Coventry University

Overview

Coventry University has established a distinguished reputation for excellence and innovation in higher education, recognised as a sector-leading institution both in the UK and globally. With a robust network of partner institutions and representatives across the world, Coventry University ranks among the top 30 universities globally for international students, according to the QS University Rankings.

Coventry University has been awarded a 5 QS Star rating for Facilities, highlighting the quality and modernity of its campus amenities. The university continuously invests in state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the academic and professional development of its students. One of its flagship facilities is the £59 million Health and Life Sciences building, inaugurated by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2018. In addition, over £60 million has been invested in refurbishing the Engineering and Arts and Humanities buildings, ensuring that the university remains at the forefront of providing contemporary and industry-relevant education.

Coventry University London

In addition to its main campus in Coventry, the university extends its offerings through Coventry University London, located in the heart of the City of London. This campus specialises in business-oriented courses, including finance, fashion, hospitality, and marketing, with programmes ranging from BA top-ups to MBA degrees. A distinctive feature of Coventry University London is its integration of practical experience into the curriculum, as all courses include a credit-bearing internship or placement. This approach allows students to gain professional experience alongside their academic studies, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields.

Services for International Students

Many of the International Student Support Team have studied abroad and are multi-lingual so that you can receive simple and prompt responses to your questions. With over 13,000 international students from 160 countries in Coventry, a network of dedicated experts and advisors knows how to support you with everything to do with being an international student.

The Coventry team offers a pick-up service if you are arriving from a nearby airport and hosting a range of orientation events so that you and other new students can discover Coventry and beyond together.

Ranking

• 54th in the Times University Guide 2025
• 42nd in the Guardian University Guide 2025
• 531st in the QS World University Rankings 2025
• Shortlisted for University of the Year The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
• Joint top Modern University for career prospects Guardian University Guide 2021
• Top 30 in the world for international students QS World University Rankings 2021

Coventry University jumped 22 places to climb into the top half of the Times Higher Education (THE) REF2021 research power ranking – a success demonstrating its growth as a university with world-leading research. The percentage of Coventry University’s research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent has increased to 70% in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 from 61% in the REF2014.

Accommodation

We’re very proud of the varied choice and quality of accommodation we have to offer, which includes traditional halls of residence with catered, self-catered and en-suite rooms, all on or within close proximity of our Coventry campus. Coventry is a bustling student city in the top 100 most affordable student cities to live in worldwide (QS Best Student Cities Index).

At Coventry University London, our student halls, Chapter Spitalfields, are a minute from our campus and Liverpool Street station.

Location

Coventry has flourished into a student community with clubs, events and social spaces designed purely with students in mind. After a day of shopping, studying and sightseeing, our city-based campus is ideally located in the heart of Coventry so you can take full advantage of city living.

If you’re considering going to university, you’re probably someone who enjoys an adventure. It is estimated that 75 per cent of England is within a two-hour drive from Coventry, and the central location means most major transport routes pass through Coventry. Coventry’s mainline station has trains that can take you to London in an hour, to Birmingham in 30 minutes and to Oxford in approximately under an hour.

Coventry London campus is located on one of the most recognisable addresses in the world. Among sweeping skyscrapers, Liverpool Street is where the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, and Google Campus are located, right next door to our campus, University House. Our Students’ Union regularly organise events so you can take advantage of living in the best student city in the world (Best Student Cities Index).