Coventry University

Coventry University established its modern identity in 1992 and has since carved a global reputation for its career-focused education and innovation-led learning environment. It is consistently ranked among the top in the UK for international student diversity and employability: No. 1 in the UK for international student diversity (QS Europe 2024) and awarded 5 QS Stars overall. The university has invested heavily in cutting-edge infrastructure such as the £59 million Health & Life Sciences building and refreshed engineering and arts facilities.

Coventry supports its global student community of over 13,000 students from 150+ countries with robust tailored services.

• Pre‑arrival support: pick‑up from airports, orientation events, Welcome Week, virtual guides.
• Visa & application help: multilingual international support teams guide through application and UK visa process.
• Academic & wellbeing support: Success Coaches, English language help, study skills, personal counselling.
• Career & employability services: through ‘Phoenix+’ programmes, CV/workshop coaching, placements, careers advice up to 36 months post‑graduation.
• Financial support: scholarships including International Pathways, Global Leaders, Vice‑Chancellor awards, and alumni discounts; instalment payment plans available.

• Awarded Gold in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023) and Gold for Student Experience.
• 5 QS Stars overall, including perfect score in Employability, Facilities, Global Engagement, and Inclusiveness.
• Ranked 19th among UK Modern Universities (Complete University Guide 2025), 42nd in Guardian University Guide 2025, and 54th in Times Good University Guide 2025.
• Earned the Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Trade) in 2022 and previously recognized as Entrepreneurial University of the Year in THE Awards 2011.
• Projects awarded Queen’s Anniversary Prizes and Reimagine Education Awards for innovation in automotive design and immersive telepresence teaching.

• City: Coventry, a mid-sized city in the West Midlands, centrally located with strong transport links to Birmingham (approx. 20 min), London (approx. 1 hr), and historic towns like Stratford‑upon‑Avon.
• Campus: Located in Coventry city centre, surrounded by cultural venues and modern facilities.
• Student Life: Coventry is consistently ranked among the top UK cities for affordability and student‑friendliness. It has lively university hubs, sizeable south-Asian and international communities, and good access to amenities. Public transport within city is adequate, and you can find part‑time jobs locally without needing to commute.