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Facilities 2024 - All UK

One of the best things about universities is that they'll often have great facilities for you to use during your studies, giving you experience with the tools that you'll use in your future career. Our student reviewers found the facilities at these unis particularly useful. Check out the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) top picks below...

1st

Loughborough University

star rating 4.5

EAST MIDLANDS

Student reviews highlight the strength of Loughborough as a campus university. The university community is very multicultural and inclusive, making students quickly feel at home. Most of the halls of residence are on campus, which is super convenient for getting to and from class. Sports are another frequent mention, and Loughborough has some of the best and most comprehensive facilities in the country.

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5 star
57%
4 star
39%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%

What students love most

  • Facilities
  • Courses
  • Community
  • Accommodation
  • Sports

2nd

Arts University Plymouth

star rating 4.5

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Located in the city centre, Arts University Plymouth is a welcoming and supportive creative community, offering a wide range of facilities, opportunities and resources for students. Small and intimate classes give access to different workshops, skills and studios. Students also enjoy the freedom and flexibility to explore their own interests and passions within their chosen degree.

What students love most

  • Lecturers
  • Facilities
  • Community
  • Course Content
  • Location

3rd

University of Lincoln

star rating 4.4

EAST MIDLANDS

Lincoln is rated as a very student-focused university by student reviewers, who frequently mention the range and quality of support services, particuarly for health and well being. Its small campus and pleasant location give the university a positive atmosphere, and it is particularly welcoming to international students, who find it easy to settle in.

What students love most

  • Location
  • Teaching
  • Student Support
  • Facilities
  • Student Life
University of Chester

star rating 4.3

NORTH WEST ENGLAND

A commonly mentioned aspect of the University of Chester is its welcoming campus, which is small enough to feel comfortable, yet large enough to give a proper university feel. Many facilities are widely praised, including the newly renovated library, and accommodation which is very close to both campus and city centre. Small class sizes across the university give a personal feel to tuition, and reviewers highlight the high level of support from course tutors, library staff and careers team.

What students love most

  • Community
  • Career Prospects
  • Staff
  • Inclusivity
  • Location
Cardiff Metropolitan University

star rating 4.2

WALES

Cardiff Met has a reputation for providing clean and well-maintained facilities, and this applies to its lecture halls, accommodation buildings, and libraries, which student reviewers describe as spacious and quiet. The university is known for the high quality of its sports facilities, which all students have access to, whether it be for recreational or competitive use.

What students love most

  • Diversity
  • Facilities
  • Friendly
  • Location
  • Staff

6th

University of Sheffield

star rating 4.4

YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE

Sheffield has a solid performance across all categories. It's one of the most well-balanced universities for quality of education, student experience, value, and opportunity. Key highlights include the quality of its academic programs and research, as well as an inclusive and supportive Students' Union. Student reviewers also note the friendliness of Sheffield locals, plentiful green areas within the city, and access to the Peak District national park.

What students love most

  • Students' Union
  • Location
  • Lecturers
  • Courses
  • Student Support
Bournemouth University

star rating 4.2

SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

Bournemouth University students were big fans of its welcoming atmosphere, supportive faculty, and modern facilities. The university's location offers up a mixture of coastal and city life, making for a great backdrop to studying. The courses were praised for their practical applications and industry connections, helping to prepare students for their future careers. Students felt like part of a community at the uni, and its range of extracurricular opportunities helped to build a sense of personal growth and a supportive learning environment.

What students love most

  • Diversity
  • University Staff
  • Facilities
  • Location
  • Students' Union
University of East London

star rating 4.1

LONDON

Students at the University of East London are very happy with the academic facilities on campus, mentioning the 24/7 library and high quality of teaching they received, with friendly staff willing to spend extra time helping them. The university community is also very multicultural, and many reviewers spoke about how welcome they felt as an international student.

What students love most

  • Diversity
  • Staff
  • Courses
  • Facilities
  • Career Prospects

9th

University of Salford

star rating 4.1

NORTH WEST ENGLAND

Staff at the University of Salford are known to be supportive and friendly, with popular courses including digital marketing, media psychology and wildlife documentary production. Courses are flexible and practical, many with strong industry connections, and all are taught in modern and well-equipped facilities. The campus is diverse and vibrant, with plenty of extracurricular opportunities to get involved in.

What students love most

  • Industry Connections
  • Campus Life
  • Flexible Courses
  • Modern Facilities
  • Staff
Northumbria University, Newcastle

star rating 4.3

NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Northumbria University scores highly for its welcoming atmosphere and strong connection to the city. The student union is also very active and runs a lot of popular social events for students to participate in, as well as representing student issues and building a strong university community. Strong academics combined with modern facilities and teaching technologies are well received by reviewers, who seem very happy with their decision to study here.

What students love most

  • LOCATION
  • CAMPUS
  • FACILITIES
  • STUDENT SUPPORT
  • LECTURERS
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