Cost of living
In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to consider your living costs while you are studying and living in Coventry. You will need to consider costs on top of your fees, such as accommodation, food, utilities, travel and every day costs such as clothes and social activities.
Estimates will vary greatly depending on your accommodation, lifestyle and individual circumstances. As a guide, we have put together some lower and upper end annual estimates:
| Living costs | Lowest estimated cost | Upper estimated cost | Average estimated expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food and toiletries | £2,500 | £4,000 | £3,050 |
| Books and materials | £440 | £600 | £520 |
| Other general expenditure (including clothing, phone calls, laundry, insurance, trips/holidays, entertainment, travel) | £2,550 | £3,000 | £2,775 |
| Total yearly expenditure | £5,490 | £7,600 | £6,345 |
The above costs are in addition to accommodation costs, which range from:
| Accommodation | Lowest estimated cost | Upper estimated cost | Average estimated expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus accommodation (2017/18 prices: £ per week) | £139 | £175 | £157 |
| Off campus accommodation (2017/18 prices: £ per week) | £116 | £124 | £120 |
If you are an international student you will also need to consider the costs of your visa application and the travel to get to Coventry.
