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Open Events at CU Coventry

Your future starts here

Discover what it’s really like to study at CU Coventry. Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore our campus, meet our tutors and current students, and learn more about the support available to help you succeed. These events are open to school/sixth form students and adult learners.

Why visit CU Coventry

Located on Mile Lane, just a 10-minute walk from Coventry city centre and the main train station, our campus is easy to reach. Local bus routes stop right outside the main building, and we offer free on-site parking for open event visitors.

What to expect on the day

Chat to our teaching staff and discover more about our professionally focused, vocational courses. You’ll learn one subject in depth at a time, and be assessed as you progress, meaning no end-of-year exams.

If you’re unsure which course is right for you, we’ll help you explore your options. And if you already have a career goal in mind, we’ll guide you towards the course that best supports your ambitions and future success.

Meet our friendly teams and get answers to your questions:

Success Coaches – Learn how we support your academic journey with personalised success plans and one-to-one coaching.
Careers Team – Discover how we help you build employability skills, gain work experience and access professional placements.
Student Health and Wellbeing – Find out how we support students with additional needs and promote wellbeing across campus.
Fees and Funding – Get expert advice on tuition fees, maintenance loans and how to apply for student finance.
Admissions Team – Whether you're applying through UCAS or directly, we’ll guide you through the application process.

Added extras

Free parking for all Open Event attendees.
Complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
Financial support available for those travelling by public transport (details below).

Help with travel costs

We believe everyone should have the chance to attend Open Events. 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 Event, 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 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 Event.

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 a further 10 business days.

One claim per household. Applies to CU Coventry Open Events only. Offer closes 30 December 2025.