancy, and continuing professional development programmes.
  

• The Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre, which provides state-of-the-art characterisation facilities, is part of the Department of Materials..
  

• Graduates, from both undergraduates and post graduates programmes, get a variety jobs in a broad range of sectors, involving technology, research and education as well as sales and marketing.
  

• Loughborough University has a reputation for success in academic studies and sport. However, it also fosters an attitude of social responsibility and respect for cultural diversity.
  

• Loughborough University is located in the middle of the country with excellent access via train, car and plane to the rest of the United Kingdom and overseas.
  

• There is a thriving community of 2,500 international students from over 80 countries.