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Coventry University

Country
Coventry
City
38000
Total Students
Status
About the University

Coventry University overview

Coventry University is a research-oriented public university that gained university status in 1992. Its history can be traced back to the Coventry School of Design, founded in 1843. The institution operated as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 to 1987, and as Coventry Polytechnic from 1987 to 1992, before being elevated to university status under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and renamed Coventry University. One of the fastest-growing universities in the United Kingdom, Coventry University has campuses primarily in Coventry as well as in London and Scarborough. The majority of the university's activities take place at the Coventry city center campus, while business and management programs are taught at the campus located in central London. Coventry University operates subsidiary higher education institutions known as 'CU Coventry', 'CU Scarborough', and 'CU London', and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, University Alliance, Universities UK, and the European University Association, currently providing higher education to more than 38,000 students.

About the University

About Coventry University

Coventry University is a research-oriented public university that gained university status in 1992. Its history can be traced back to the Coventry School of Design, founded in 1843. The institution operated as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 to 1987, and as Coventry Polytechnic from 1987 to 1992, before being elevated to university status under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and renamed Coventry University. One of the fastest-growing universities in the United Kingdom, Coventry University has campuses primarily in Coventry as well as in London and Scarborough. The majority of the university's activities take place at the Coventry city center campus, while business and management programs are taught at the campus located in central London. Coventry University operates subsidiary higher education institutions known as 'CU Coventry', 'CU Scarborough', and 'CU London', and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, University Alliance, Universities UK, and the European University Association, currently providing higher education to more than 38,000 students.

City
Coventry
Number of Students
38000
#601
Times Universities
#526
QS World
#67
National Ranking
63
Quality Score
60%
Placement Rate
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Coventry University Exam Requirements

Submitting at least one of the exams below with the required score is a prerequisite for application. The score threshold may vary by program.

IB Diploma
30
Min. score
ACT
25
Min. score
GRE
315
Min. score
Diploma Note
87
Min. score
SAT
1110
Min. score
GMAT
600
Min. score
IELTS
6
Min. score
TOEFL
80
Min. score
A-Level
3
Min. score
University GPA
3
Min. score
Application Process

How to get into Coventry University

International students applying to Coventry University from Turkey with a high school diploma can only apply to the preparatory program known as the International Foundation Year (IFY).

International students wishing to apply to undergraduate programs offered by Coventry University must meet the following requirements.

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (Diploma Score: 30)
    or
  • SAT/ACT Score + at least two Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a score of 3.0
    or
  • At least 3 A-Level certificates
    • Generally accepted GCE A-Level grades at Coventry University are ABB and BBB, though accepted grade averages vary by program. It is therefore advisable to check program-specific requirements once you have decided on your department. You can contact us to learn about the required courses for your chosen program.
  • English Proficiency Documentation
    • English proficiency certificate obtained through standardized tests such as IELTS, PTE Academic, CAE/CPE, or TOEFL iBT
  • Official transcripts listing all courses and grades from the applicant's high school education

International students wishing to apply to postgraduate programs offered by Coventry University must meet the following requirements.

  • Four-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Strong GPA
  • English Proficiency Documentation
    • English proficiency certificate obtained through standardized tests such as IELTS, PTE Academic, CAE/CPE, or TOEFL iBT
  • Official transcripts listing all courses and grades completed during undergraduate study
  • GRE/GMAT scores may be required depending on the program-specific admission requirements.

Application Deadlines

OCAK2027
Application deadline

* These dates are subject to change. Get in touch with our Dream Uni advisors to learn the up-to-date deadlines and all the details about the Coventry University application process.

Campus

Take a closer look at Coventry University

The university's main campus in Coventry sits in the heart of the city center, adjacent to Coventry Cathedral and the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, spread across 13 hectares. At the very center of the main campus stands a building called "The Hub," which is home to Coventry University Students' Union and student support services. Other facilities on the main campus include Lanchester Library, a sports center, a health and well-being center, an entrepreneurship center, and a dedicated section for restaurants and cafes. Some departments from the university's Faculties of Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Computing and Media, Business and Law, and Arts and Humanities conduct their teaching activities on this campus. CU Coventry is another subsidiary campus opened by Coventry University in 2012 in the same city, offering vocational training in areas such as accounting, legal studies, and marketing. CU London, similar to CU Coventry, is a subsidiary campus opened by Coventry University in London in 2017, where teaching takes place in disciplines including applied biosciences, applied psychology, business management and leadership, computer science, cybersecurity, and electro-mechanical engineering. CU Scarborough, opened by Coventry University in 2016 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, hosts teaching in certain programs in law, science, and engineering. Finally, Coventry University London Campus was launched in 2010 to serve international students coming to the university from other countries, taking into account London's international character. It operates on Middlesex Street in London and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Campus Life

One of the largest universities in the United Kingdom, Coventry University operates across three cities — Coventry, London, and Scarborough — and five distinct campuses. Located either in the heart of their respective cities or very close to city centers, the campuses provide easy access to all the social and cultural amenities that Coventry, London, and Scarborough have to offer. Each campus is home to a wide range of facilities and provides students with numerous resources. The main campus in Coventry features Lanchester Library, Coventry University Students' Union, a Student Center, an Entrepreneurship Center, student cafeterias and dining halls, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants, a sports center, and a Student Health and Well-Being Center. Coventry University London houses a library available to students, quiet study areas, meeting rooms, a trading floor, a students' union, a student lounge, and an Entrepreneurship Center. CU Coventry, CU London, and CU Scarborough each offer cafes, libraries, science and engineering labs, computer labs, social study spaces, and their own student unions. Across all five of the university's campuses, there are a total of 18 student residences and private accommodation options available for students to live in. Additionally, numerous student societies and clubs are active within the university.

Student Profile

Coventry University has a broad alumni network made up of individuals who have distinguished themselves across a range of fields. Among the university's notable alumni are:   

  • Neil Carson
  • John Iley
  • David Borrow
  • David Yelland
  • Tobi Brown
  • Andrea McLean
  • Emma McGann
  • Spencer Kelly

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Why Coventry University?

Located in Coventry, , Coventry University is known for its academic excellence, distinguished faculty, and remarkably rich history.
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