Find practical advice on how to manage your money and top tips on how to save on costs.
Coventry is ranked among the top student cities in England for affordability, coming in 4th in the QS Best Student Cities Index 2027. Managing your money at Coventry University is straightforward with our practical budgeting tools, clear student finance guides, and dedicated support team. Living in Coventry offers a manageable lifestyle, we help you take control of your financial wellbeing so you can stay focused on your studies.
Explore the hub to find:
- Budgeting tools: Interactive calculators to map out monthly expenses.
- Financial support: Tailored guidance on scholarships, bursaries, and part-time work.
- Student discounts: Local and online savings to stretch your budget further.
Cost of living as a student in Coventry
Whether you're coming to Coventry to study or supporting someone who is, it's helpful to know the actual cost of living here. These examples can show you how much money you may need and what to budget for.
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Accommodation Costs in Coventry
Whether you’d prefer to live in our halls of residence or in privately-owned housing, we have a range of accommodation options available to suit you. For students joining us this September, you can also save £200 on select ensuite rooms at Bishop Gate and Godiva Place for 43 week stays for Undergraduate students and 50 weeks stays for Postgraduate students (Limited availability and terms and conditions apply).
Student finance
While you're investing in your future, we want to make sure we’re helping you with fees and funding for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Read moreWe are committed to helping you manage your money so you can focus on your studies. Here is how we can support you:
- Financial support for students: Explore our dedicated guides on scholarships, grants, and bursaries to see what extra funding you may be eligible for.
- Working while studying: Find practical advice on finding flexible part-time work, crafting your CV to boost your income.
- Student budgeting advice: Use our interactive online budgeting tools and calculators to easily map out your monthly expenses and stay on track.
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Support from the university
Student Wellbeing
This team offer a friendly face to talk to online or face-to-face. They can also connect you to the right services and support for your needs.
Your Students' Union Advice Service
An independent and confidential service for all students. They can give advice and support on a wide range of problems including finance and money, financial support and more.
Employability
Connect with our careers team for career guidance. They can also help you with your CV, interviews and finding work.
Facilities
Coventry University has a great range of facilities. Make use of them to help your budget go further.
FAQs
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Support with your finances
If you need any help or advice with your finances, our advisers are here for you. You can contact them on suadvice@coventry.ac.uk or go to one of their drop-in sessions.
Commuting to Coventry
Whether you're based nearby or have commitments that mean you want to live at home when you study, commuting to Coventry offers a flexible way to further your education.
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