UniHomes guide to
Coventry
Uni Life in Coventry
Key reasons to study in Coventry
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1Academic excellence
With one of the largest metropolitan universities and a Russell Group university both calling Coventry home, you won't find many better centres of academic excellence than Coventry. The quality of teaching and outstanding facilities are sure to enhance your student life in Coventry.
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2Historic spots
History lovers won’t be able to get enough of this area. While Warwick Castle is always a good visit, we also recommend Coventry Cathedral, St Mary’s Guildhall, and the National Trust former monastery, Charterhouse. You can also wander along the City Walls and the medieval Spon Street.
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3Green spaces galore
There are more than 400 green spaces across the city, making Coventry a very lush place to be - especially in the summer. Coombe Abbey Park is particularly popular, although strolling through Allesley Park or along the Coventry Canal Basin also makes for a wholesome day. If you want to go slightly further afield, Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve offers something different.
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4A thriving music scene
Coventry University student life wouldn’t be the same without its social scene. Coventry. nightlife highlights and student favourites include Kasbah (in the centre of town) and 147 (a short walk from the university). The music scene is growing, with bigger and bigger artists playing at the HMV Empire. Also, be sure to check out the Sunday Pub Quiz at the Phoenix on Gosford Street!
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5A well-connected city
The mighty Birmingham is just 20 minutes away on the train, with trains running every 40 minutes on weekdays. There are also excellent transport links to London, Leicester and Nottingham. Travel to and from university campuses is quick and easy, even if you're not within walking distance. Various buses drop you straight at Coventry University's campus, and the train station is only 10 minutes away.
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6Student-oriented living
Students are now one of the largest demographics in the city, meaning there's a huge range of choice when it comes to accommodation. Your student card will get you discounts at food places like Domino’s, KFC, Las Iguanas, and McDonald’s, well-known branded clothing shops, and other useful services like the Bishop Street PureGym and the Skydome Odeon.
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Universities in Coventry
University of Warwick
Located on the outskirts of Coventry, the University of Warwick is a prestigious Russell Group university, and a true campus university as well. It boasts 32 academic departments and a host of student amenities and entertainment all within a self-contained area. You'll find a huge number of excellent courses across the three core faculties at Warwick, particularly in the school of management and business.
Coventry University
Coventry University is Coventry's city centre university and is home to almost 30,000 students each year. It's also one of the fastest growing universities and prides itself on specialising in teaching performance, mainly across a number of niche subjects, such as architecture and film production. It sits on a purpose-built campus on the east side of the city centre, next to the ring road.
