Coventry University

From the West Midlands to Kazakhstan, Coventry campuses have global reach. The university’s hub in Astana, the Kazakhstan capital, has been such a success for Coventry this year the university is planning a second in the country, in the southern city of Almaty. In Singapore the university opened a campus in 2025 in the Cathay Building — the city’s first skyscraper — which exclusively offers its degrees. The West Midlands institution also has a branch campus in Poland and has partnerships with 150 education providers worldwide to provide courses from Malaysia to Oman, South Africa and Denmark. 

At the university's mothership — its city centre campus in Coventry — facilities for hands-on learning are proliferating, underpinned by the university’s emphasis on producing work-ready graduates. Fair — and wider — access to high-quality education is at the heart of Coventry’s operation. Each year at least half of its offers are contextual, reducing the standard entry requirement by up to 16 Ucas tariff points. 

Need to know

Category

Result

Rank

Entry standards (Ucas points)

113

85=

Teaching quality

88.3%

22=

Student experience

84.5%

37=

Research quality

33.8%

72

First and 2:1s

82.1%

35=

Continuation rate

85.5%

113=

Graduate prospects

67.4%

91=

People & Planet

62.8%

23=

How much it costs

UK fees

£10,050

Fees (placement year)

£1,575

Fees (overseas year)

£0

Fees (international)

£15,500-£20,800

Places in accommodation

1,880

Rent per week

£138-£220

Rent for catered accommodation per week

n/a

Social inclusion index

Social inclusion ranking

35=

State school (non-grammar) admissions

95.1%

Grammar school admissions

2.5%

Independent school admissions

2.3%

Ethnic minority students

58%

Black awarding gap

-19.1%

White working-class males

3.6%

First-generation students

51.7%

Low-participation areas

17.4%

Low-participation areas dropout

-1.5%

Mature students

26.9%

Overseas students

45.5%

Disabled students

20%

Student satisfaction with teaching quality

Accounting and finance

84.3%

Aeronautical and manufacturing engineering

78.5%

Archaeology and forensic science

90.1%

Architecture

88.5%

Art and design

85.7%

Biological sciences

89.6%

Biomedical Sciences

85.3%

Building

87.5%

Business, management and marketing

91.6%

Civil engineering

88.7%

Communication and media studies

89.9%

Computer science

84.1%

Creative writing

88.4%

Criminology

84.1%

Drama, dance and cinematics

89.8%

Economics

92.2%

Education

87.8%

Electrical and electronic engineering

76.8%

English

89.6%

Food science

76.5%

General engineering

78.1%

Geography and environmental science

97.6*%

History

94.2%

Hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism

96.3%

Information systems and management

89.8%

Law

91%

Mechanical engineering

86.5%

Music

79.5%

Nursing

91.3%

Pharmacology and pharmacy

94.4%

Physiotherapy

77.8%

Politics and international relations

88%

Psychology

88.5%

Radiography

95.5%

Social policy

92.2%

Social work

88.8%

Sociology

84.1%

Sports science

83.3%

What is Coventry University’s academic reputation?

It is a member of the post-1992 cohort of universities, evolving from the Coventry College of Design founded in 1843. A three-time winner of our Modern University of the Year award (2014-16) and shortlisted for University of the Year in 2021, Coventry achieved a gold rating overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023). The Coventry University Group’s extensive global connections earned it the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022 — one of the last made in Elizabeth II’s name.

From September 2026 Coventry has transitioned to a system of six student intakes a year, with courses delivered in six-week teaching blocks instead of the traditional term system. Assessments at the end of each block replace final exams. Coventry is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence into its courses via an AI Skills Academy and AI Adoption Lab, which help students apply the latest technology to boost their employability. 

The university has expanded its research centres, increased its research and doctoral staff and developed purpose-built facilities, which has paid off in the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), in which 70 per cent of Coventry’s submission was rated world-leading or internationally excellent — especially in architecture, education, linguistics, and communication and media studies. As a result it jumped 36 places in our research quality index, from 108= to 72nd.

Student satisfaction is on the rise after disappointing scores last year. According to our analysis of the latest National Student Survey, Coventry has leapt 23 places for the wider undergraduate experience (37=) and 17 for satisfaction with teaching quality (22=) — approaching its former top 20 position. 

Coventry’s risk-taking strategy has left the institution more exposed than others to the financial challenges facing all UK universities, and it reported a deficit of £59.3 million in 2024-25. Reduced income from international tuition fees and higher recruitment costs have been blamed, but the university said it is “on the path to recovery”.

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What are Coventry University’s entry requirements — and my chances of getting in?

Entry requirements range from 128 Ucas tariff points — equivalent to ABB at A-level — (mainly for four-year integrated master’s courses) down to 104 points (BCC). Demand has declined steeply and the number of accepted applicants in 2025 was 59 per cent lower than the heights of 2019. 

What are the graduate prospects and how will the university help me get career-ready?

Coventry’s focus on teaching technical skills and the cultivation of strong local and national industry links are intended to create graduates ready to hit the workplace. At the university’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, run in collaboration with Unipart, a working factory doubles as an academic base for students. The Phoenix+ programme provides tailored coaching, work experience and development as students progress through their courses. A mentorship programme links industry professionals with final-year students to develop their career goals. In our analysis of the Graduate Outcomes survey, Coventry has fallen 17 places to rank 91=, with 67.4 per cent of leavers finding highly skilled jobs or returning to study within 15 months. 

A new teacher degree apprenticeship in primary education has joined Coventry’s extensive portfolio of earn-while-you-learn options — one of the most extensive in the UK, with 3,000 students enrolled. 

What is Coventry University’s campus like?

Outside Coventry itself, one campus is in Scarborough, and there are three in London — on the City of London border for business, and Dagenham in the east and Greenwich in the southeast. Training facilities include a Bloomberg trading floor, hospitality suite and fashion studio. The Beatrice Shilling Building opened in 2020 in Coventry for the Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing and the Lanchester library has been renovated to offer five floors of up-to-date resources. The James Starley Gardens at the heart of the campus, named after the father of the bicycle industry in the city, is open to the community as well as students. A £43 million redevelopment of the Delia Derbyshire building — home to art and design courses and named after the Coventry-born composer of the Doctor Who theme and early electronic music — opened in 2024. Students have access to immersive labs, a “hyperstudio” designed for cross-disciplinary projects as well as workshops, and spaces equipped with virtual and mixed-reality technologies.
As the university works towards a net zero target, 11 buildings in Coventry have been connected to the city’s district energy network through an underground network powered by low-carbon heat from waste incineration.

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Everything you need to know about Coventry University’s student life

Coventry’s cultural calendar includes the annual Dot Dot Dot … Graduate Festival, which showcases emerging talent across 20 subject areas, from film and fashion to design. The university is also a co-host of British Art Show 10 in 2026, and in spring 2027, the Delia Derbyshire Building will host the Society of British Theatre Designers’ national exhibition, called design | stage.

The indoor city-based Sport and Recreation Centre in the city centre has a dance studio, two sports halls and a fitness suite. Outdoor sports facilities at Westwood Heath are five miles away. Support for students includes the 24/7 platform, which delivers “in the moment” help and up to six sessions of counselling.

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What do the students say?

“A welcoming atmosphere, inclusive events and the supportive presence of Your SU create a space where students feel connected and valued. Students' Union leadership roles, campaigns and shared initiatives give students real opportunities to contribute to the wider community and shape campus life.”
Prince Otu, MSc global healthcare management and sports officer 2025-26, Students’ Union

What about student accommodation at Coventry University?

First-years who make Coventry their firm choice are guaranteed a space in halls. Coventry attracts a high proportion of commuter students too. Private rents in Coventry are about £138 to £148 per week. 

How diverse and inclusive is Coventry University?

Coventry is 35= in our social inclusion index overall. Its ethnic diversity is in the top quarter of universities in England and Wales (23rd). The university’s flexible start times for its degrees are designed to fit around personal and work commitments and make higher education accessible for more students. 

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What financial assistance is available? 

Care leavers can apply for fully funded accommodation in halls for up to four years. There is a range of scholarships, including one for sports worth up to £3,000.