The history of Coventry University starts in 1843 when it was established as Coventry College of Design. Since then, it went through a few stages of transformations – until 1987, it was known as Lanchester Polytechnic, after that – Coventry Polytechnic. In 1992, it finally received university status.
The university is well-known for its dynamic and interactive approach to teaching. Many of the subjects are delivered by acclaimed academics. The gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework confirms the university’s achievements in the educational process.
The university is made up of four faculties: Arts and Humanities; Business and Law; Engineering, Environment and Computing; and Health and Life Sciences. Each faculty is comprised of a large number of schools. Its Film Production and Photography school has been ranked as number 1 in the UK. The Hospitality, Event Management, and Tourism hold the prestigious 5th place. No matter which subject students choose, they can take advantage of cutting-edge equipment, recently refurbished laboratories, computing centres, and art studios.
The university is home to 27,000 students from more than 130 nations. It offers a variety of scholarships and discounts for students coming from abroad. These include EU transition bursary, 3,000-worth sports scholarship, 15% alumni discounts, and The CTBI Hardship Fund.
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Located in the heart of England, Coventry has been known as the centre of the British motor industry. The university has strong links with leading British car manufacturers including Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover, which provide ample study, research, and work opportunities.
The beneficial location allows students to reach London in just an hour, and the UK’s second-largest city Birmingham is only 20 minutes away. Plus, students have an opportunity to explore steeped-in-history Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick located nearby. Coventry itself boasts the title of one of the top UK student cities due to its excellent city experience and friendly community.
The university’s campus is spread across a variety of new and historical buildings. One of the newest ones, the Alison Gingell building, provides ample studying opportunities for Health and Life Science students thanks to fully-equipped ambulances, operating theatres, and a sports therapy clinic.
The university invested around 90 million in student accommodations between 2016 and 2019. The students are housed in a variety of halls of residence including en-suite rooms and superior flats.
Subject Areas
Design and Visual Arts
Humanities
Media and Performing Arts
Industrial Design
Business
Law
Computing
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Building
Geography, Environment and Disaster Management
Mathematics and Physics
Mechanical, Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering
Aerospace, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Biomolecular and Sport Sciences
Health Professions
Nursing and Health Studies
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences
Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies
