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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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150 reviews of Coventry University

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HOUSING    
by amecev, Fachhochschule Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Engineering, Computer, Independent
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: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? because it is the cheapest
Personal comments:
I don't know exactly, but I think it is fine. I am not living there anyway.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by amecev, Fachhochschule Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Engineering, Computer, Independent
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
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Fitnes center, Stdent Union
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ACADEMIC    
by Nicolas, Université Paris X - Nanterre, Paris, France
Language, Direct entry
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:
As far as modern languages are concerned. Very good



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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by Laura, Hogeschool Zuyd, Heerlen, Netherlands
Business Studies, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I was already fluent in English so I had no problems, especially my academic English is pretty good. However, I did learn some things such as phrases used in everyday speach
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EXPENSES    
by Jakub, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland
Manufacturing Sciences (including CAD, CAM, CAE), Erasmus
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:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
part-time job
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
England is generally more expensive than Poland
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    
by Beata, Politechnika Lódzka, Lodz, Poland
Business Studies, University Agreement
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...
-
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:
Excellent libarary and access to resources. Lecturers rather helpful and friendly



FINAL COMMENTS

The city itself is not the most beautiful place in UK, but the surrounding towns (Warwick, Kenilworth) are very nice. Moreover, Coventry tries hard to rise its attractiveness..
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