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Coventry University

Coventry, England

  • TEF Gold
  • #581 QS World
  • #61 UK
#581QS World Ranking
#61UK Ranking
GoldTEF Rating
84%Satisfaction
81.1%Employment
£28,500Avg. Salary

About Coventry University

Coventry University is a university located in Coventry, West Midlands. It is a member of the University Alliance group, focused on professional and technical education. It holds the highest TEF rating — Gold — for outstanding teaching quality.

In the latest rankings, Coventry University is positioned at #40 in the Guardian University Guide (UK).

The university has approximately 29,505 students, with a diverse international community representing 81 nationalities — 45% of the student body. The largest international cohorts come from India, Nepal, and China.

Coventry University currently lists 211 courses on CourseOptions, spanning 127 undergraduate and 84 postgraduate programmes. There are 6 scholarships available for international students.

Graduate outcomes are strong: 86% of graduates go into employment or further study within 15 months, and the median graduate salary is £28,500, rising to £31,400 after five years.

Student satisfaction is strong, with an NSS teaching satisfaction score of 88%.

Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021, with excellent transport links to London and Birmingham.

Founded1843
Total Students29,505+
Campus TypeSuburban

What is Coventry University's Ranking in 2026?

Coventry University is ranked #581 in the world by QS World University Rankings 2026 and #61 in the UK by the Complete University Guide.

Ranking SystemPosition
QS World University Rankings 2026#581
Times Higher Education 2026#601
Guardian University Guide (UK)#40
The Complete University Guide (UK)#61

Source: QS, THE, CUG, Guardian — Updated January 2026

What Percentage of Graduates Get Jobs?

81.1% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

81.1%Employed
4.1%Further Study
9.6%Studying & Working
8.9%Unemployed

Salary Progression

Time After GraduationMedian SalaryUK AverageDifference
15 months£28,500£26,220+9%
3 years£28,100£25,852+9%
5 years£31,400£28,888+9%

Source: HESA Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2025

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all subject areas and study modes. Actual graduate outcomes vary by course and cohort. For course-specific data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Satisfied Are Students?

Has an 84% overall satisfaction rate according to the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

84%Overall
Teaching Quality88.3%
Learning Resources87.8%
Academic Support87.1%
Assessment83.9%
Organisation77.9%
Student Voice79.9%

Source: National Student Survey (NSS) 2025.

Official Data

These figures represent institution-wide averages across all courses and may not reflect satisfaction for a specific course. For course-level data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

How Many International Students Study Here?

45.1% of students are international, representing 81+ countries. Total international students: 13,300.

13,300International Students
45.1%of Student Body
81+Countries
CountriesStudentsPercentage
India7,39555.6%
Nepal1,67012.6%
China8856.7%
Nigeria7505.6%
Pakistan4603.5%
Sri Lanka3352.5%
Hong Kong1351%
Ireland1351%
Bangladesh1301%
Korea (South)1200.9%

Source: HESA official data.

Courses at Coventry University

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Scholarships for International Students

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Quick Facts

TypeUniversity
Founded1843
Total Students29,505+
International Students45.1%

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