Thinking about switching universities?

In many cases, yes.

Students choose to switch universities for a variety of reasons, including course fit, teaching style, student support and career opportunities.

Your options will depend on your individual circumstances, including the course you're studying, how much you've completed and the course you'd like to join at Coventry University.

The best way to understand your options is to complete our enquiry form and speak to our team.

Potentially, yes.

Most Coventry University courses offer January start dates, meaning eligible students may be able to continue their studies without waiting until the next September intake.

If you're offered a place, you'll join the January intake and follow that course schedule throughout your degree, progressing to each subsequent year in January.

Availability varies by course and individual circumstances. .

Potentially.

Eligibility depends on the course you wish to study and your individual circumstances.

Some professionally regulated courses, particularly healthcare-related courses, may have additional requirements.

Every application is considered individually, and we may need additional information about your previous studies before advising on available options. .

Students applying through this switching route would normally join the appropriate January intake and start their first year fresh from there.

Every application is assessed individually, but students should not assume they will automatically enter directly into a later start date.

If you've already completed a significant amount of higher education study, alternative transfer routes may also be available. See how you could transfer to Coventry University as a second- or third-year student.

However, it you're applying for advanced entry, you can apply to us via your UCAS account for a September 2027 start. 

If you've already completed a significant amount of university, a different transfer option may be available depending on your course and previous qualifications.

Apply through your UCAS account, selecting next September as your start date, and we'll review your circumstances.

Every student's circumstances are different, and Student Finance England will assess your individual eligibility.

Before making any decisions, we recommend checking your Student Finance account and contacting Student Finance England if you have questions about your entitlement.

For more information, view our Student Finance FAQs. 

This will depend on your current accommodation arrangements.

If you're living in university-managed accommodation or private student accommodation, you should review your tenancy agreement and speak to your accommodation provider to understand your options.

If you're considering switching to Coventry University, accommodation options may be available for January starters, subject to availability. Our Accommodation Team can discuss options that may be available to you.

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Many students are surprised by how straightforward the process can be.

Once you've completed our enquiry form, we'll review your circumstances and contact you to discuss your options.

We'll explain the process, answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

Don't worry if you don't have everything ready straight away.

However, it can be helpful for us to know:

• Your current university
• The course you're studying
• How much of the course you've completed
• The course you're interested in at Coventry University

If you're unsure about any of these details, we're still happy to have a conversation.

Not at all.

Many students contact us while they're still exploring their options.

Completing the enquiry form doesn't commit you to switching universities. It simply gives you the opportunity to have a conversation about what may be possible and whether Coventry University could be the right fit for you.

In most cases, yes.

Every student's circumstances are different, so Student Finance England will assess your individual eligibility.

In most cases, students who have recently started their first undergraduate degree at another university would be expected to have sufficient funding entitlement remaining to continue their studies.

Every student's circumstances are different, and Student Finance England will assess your individual eligibility.

Before making any decisions, we recommend checking your Student Finance account and contacting Student Finance England if you have questions about your entitlement.

Not usually.

If you've only been studying at your current university for a short period, Student Finance England would not normally treat this as a full year of previous study. Instead, they would usually take into account the amount of time you’ve actually studied and only deduct this from your funding entitlement.

Your individual circumstances will still be assessed by Student Finance England.

Possibly.

If you leave your current university, Student Finance England will review your funding. This may result in an overpayment of maintenance loan, which you may need to repay.

Before deciding to withdraw, it’s important to understand how a change could affect your finances.

No. Receiving a maintenance loan payment does not stop you from exploring a move to another university. However, when you leave your current university, Student Finance England may reassess your funding and you may be asked to repay part of any maintenance funding you were no longer entitled to receive.

If you’ve studied at university before starting your current course, this could affect the amount of student finance available to you.

We recommend checking your Student Finance account and contacting Student Finance England to understand how any previous higher education study may affect your funding.

Yes, but not in the same way as completing a full academic year.

If you've only recently started your current course, Student Finance England would normally consider how long you’ve actually studied rather than treating it as an additional completed year. However, your individual circumstances will still need to be assessed by Student Finance England.

Yes. If you join Coventry University through this route, you will need to submit a new student finance application for your new course.

No. You can still submit an enquiry and apply to Coventry University while your Student Finance application is being processed.

No. We can't confirm how much student finance you’re entitled to receive. Before making any decisions, check your Student Finance account and contact Student Finance England if you have questions about your funding.

Applications are typically processed within 6-8 weeks. 

If you're considering joining Coventry University in January, it’s a good idea to start your Student Finance application as early as possible.

No.

You don't need to withdraw from your current university before exploring your options.

We recommend understanding any academic, financial and personal implications before making a decision.

No.

Student Finance England makes all funding decisions based on your individual circumstances,

While many students are expected to have enough funding remaining to continue their studies, Coventry University cannot guarantee eligibility or funding levels.

If you're unsure how switching universities might affect your funding, contact Student Finance England directly.

They'll be able to explain how your individual circumstances may affect your eligibility and future funding.

• Completing an enquiry form does not guarantee an offer, admission to Coventry University or a January start date.
• January entry is subject to course availability, capacity and individual assessment.
• Entry requirements apply and applications will be assessed in line with the University's admissions policies.
• Some courses may have additional requirements, including interviews, occupational health clearances, DBS checks or professional suitability assessments.
• Student finance eligibility and funding decisions are determined by Student Finance England and depend on your individual circumstances. Processing times vary. Please check current guidance from Student Finance England.
• Accommodation for January starters may be available but cannot be guaranteed and is subject to availability.
• Course availability, entry requirements and application deadlines may change. Please check the relevant course page for the most up-to-date information before applying.
• If you are currently enrolled at another institution, you should consider any academic, financial, contractual or personal implications before withdrawing from your current course.
• Placements, internships, work experience opportunities and professional practice options are not available on all courses and may be subject to eligibility criteria, application processes, availability or additional costs.
• Professional accreditations, recognitions and approvals vary by course. Applicants should check the relevant course page for the most up-to-date accreditation information before applying.