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Coventry University

Overview
Coventry University is a public research university in the city of Coventry, England. It was established as a University through the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and was formerly known as Lanchester Polytechnic until 1987 and Coventry Polytechnic until it gained university status in 1992.

It has its campuses in London, Coventry, and Scarborough. The university comprises three faculties and one school and manages a number of commercial subsidiaries that provide business services to local and national organizations. It is known for facilitating research that makes a significant contribution to numerous global challenges. Recently, Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated significant areas of Coventry’s research as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, with its allied health professions work being ranked joint 5th in the UK and almost three-quarters of its work in the art and design category being rated as either four or three-star quality.

The University is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, University Alliance and Universities UK. Nationally, Coventry is ranked 13th by The Guardian University league tables 2019, 44th by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2020 and 531-540th by QS University World Ranking. Coventry has been awarded as a ‘University of the Year for Student Experience’ in 2019 by Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Coventry University’s Department of Industrial Design won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in the ‘Engineering and Technology’ category for “educating tomorrow’s world leaders in automotive design” in 2007 Coventry was named ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ in the Times Higher Education Awards 2011. Over 50,000 students including more than 5,000 international students from more than 130 countries study at diverse and vibrant universities.

Coventry University London Campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs all delivered in the center of one of the world’s largest financial centers. Guaranteed work placement or work-related project opportunities – committed to offering a range of work experience options as part of course Curriculum infused with employability skills – all of Coventry courses have been designed to be interactive and relevant to the business world. Therefore, the university supports 12,200 jobs across the country and contributes almost £800 million in annual gross value added to the UK economy.

Campus Tour
Extension of course and study visa!
It’s the first time that the university is offering opportunities for students to turn their one-year course into a two-year course with a work placement option. This will add valuable knowledge by applying learning and real-world experience and network with future colleagues during their Masters’ Study experience. Last but not the least, students’ tuition fees will be reduced after securing their work placement.

Alternative to IELTS Internal test at Karachi and Lahore
Students can also opt for CUET (Coventry University English Test) at Karachi and Lahore after receiving an offer letter from Coventry University.

London Campus courses added with extended Professional Practice
MSc with Extended Professional Practice
MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management with Extended Professional Practice
MSc International Fashion Marketing with Extended Professional Practice
MSc International Project Management with Extended Professional Practice
MSc Global Financial Trading with Extended Professional Practice
All of our MSc courses are now available with Extended Professional Practice. This 18-month option will provide practical experience to the students. You will undertake two Professional Practice modules which will take the form of either an internship with a host organization or a campus-based professional experience.

Campus Tour
Coventry is a vibrant student city ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is only an hour from London by train and 20 minutes from Birmingham. According to QS, the city has been recognized as the 5th best student city in the UK.

Students can also download the app for support services and support services and additional information including Interactive maps to University buildings, the NHS Walk-in Centre and Accident and Emergency.

University is located at the heart of Coventry, the University enjoys excellent public transport links and close proximity to major road networks connecting to London and the countryside of Warwickshire. Easy commuting to Coventry means that you will have a wide choice of areas to consider living if you need to relocate to join our team – there is the city itself with many multicultural suburbs, thriving towns, and villages located in the beautiful nearby countryside.

Scholarships and Discounts
Country Award May 2020
We know how much the costs of tuition fees, living expenses and accommodation can be in the UK. So we’ve secured extra financial support with a Country Award to help undergraduate and postgraduate students study for their Coventry University degree. University will accommodate students with £1,500 off their first-year tuition fees for May 2020 intake for both campuses.

Student Support
Health Wellbeing: At Coventry, students’ welfare is well taken care of as the university value students as individuals with different needs and requirements. University provides health and wellbeing services comprised of Spirituality and Faith Centre, Welfare, Disabilities, Counselling, Mental Health, and the Medical Centre

Employability Opportunities: To ensure a promising future career, the university provides extensive support through our central careers service, faculty employability teams, the unique Advantage employability program and the innovative Global Leaders Program.

Academic support: To ensure the students’ academic wellbeing, university provide huge libraries, center for academic writing, online skills development websites, effective IT services, and Sigma (Maths and Stats support).

Student Engagement Center: Counselors and advisors are appointed to support the students during their university life by providing the best opportunities and guidance to succeed.

Case Reporting system: Coventry University welcomes diversity. If any student experiences or witnesses incidents because of their race, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, faith or any other reason so they can report it via our new online support service.

University’s Sports Centre is just across from TheHub, and the Westwood Heath Sports facilities with floodlit AstroTurf and grass pitches for football, hockey, rugby, and cricket. There are nearly 100 clubs and societies for you to join – a great way to make new friends.

On-campus job facilities: Employed 4,000 staff in a variety of roles across the campus. As one of Coventry’s biggest employers, the university provides perks including pension schemes, generous holiday allowances, flexible working, a childcare voucher scheme, great training, personal and professional development and discounted membership to the University’s bespoke £4m sport and recreation center.

Did you know?
team helped connect over 5000 students to University support services last year and another 5000 to their personal tutors. The team closely works with the Information Points and Service Desks on-campus to ensure students get quick access to the full range of first-line services on offer. Moreover, the university has numerous social and learning spaces such as TheHub, Student Center, Jaguar Center, Square One and Campus store. These facilities enhance the student university experience.

Future Prospects
Coventry University has more than 170,000 alumni network. Graduates work all over the world. There are many prominent figures who have graduated from Coventry University; Jack Lowman, Rob Thomas, Marco Ng, Debra Jain, and Aisling McLaughlin. They have embarked on their success journey in various fields such as engineering, Disaster Management, Business, Graphic designing, and media, etc.

Ranking
Named UK’s highest-ranking New University (Guardian University Guide 2019).
The Guardian University Guide 2020 has placed Coventry University in 15th position in the UK.
In the top 6 universities for student experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018)
1st for overseas student experiences (based on the number of student trips abroad – HESA 2016/17)
87% overall positive student satisfaction at Coventry University compared to 84% UK average (National Student Survey 2017)
Top 200 in the world in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (2017)
95% of our graduates are employed or in further study (DLHE Survey 2014/15)

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