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If you’re facing some issues or concerns with finances, come and see one of our advisers who are more than happy to help. Get in touch by emailing suadvice@coventry.ac.uk or come to one of our drop-in sessions.
Cost of living in Coventry
For many, university may be the first time you’re fully managing your finances yourself. This can be daunting, but we can help! Check out our advice on how to manage your loan and budget yourself over each semester.
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Cost of living tips
Your monthly budget guide
The costs below are a rough idea of what you should allow for expenses. Depending on your own circumstances, they could be higher or lower than the costs stated. The below costs are calculated using the UCAS budget calculator. For more information on budgeting, check it out for yourself.
| Expenses | Approximate price |
|---|---|
 Accommodation (halls of residence, bills included)* |
£388- £502 per month |
 Private Accommodation (bills not included) |
£329 - £452 per month |
 Bills (electric/ gas/ water) |
£31 - £67 per month |
 Food / Housekeeping |
£80 - £200 per month |
 TV Licence (mandatory with TV or watching BBC online) |
£13.25 per month (£41 every quarter, or £159 per year) |
 Mobile phone |
£16 - £42 per month |
 Leisure / Sport(This is calculated on membership for the Students Sport centre) |
£0^ - £170 per month |
 Books / Stationery |
£21 per month |
 Socialising / Going out |
£45 - £170 per month |
 Travel / Transport(depending on where you live and how you'd prefer to travel) |
£0 - £168 per month |
 Childcare (if needed based on a full week of nursery fees) |
£900 per month |
*Our accommodation options run on a 39-week agreement. This means you only pay for when you need it.
^Some of our university owned accommodation options included onsite gyms as part of your accommodation fees. Please check your option to see if this applies to you.
Grants and Bursaries
You may be entitled to a scholarship or bursary to help bring in an extra bit of money. This could include a sport or academic scholarship with us, or a range of local bursaries depending on where you live. Check out our Scholarships and Bursaries page for more information.
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