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Open Events at CU Coventry

Your future starts here

Come and see for yourself what it’s like to live and learn at our CU Coventry campus. An Open Event is a great chance to meet staff and students, look around our campus and explore our city.

You can also:

Drop in for a chat with our Success Coaches. Find out how we support you, as an individual, to settle in and make the most out of your time at CU.
Tour our accommodation – this is a great opportunity to find your new home away from home.
Explore our buildings and facilities.

Coventry has lots to offer. It's a diverse and affordable city. Our campus is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre and has convenient transport links.

At our Open Events, parking is free and the refreshments are on us! We also provide financial support for those coming by public transport(details below).

Clearing drop-in visits

Tuesday 26 August to Friday 29 August

Join our series of daily campus drop-ins, available each day between 10am and 3pm, leaving from our site on Mile Lane. Take a campus tour with a current student ambassador and view and arrange your student accommodation. No need to book in advance.

Visits start from our building on Mile Lane, Coventry CV1 2TU.

Help with travel costs

We believe everyone should have the chance to attend Open Days. That's why we offer financial support to help cover your public transport travel costs and ensure you can join us.

What can I get?

You can claim between £20 and £65, depending on how far you travel.

£20 if you are travelling within Coventry and Warwickshire (all postcodes beginning with CV)
£35 if you are travelling within East or West Midlands (all postcodes beginning B, DE, DN, DY, HR, LD, LE, LN, MK, NG, NN, NP, OX, PE, S, SK, ST, SY, TF, WR, WS or WV)
£65 if you are travelling from outside the East or West Midlands.

What forms of transport are eligible?

Who can claim?

How and when can I claim?

At the Open Day, scan the QR code at the event help desk in the main reception area. This will give you access to an online form to upload your public transport proof of purchase and make your claim. If you came by bicycle (unlocked) take a photo of your bicycle on campus when you arrive and upload this to the online form.

Should you have trouble scanning the QR code please use this form. Please note that all claims are checked to ensure that the individual checked-in at a CU Coventry Open Day.

After completing the form, you'll receive a secure weblink to Convera, a money transfer service. You'll have 10 business days to enter your bank details on the Convera form. Once completed successfully, your funds will be transferred to your bank account within 10 business days.

Visit CU Coventry – Your Personal Campus Experience

Explore CU Coventry through a personalised campus visit. Our friendly team is ready to welcome you and show you around our innovative building.

What to Expect

Campus visits typically last around 45 minutes. You’ll get a guided look at our modern spaces, including:

The library
Engineering and Science Labs
Moot Court Room
Student Social Spaces

It’s a great way to see how we support learning and student life.

Why Visit?

A campus visit helps you picture yourself here. You’ll explore our facilities, learn about our teaching style, and discover the support available to students.

Ready to Explore?

Register your interest today and we’ll be in touch to confirm your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to CU Coventry!

Whether you're considering applying or simply interested in learning more about CU Coventry, these tours are an excellent way to get started. Register your interest now and a member of our team will be in touch to confirm details with you.