Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England. The origins of Coventry University can be linked to the Coventry School of Design in 1843. It was known as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 until 1987, and then as Coventry Polytechnic until it gained university status in 1992.
Coventry is the larger of the two universities in the city, the other being the University of Warwick. The Coventry University Group operates campuses in Coventry, Scarborough, London and Wrocław. It has two principal campuses: one in the centre of Coventry where the majority of its operations are located, and one in Central London which focuses on business and management courses. Coventry also governs the higher education institutions CU Coventry, CU Scarborough and CU London. Its colleges, which are made up of schools and departments, run around 300 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Across the university there are 11 research centres which specialise in different fields, from agroecology and peace studies to future of transport.
The annual income of the institution for 2024–25 was £362.8 million of which £15.5 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £437.3 million. The university holds an overall Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. Coventry is a member of the University Alliance mission group.
Local Community Integrity
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Community Safety6/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality4/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality10/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health7/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation9/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation
*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.
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What Students Say
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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 93% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 91% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
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Academic support is accessible; 88% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 93% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
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The community feel here is incredible. 89% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 92% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.
Student Living Costs
West Midlands
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80
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