4.3 out of 5 (263 ratings / 226 reviews) Coventry, England, United Kingdom
We are a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on applied research.
Top reasons to study here
- Two-thirds of their submitted research was rated as international, internationally excellent, or world-leading standard.
- Collaboration with businesses, external funders, students and the wider community.
- Committed to delivering the very best experience for their students and staff alike.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (69)
- B.Sc. Accountancy (Hons)
- B.Eng. Aerospace Technology (Hons)
- B.A. Digital Media (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Finance (Hons)
- B.Sc. Global Marketing (Hons)
- B.A. Marketing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- B.A. Policing (Hons)
- HNC/HND/BA Sport and Leisure Management (Hons)
Social Sciences (32)
- B.Sc. Accountancy (Hons)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geography (Hons)
- B.A. Geography (Hons)
- B.A. Policing (Hons)
- B.A. Politics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- B.A. Social Work (Hons)
- B.A. Sociology (Hons)
Medicine & Health (30)
- B.Sc. Adult Nursing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Adult Nursing (Hons)
- HNC/HND/BSc Applied Biosciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Dietetics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Food Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Human Biosciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Midwifery (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nursing Studies (Hons)
- BSc/DipHE Operating Department Practice
- B.Sc. Paramedic Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Pharmacology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Public Health
- HNC/HND/BA Public Health and Community Studies (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (24)
- MEng/BEng Aerospace Systems Engineering (Hons)
- B.Eng. Aerospace Technology (Hons)
- HNC/HND/BSc Applied Biosciences (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Automotive Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Civil Engineering (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Civil Engineering (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Electronic Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Games Technology (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Manufacturing Engineering (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
- MEng/BEng Motorsport Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Music Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (19)
- B.A. Acting (Hons)
- B.Sc. Architecture (Hons)
- B.A. Fashion (Hons)
- B.A. Fine Art (Hons)
- B.A. Games Art (Hons)
- B.A. Illustration (Hons)
- B.Sc. Music Technology
- B.A. Photography (Hons)
Computer Science & IT (17)
- BSc/MSci Computer Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Computing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Computing Science (Hons)
- HNC/BSc Computing Science (Hons)
- B.Sc. Cyber Security (Hons)
- B.Sc. Cyber Security (Hons)
- MSci/BSc Data Science (Hons)
- B.A. Games Art (Hons)
- B.Sc. Games Technology (Hons)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (13)
- HNC/HND/BA Sport and Leisure Management (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sports Coaching (Hons)
- HNC/HND/BA Tourism and Hospitality Management (Hons)
Humanities (13)
- B.A. English (Hons)
- B.A. Fine Art (Hons)
- B.A. History (Hons)
- B.A. Photography (Hons)
Applied Sciences & Professions (12)
- B.A. Fashion (Hons)
- B.Sc. Food Science (Hons)
- B.A. Social Work (Hons)
Education & Training (11)
- B.Sc. Adult Nursing (Hons)
- B.Sc. Psychology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Sports Coaching (Hons)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (11)
- HNC/HND/BSc Applied Biosciences (Hons)
- B.A. Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Human Biosciences (Hons)
- B.Sc. Mathematics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Pharmacology (Hons)
- MPhys/BSc Physics (Hons)
Journalism & Media (10)
- B.A. Digital Media (Hons)
- B.A. Journalism (Hons)
- B.A. Media (Hons) Top Up
Law (9)
- B.A. Criminology (Hons)
- L.L.B. Law (Hons)
- HNC/HND/LLB Law and Practice (Hons)
- B.A. Policing (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- B.A. Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geography (Hons)
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (7)
- Pre-Bachelor Accounting and Finance Foundation Year
- Pre-Bachelor Business Foundation Year
- Pre-Bachelor Food Science - International Foundation Programme
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Year
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Year - Business and Law
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Pre-Bachelor Engineering Foundation Year
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Pre-Bachelor Art, Design and Media Practice
- Pre-Bachelor Photography - International Foundation Programme
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (2)
- Pre-Bachelor Applied Biosciences Foundation Year
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Food Science - International Foundation Programme
Education & Training (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Health, Education and Wellbeing Foundation Year
Humanities (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Year One
Law (1)
- Pre-Bachelor International Foundation Year - Business and Law
Medicine & Health (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Health, Education and Wellbeing Foundation Year
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
Coventry University has a long tradition as a provider of education. Our roots go as far back as Coventry College of Design in 1843. In 1987 the name changed to Coventry Polytechnic and in 1992 the University was set up under UK Government legislation, as laid out in the University’s Instrument and Articles of Government.
Education
You shouldn't have to put your life on hold as you wait for a course to begin. At Coventry University we have a range of intake dates that are designed to fit in around you. Our course start dates include January, May and September (April and October in London), which means that you can work around your life, job and ambitions!
Our 'flexible learning' ethos means we can offer our students the chance to study in Coventry, or the heart of London. Whether you’re looking to start an undergraduate course, a Masters or a PhD; whichever location you choose, you’ll be on a programme that can take your education and career to the next level.
Research
Coventry Business School prides itself on delivering high quality research; working collaboratively and engaging with individuals, businesses and organisations to deliver impactful research that makes a difference to society. We achieve this through a broad portfolio of grant funded research, client funded consultancy, knowledge transfer activity, and international research exchange and mobility that is disseminated though high impact journals, national and international conferences, digital and social media; and research-informed teaching.
Career
Coventry University is an innovative, modern university with a proud tradition of providing high quality education and excellent employability.
While you're with us, you'll become part of a diverse and vibrant student community – our university has students from over 150 different nationalities! You’ll also be presented with opportunities to experience the world by travelling, or working on placement using our industry links.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
541 -10
2020
531 40
2019
571
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
601
2020
601
2019
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
901
2019
-
2018
901
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
990 24
2020
1014 14
2019
1028
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
We understand how hard it can be to finance studying for a degree at an international university, so to help we have a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available for our students. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a high achiever or an aspiring future industry leader - there is bound to be something you can apply for.
We could tell you we've got state-of-the-art facilities, it's true, we do. But we'd rather show you. We’d love to meet you at an open day, however we understand that this often isn’t possible for international students, which is why we’ve launched our very own international virtual open day.
Housing services
At Coventry University, we have a wide variety of high quality, conveniently located accommodation, including catered halls, self-catered halls and houses. Most of our accommodation is located on campus and close to the City-centre with easy access for public transport, shops and great nightlife.
Library services
The distinctive turreted building on campus is our £16m Library, which has over 1,200 study areas, 450 computer workstations and a wealth of learning materials and information services. The award-winning design maximises the natural light and ventilation, and there's a bookshop and café on site too.
ICT services
They have a 'smart campus' thanks to our investment in IT. There are more than 2,400 student PCs on site and the campus is fully Wi-Fi enabled.
Medical services
Coventry University recognises the importance of providing appropriate, high quality support for our students. They have specialist, professionally qualified staff who can offer you personal support through counselling and chaplaincy, support for students with a disability, access to medical services, childcare and more.
Student Life
Campus life
Studying in Coventry puts you right in the middle of the UK. Our central location means that you’re never far from any of the major cities – in fact, it only takes 20 minutes to get to Birmingham and London is just an hour away!Â
Our city is constantly developing and is a place where the old stands side by side with the new: you can go shopping, eat out, watch one of our numerous sports teams, or visit historic sites like Coventry Cathedral.
What’s more, we were also named the 4th most affordable UK city to live in for students ( and the 3rd happiest city in the UK, as rated by students !
Sports facilities
The centre offers:
- Fitness suite
- Four-court hall - suitable for volleyball, basketball, netball, cricket and football
- Two-court hall - suitable for table-tennis and badminton
- Dance studio - ideal for exercise classes
- Outdoor facilities at Westwood Heath
Student clubs
There are currently over 60 social and sports clubs available for students to join within Coventry University's Students' Union. These range from traditional team sports such as rugby, football, hockey and netball to more extreme activities like mountaineering and snow/surf/skate.The current list of clubs includes:
- Tae Kwon Do
- Amnesty International
- Mountaineering
- Drama
- Karting
- Scuba diving
- Music
Student Reviews
My experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Experience was worthwhile
Coventry University - What is all about
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The professors are very nice and always available to help us in any situation. Coventry University is a university where we can see people from all around the world which makes the experience even better since we can make friendships with people from another country and with a different culture and values. In my course we work a lot in teams for courseworks which helps...
My Time at Coventry University
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Coventry University is ranked within the top 50 universities in the UK. I have, indeed, enjoyed my time there, especially regarding student life on campus. There is wide range of societies and other extracurricular activities that you could join and take part in, which I believe are key to enhance a student professional employability for the future. In terms of costumer...
Other programmes from this university
Improve page content
