Coventry University
Coventry University is a public university which gained university status in 1992 and traces its roots to the Coventry School of Design of 1843. Its campus is in the city centre and it takes undergraduate applications through UCAS.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. Coventry University is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is Coventry University?
Coventry University is a public university in Coventry, founded in 1992, with roots in the Coventry School of Design opened in 1843. The campus sits in the city centre, beside Coventry Cathedral and the ring of buildings around it.
The city's motor industry history still shapes the engineering provision, and the automotive and transport design programmes come out of that inheritance. Teaching buildings, the Lanchester Library and The Hub students' building sit together in the centre.
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Which subjects stand out at Coventry University?
The subjects Coventry University is known for are automotive and aerospace engineering, design, business and finance, health professions, computer science and disaster management and peace studies. Disaster management and peace studies are among the titles that set the catalogue apart.
automotive and aerospace engineering
programmes tied to the city's motor industry
design
industrial and transport design
business and finance
taught in Coventry University Business School
health professions
nursing and midwifery, with a simulation ward and midwifery suite
computer science
computing and cyber security
disaster management and peace studies
distinctive titles in the institution's catalogue
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at Coventry University?
Coventry University admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at Coventry University?
Coventry University publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Coventry?
Coventry University's campus is in the city centre, where the Lanchester Library, The Hub students' building and the halls sit within walking distance of one another. Birmingham is half an hour away by train and London around an hour.
The city was UK City of Culture in 2021, and the cathedral ruins beside the modern cathedral are its landmark. Room types and current prices are published on the institution's accommodation pages.
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How is an application to Coventry University made?
Undergraduate applications to Coventry University go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to Coventry University directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does Coventry University issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. Coventry University appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- Coventry University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
- Discover Uni — Course-level continuation, outcome and student satisfaction data are published by Discover Uni. — 26 August 2026
