Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University is a modern, applied university in the UK with roots back to 1843. It emphasizes industry-connected teaching, employability, and applied research — positioning itself as a “future focused” institution that prepares students for work through placements, close links with business and a practical curriculum.

 

Why choose Coventry University (quick student-friendly reasons)

  • Strong industry links and placement opportunities (many degrees offer an optional year in industry or sandwich placements). These are embedded in course design and supported centrally by the Talent/Careers teams.

  • High emphasis on employability and graduate outcomes — Coventry actively promotes career coaching, placement pathways and global opportunities.

  • Flexible study modes: on-campus, part-time/blended and fully online degree options (Coventry University Online) for students who need remote study.

  • Multiple campus experiences (main campus in Coventry plus London campus and partner colleges) allowing different city experiences and start dates.

 

Rankings & key stats (latest available)

  • Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings lists Coventry University in the 601–800 band for the World University Rankings 2026 and displays Coventry’s institutional profile (including international student share and other metrics).

  • Coventry highlights good graduate progression and local/national rankings for career prospects in subject/modern-university league tables (Guardian/other UK guides have recognised Coventry’s career prospects in recent years). For detailed rank-by-rank context, check THE, Guardian and subject tables.

 

Campus locations & study sites

  • Main campus — Coventry (CV1): the principal campus with most undergraduate and postgraduate on-campus provision.

  • Coventry University London: city centre London campus offering selected undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with strong employer proximity.

  • CU Coventry / Coventry University College: collaborative/partner learning locations offering foundation years, degree pathways and certain undergraduate degrees (good for flexible entry routes and multiple start dates).

  • Global / online delivery: Coventry University Online delivers 100% online masters and other programmes worldwide.

 

Types of courses & study levels

Coventry offers a broad spread of study levels and short courses, including:

  • Undergraduate (Bachelors, with some sandwich/placement options)

  • Postgraduate taught (MSc, MA, MBA, PGCert, PGDip)

  • Research degrees (PhD) and extended/placement Master’s options

  • Foundation / Pre-Master / International Pathways / HND / HNC / Top-ups / CPD and short courses (including MOOCs and FutureLearn partnerships)

  • 100% online masters and part-time/blended options via Coventry University Online. 

 

Mode of learning (onsite / e-learning / blended)

  • Onsite (on-campus): traditional full-time campus delivery at Coventry and London campuses.

  • Blended / Part-time: many degrees offer part-time or blended learning options and some masters include placement or extended pathways.

  • 100% Online: Coventry University Online offers a wide range of fully online master’s and postgraduate certificates designed for working professionals; platform and support details are available on the Online pages.

 

Number of programmes offered

Coventry lists extensive course directories (undergraduate A–Z, postgraduate A–Z, online course lists and an A–Z course finder). While Coventry doesn’t publish a single “total programmes” headline on the front page, the Course Finder and A–Z lists show hundreds of programmes spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, pathways and online options — use the course finder to filter by subject and level for exact counts in your area of interest.

 

Highlights & student experience

  • High employability focus: sandwich placements, optional placement years, employer projects, and a Talent/Careers service to help with internships and graduate roles. Coventry runs a “Future Focus” approach with embedded employability activities.

  • Flexible starts and pathways: CU Coventry offers multiple start dates (six starts a year for some programmes) and pathway routes to degrees — useful for international students needing flexible arrival times.

  • Strong online offering: 100% online programmes designed for working professionals, with an interactive platform (Aula) and scheduled tutor sessions plus asynchronous work.

  • Global student community: Coventry frequently reports a high proportion of international students and has support structures for visas, international orientation and English language support.

 

Practical next steps for international applicants (concise checklist)

  1. Use Coventry’s Course Finder to shortlist programmes (filter by level, campus and online)

  2. Check fees & scholarships: see the Scholarships page and the International hub for active offers and eligibility (noting the £2,500 Vice-Chancellor scholarship for certain postgrad intakes).

  3. Verify intake dates & visa requirements on the International Hub and Admissions pages — CU Coventry and Coventry University London may have different intake calendars.

  4. If you need flexibility or can’t relocate, explore Coventry University Online 100% online master’s options and their start dates.

Scholarship

1) Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship (2025/26)

  • What: Up to £4,000 off tuition for 3-year bachelor degrees (and up to £5,000 off for 4-year integrated degrees such as MEng/MSci) for eligible international students starting September 2025 or January 2026.

  • Who’s eligible (summary): International (non-EU) fee-paying students with an offer; excludes International Pathways and 100% online Coventry University Online courses. Other combining rules/exclusions may apply.

 

2) Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship (2025/26)

  • What: A tuition fee reduction for international postgraduate entrants. (Public pages list the advertised saving for relevant intakes — for example some intake notices reference a £2,500 reduction for specific intakes in 2025/26). Check the intake page for the exact amount and which intakes it applies to.

 

3) International CU (campus-specific) scholarships

  • CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough run their own international scholarship / bursary pages (these can include campus-specific support or EU support bursaries). If you’re applying to a CU campus, check the campus page for bespoke awards and eligibility.

 

4) EU Support Bursary (CU campuses / transitional support)

  • Some CU campuses are offering financial support for eligible EU students (on-campus full-time UG/PG) for particular academic years (check the campus page for details up to 2026/27 as published).

 

5) Alumni Discount

  • What: Coventry University graduates who return for a postgraduate programme can receive a 25% discount off tuition fees from September 2025 (details and terms on the fees/funding page). Good to know if you plan multiple levels of study within Coventry.

 

6) Other commonly available discounts

  • Early Payment Discount: early tuition payment discounts are often offered and may be combinable with some scholarships (rules vary).

  • Direct Applicant / Country Scholarships: Coventry sometimes offers country-specific direct applicant scholarships — these are listed on course/country pages when available.

 

Typical eligibility & rules (what Coventry usually requires)

Most of Coventry’s international scholarships follow these patterns (always confirm on the specific scholarship page for your intake):

  • You must be classed as an international (overseas) fee-paying student (non-EU in many of the current offers).

  • You usually must hold at least a conditional or unconditional offer from Coventry (offers for CU campuses are handled separately).

  • Proof of payment / deposit: many scholarships require you to pay the required deposit by the deadline in your offer to be eligible.

  • Cannot be combined with some offers: some scholarships cannot be combined with other large discounts (e.g., some Vice-Chancellor awards exclude other major discounts or pathway programmes).

  • Exclusions: International Pathways / Foundation years, and 100% online courses (Coventry University Online) are commonly excluded from certain awards — check the fine print.

 

Deadlines & intake notes

  • Scholarships are advertised for specific intakes (e.g., Sept 2025, Nov 2025, Jan 2026, Mar 2026, May 2025). Check the scholarship page for the exact intake you plan to start as amounts and eligibility sometimes vary by intake.

 

Practical tips to improve your chance of getting top scholarships

  • Apply early and meet deposit deadlines (many offers require deposit payment to confirm scholarship eligibility).

  • Show strong academic profile — many awards are merit-based. Have transcripts, references and any English test scores ready.

  • Consider combined savings: sometimes smaller discounts (early payment + a smaller scholarship) can beat a single marginal scholarship — read combining rules carefully.

  • If you’re a Coventry graduate, use the alumni discount for postgraduate study (25% from Sept 2025).

Programs

Coventry, United Kingdom