Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

Founded in 1843 by industrialists and entrepreneurs, Coventry University has been standing tall for over 175 years in the world of higher education. It is a public research university situated in Coventry, England. This outward-looking and dynamic university is a flag bearer of international partnership, excellent teaching and impactful research. The QS World University Ranking 2021 of Coventry University ranges between 541- 550. The university has also been rated as ‘International Excellent’ and ‘World Leading’ in the field of research by the latest REF (Research Excellence Framework). 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

The three campuses- CU Coventry, CU London and CU Scarborough together form the  Coventry University. Students can choose the campus-based on their preference of cities and the environment. The best thing is that the flexible learning model of CU allows students to move between the campus after an academic year. CU is a modern university with a proud transition. Students at CU benefit from high-quality education and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities provided at various departments of the university. The city-centre campus of CU is continually evolving and the university is looking forward to further investment in it in coming years. Of a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered at Coventry University, its international recognition comes from its expertise in Agroecology, Peacebuilding, Engineering, Health and its world-leading calibre Design; especially in the automotive field. 

Accomplishments & Alumni

Because of the satisfactory levels of its teaching quality in recent years, the university has been rated among one of the best universities in the UK. Coventry University also contributes to the economy of its region. As per a study from 2018, the graduates from Coventry University will be contributing £560 million to the economy of the UK over their lifetime. A large number of students have graduated from Coventry University and once they graduate they become a member of  Coventry University’s Alumni Community. The Alumni gets benefits from various services offered by CU and most importantly they create networking. They also get a platform to share their experiences and contribute to the university. 

Student Diversity & Visiting Companies

The university is known for its diverse and vibrant population. With over 10,000 international students, Coventry University accepts students from 150 different countries. Over 50,000 students pursuing various degrees celebrate access to global opportunities, which is the consequence of Coventry University’s worldwide network of collaborators in industry and  Coventry University academia. Coventry University's major contribution to the city for its growth and development has enabled them to build business partners. The association of CU with the leading businesses and organisations helps the CU students to join the internship, training and undertake projects with them. Also, placement and employment opportunities are offered to students after graduation.

COVID 19 Response 

• Coventry University has responded very well to the unprecedented COVID- 19situation. All courses across the CU campuses were converted into blended learning which is the combination of online learning and face-to-face interaction. 

• The lectures being delivered online are of high quality ensuring good interaction between students and staff. The physical and mental health of all is the foremost priority of the university and for this, the university has announced various initiatives to support everyone.  The team of CU reached out to supporters to help students in this difficult period. 

• Coventry University has continuously supported students through the Emergency Fund since the outbreak of the pandemic. More than  £100,000 amount has been released by the Coventry University Welfare Fund into the Student Emergency Fund to use it for the support of students.