Coventry University is a modern university which has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the last ten years. It is currently ranked 13th in the UK (Guardian University Rankings 2019) and was also awarded the prize of UK’s Top New University by the CUG.
A key strength of Coventry University is their focus on the employability of students, with a range of industry-leading initiatives that prepare students for graduate employment in place throughout your time at the University.
What makes Coventry stand out?
National rankings and student experience
Coventry has consistently performed well in student experience rankings – league tables that are directly influenced by the students who study at the University – as well as national league tables. The statistics on Coventry speak for themselves over the last five years:
- University of the Year in 2015 (Times Higher Education Awards)
- Modern University of the Year in 2014, ‘15 and ’16 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide)
- UK's Top New University in 2018 (The Guardian and Complete University Guides)
Future employability
Coventry focus on the future employability of students, with a range of industry-leading initiatives preparing international students for their future career. For example, the Centre for Global Engagement offers students the chance to study or work abroad, gaining international experience and the skills to become globally employable.
Data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency reveal that Coventry provided nearly 3,000 student experiences abroad in 2015/16, making it a leader in providing international mobility.
It’s a great student city
Ranked as one of the ‘Best Student Cities in the UK’ by the QS Best Student Cities 2018, Coventry is an exciting place to live as an international student. There are a wealth of sporting, cultural and social activities to enjoy, and the University’s own buildings are all within touching distance of whatever your interests may be. Furthermore Coventry is a 30 minute train journey away from Birmingham which is the UK's 2nd biggest city.
Study at Coventry
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