Two students walking through London's Spitalfields Market.

5 reasons to choose Coventry University London

At Coventry University London, you will be more than a student – you'll be part of a global community. More than 11,000 students have travelled from all over the world to study with us here at Coventry University London. Like them, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our global community and emerge as a talented, career-ready graduate with an international outlook.

Here’s five reasons why Coventry University London could be the right choice for you.

1. Put your skills into practice

All of our courses (excluding top-up courses) include the opportunity to apply for a credit-bearing internship or placement, so you can put your skills into practice and make connections in the world of work. This gives you the chance to graduate with professional experience, as well as a degree.

5 QS Stars

for employability¹

2. Make the most of studying in London

London is home to many top global companies, and we aim to maximise our London connections to help you meet employers, network with companies, secure work placements and learn from prominent guest speakers (subject to availability). There’s no better place to learn about business than in one of the world’s most successful business and financial centres.

Joint Top Modern University for Career Prospects

Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022²

3. Our courses adapt to market demand

We aim to be at the forefront of world-class teaching and be responsive to market demand. Coventry University Group was rated Gold Overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, which firmly establishes us as a sector-leading institution.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023³

4. Links with top global companies

In London, you’ll find a vast network of media, technology and creative industries. We have found this makes us much more proactive in responding to market demand. We have relationships with a large number of employers, including The Ritz London, Genesis, Deloitte, Barclays, City Cruises and Brompton London, who can provide you with valuable work experience opportunities⁴ and insights into their industries.

5. Live in the world's top student city

London is one of the most iconic cities in the world, and it’s been ranked as the best city in the world for students. Your university experience should bring out the best in you. We’re proud to see our students’ personal and professional growth during their time here.

London: World’s Top Student City

QS Best Student Cities Index 2024⁵

¹Coventry University has 5 QS Stars for Employability, QS Stars University Ratings

²Coventry University is Joint Top Modern University for Career Prospects, Guardian University Guide 2021 and 2022

³Coventry University Group was Rated Gold Overall, Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

⁴Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement/internships, work experience, industry visits, field trips or study abroad and international opportunities and that any such opportunities referred to may be subject to additional costs (e.g. travel, visas and accommodation etc.), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the requirements in this regard, please contact the International Office for further details if you are an International student.

⁵London: World’s Top Student City, QS Best Student Cities Index 2024