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Coventry University

Coventry University, Priory Street, CV1 5FB Coventry, United Kingdom
3.82 / 5 based on 150 reviews.
Description:
Coventry University has a long tradition as a provider of education. It can trace its roots as far back as Coventry College of Design in 1843. The University offers its students the care, the intellectual pedigree and the academic excellence that will help you to prepare yourself for the competitive world of work.


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80% of students recommend
150 reviews
Housing
3.8/5
 All experiences (150)
Student life
3.5/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (84)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
3.3/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.2/5
 1 star (0)
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bielarzw, Poland

14 4-star reviews of Coventry University

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Review by Wojciech, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow, Poland
Financial Management, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Higher standard for less money
Personal comments:
Living in student accommodation gave me an opportunity to meet students with different cultural backgrounds. Although the price of accommodation was rather high, and some facilities had a poor standard, overall I have enjoyed my stay in university halls of residence.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
University activities (lectures, seminars) and self study allowed me deepen my knowledge of business English. After one-year stay in UK I have no problems in comprehending business and financial books and academic articles published in English. My everyday English was also greatly improved and the whole stay was of a great value for my personal development.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
host university
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
The weather is really rainy
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
The university offers a wide range of courses to choose from. Additionally on each course you are allowed to choose modules to adjust the curriculum to your personal needs. I'm quite satisfied with the course I have taken up. The university staff was always approachable and helpful. Both the lectures and seminars were lead in a proper and easy to follow manner.



FINAL COMMENTS

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