Information for Indian Students

Welcome to Coventry University

Information for Indian Students

Entry Criteria
Coventry University is a well-known establishment for providing a supportive learning environment for over 2,600 international students from over 90 countries. Our roots can be traced back to 1840. The University has many years of experience welcoming Indian students and has developed a suite of innovative and cutting-edge courses in Business, Art & Design, Engineering & Computing and Health & Life Sciences to cater for their needs. Coventry is a truly international city blending, many cultures, communities and lifestyles. There are currently over 300 students from India studying at Coventry. Many of our Indian alumni are now leading successful careers. We work with employers to develop courses that prepare you for the world of work. Some of our current clients include: Jaguar, BMW, Ford and Cable & Wireless. Many of our courses include internships and are accredited by professional bodies. Our aim is to help our students become successful professionals. The University Careers service is available from when you begin your course and beyond graduation.
We accept students from all over the world from a wide range of educational backgrounds. The following information gives an indication of what qualifications you would need for entering Coventry University:

Undergraduate
Candidates with good marks in the Higher Secondary School Certificate Standard XII examinations awarded through the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the India Council for School Examination (CICSE), or any equivalent examination board will be considered for direct entry to Bachelor degree courses, providing you have achieved 60- 65% in Maths, English and your chosen subject depending on the course Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 24 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses

Postgraduate Taught
Holders of a Bachelor degree will be considered for direct admission to Postgraduate Diploma, MBAs or Masters Degree courses

Postgraduate Research and Doctorate

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes A strong research proposal is crucial to the success of the application

In addition to the academic criteria, we require the following English Language proficiency for entry, unless you are able to provide evidence indicating your previous education was taught and assessed in English:

English Language Requirements

TOEFL For entry to Foundation For entry to Bachelors For entry to Masters or higher 500 PBT/173 CBT 540 PBT/207CBT 570 PBT/230 CBT IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in writing 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing

If you have 60% ( Undergraduate ), 65% ( Postgraduate ) or more in years 11 and 12 and you have studied in the English medium, you will not normally require IELTS or TOEFL.

Scholarships
There are many scholarships available to international students applying for degree programmes at Coventry. It is important to note that applicants for scholarships must first have applied and obtained an offer to study at Coventry. Please check scholarship details on our website.
Marshlee Charan BEng Electronics Technology final year I have always been interested in new and exciting technology and wanted to go into a career that I felt would continue and develop in the future. I met an International Office representative in Delhi, and Coventry seemed
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to offer so much in the way of facilities like the Sports Centre and Library. The course was exactly what I was looking for and the possibilities for growth seemed immense. In my second year I went on a placement at Hewlett Packard which was an amazing experience by far my best year in the UK so far. I gained so much hands-on experience and was treated like a fully-fledged engineer. Work that I was involved in is actually being used on production lines now, which is a great feeling.

How to apply
Applying to Coventry is a simple and quick process for most applicants. You will need to provide photocopies of the following documents: Evidence of English language All academic transcripts and An academic or professional competency qualifications reference on letter headed paper

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Undergraduate: You can apply through UCAS; the central admissions agency for British Universities. Full details are available on their website: www.ucas.com/studyuk. You will receive the result of your application through UCAS. Alternatively, you can complete our on-line enquiry form at: www.coventry.ac.uk/internationalstudents/how-to-apply Postgraduate: You can apply directly to the International Office who will notify you of the result of your application. The on-line application form is available at www.coventry.ac.uk/ international-students/how-to-apply

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Above: Location map of Coventry

Heart of England
Coventry University is located in the heart of England close to Birmingham and Leicester and only 90 minutes away from London. Students are a valuable part of the local culture. Coventry people are renowned for their friendliness. A large proportion of Coventrys population are of South Asian origin and Diwali and Eid are celebrated as major festivals in the city.

Facilities
Coventry University benefits from a 20 million state-of-the-art library with over 350,000 books and 2,600 current periodicals. There are over 1,150 study spaces fully equipped with computers,

Below: Millennium Point in central Coventry

CD-ROMs, multimedia and free internet access 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Also, Coventry University has a brand new Sports Centre that provides an excellent venue for health and fitness, as well as socialising. The Students Union runs societies which offer international students great opportunities to integrate with fellow students through sports and hobbies.
Above: Coventry Universitys new Sports Centre

Left: Singer Hall student accomodation

Welfare and Support

At Coventry, we understand that living far away from family and friends can be a daunting experience. Therefore, we offer an extensive range of free

Accommodation
International Students are guaranteed a room in Coventry University accommodation for the first year. Most of the accommodation has free broadband and is located close to the city-centre with easy access to public transport, shops and local amenities. Prices range from 70-100 per person per week. For more information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/internationalstudents/accommodation

services to our international students, such as Welcome Week aimed at helping students settle into their new surroundings before the start of the academic year. There are also numerous social trips and programmes to explore the English countryside and culture. Counselling Services and personal tutoring is also available to help students with any personal or study issues. Our immigration team will also take care of any problems concerning visas or other immigration issues.
Vineet Garg MBA International Business My course has provided me with a strong foundation to start my career with Proctor and Gamble. The knowledge and networking experience I gained by studying in Coventry has been a great help. Coming to study here gave me the opportunity to work with some of the smartest students from diverse backgrounds and nationalities and this element of my study has given me the edge and helped me get a job with one of the top companies in the world.

Part-time work opportunities

International students are eligible to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week during term time. They can also carry out internships and placements. Finding a part-time job at Coventry is relatively easy; in fact Coventry University itself employs a large number of international students to work on campus. The FutureWorks recruitment service on campus is dedicated to helping students find work opportunities. For more information, please visit www.thefutureworks.org.uk

Alumni Network
Coventry University takes pride in taking care of its graduates with a life-long approach. We have an alumni database of over 25,000 members and established overseas alumni groups across the world. These provide opportunities for friends to reunite, network and renew their acquaintances with University staff visiting their region. For more information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/alumni

Jesal Sampat BEng Mechanical Engineering

I chose to study at Coventry University because of its reputation and excellence in teaching in Mechanical Engineering. I am very glad and so proud of myself because I chose Coventry over four other UK Universities I had offers from. The lecturers are brilliant and answer all your queries very politely. They even help you with other problems which are not related to the course. I personally like the concept of the Add+Vantage Scheme which lets you study a subject apart from your course which you always wanted to know and learn. I am sure this will also increase my employability chances. The best part of Coventry University is that it is in the City Centre and there is always something going on. I sometimes even

feel that the City Centre is inside the University campus! I also find CUOnline and the eLibrary system very useful. I can easily read lecture notes and reference books sitting at home. The staff at the Student Centre and the International Office helped me a lot for my admissions as they offered me a place on Year 2 as they recognised the three year diploma I did in India, which most other Universities in the UK dont accept. I am very grateful to them. I am so happy that I have made plenty of friends from literally all around the globe in less than a month after coming here. I am enjoying it so much that I have already started thinking of doing my post graduation from here.

Cost of Living
The cost of living at Coventry is lower than in many parts of the country. To maintain a comfortable standard of living we estimate that students will need approximately 600 per month, in addition to tuition fees. CU Fact File
Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students Indian Students 18,400 3,850

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International and EU Students 3,088 320

Visits to Your Region Staff from the International Office and faculties from Coventry University make regular visits to India, participating at exhibitions and conducting interviews. For more information please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/international/meetus

Hello, I am Prantik Kumar from Jamshedpur, India. I came into the university through a university representative MRS SUNITA BOSE. I came to know more about the university and its courses when their representative came to our school for a presentation regarding specific details of studying in the United Kingdom. I was brought to notice that Coventry University has a high standard of teaching and is famous for its courses not only in the U.K but also in many other parts of the world. The university provides world class facilities for students and for their support. The university library is one of the largest of its kind in the world with sufficient number of computers and books for the sole use of their students. The university buildings, classrooms, lecture halls and labs are simply amazing. The university also provides good accommodation facilities. They have an international students centre where all international applicants can get in with their queries. Their problems are heard patiently and are dealt tactfully by the efficient support staff in the students centre. My overall experience here has simply been mind blowing and I am looking forward to my future days of study in this magnificent university.

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Courses popular among Indian Students

MBAs Automotive Design Industrial Product Design Automotive Engineering Automotive Journalism Physiotherapy Communication, Culture and Media Human Resource Management Law Engineering Business Management

Prantik Kumar BENG Automotive Engineering

Naseera Firdose MBA Engineering Management I wantedto enhance my knowledge and fine tune my engineering, business and managerial acumen. I waslooking forpost graduate programmein a challenging environment which will aid me in elevating my knowledge beyond my present realm and equip me with qualifications required to channel my abilities and effectively harness my potential. An extremely distinguished faculty and excellent infrastructural facilities atCoventry University made its post-graduate programme ideally suitedfor my academic goals. MBA Engineering Management course

modules are much more relevant than I had expected. What better could I have asked for...... Coming to Coventry has made my life so fun filled. Coventry is one of thelarge city in the West Midlands region of England. Coventry is both an industrial centre and a cathedral city, combining industry with culture in an interesting combination. The attractive places like cathedral, transport museum, sports centres, shopping centresetc are fabulous. It is new, unforgettableand a wonderful experience for me. I am enjoying my student life here to the fullest.

British Council Offices Contact Details: The British Council is the UKs leading government organisation for promoting British education and culture internationally. The British Council has offices in many countries throughout the world, which are able to provide you with advice about studying in the UK. Most offices also have an education library and internet facilities where you can consult university materials. British Council Offices in India: British High Commission, 17 Kasturba Ghandi Marg, New Delhi 110 001 Tel: 11 237 11401 Fax: 11 237 10717 E-mail: [email protected] British Deputy High Commission, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 Tel: 44 4205 0600 Fax: 44 4205 0688 E-mail: [email protected] British Council Division, British Deputy High Commission, L&T Chanbers, First Floor, 16 Camac Street, Kolkata 700017 Tel: 33 2282 5370 Fax: 33 228 4804 E-mail: [email protected] British Council Division, British Deputy High Commission, Mittal Tower C Wing, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 Tel: 22 2282 3560 Fax: 22 2285 2024 E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Us The International Office at Coventry is one of the largest in the U.K. with around 30 staff members many of whom have experience in living and studying abroad. Together, we are here to ensure your experience at Coventry is enriched, memorable and pleasant. For more information on our services, please contact: South Asia Team International Office Coventry University Priory Street CV1 5FB UK Tel: +44 2476 152152 Fax: +44 2476 152175 E-mail: [email protected]

Rahul Thomas Pius, Kerala MBA Engineering Management Having completed my Graduation in Architectural Engineering in India, I met a university representative at the right time in Kerala and my visa was processed within weeks and I was on a plane to Birmingham! I am proud to be at Coventry University and extremely happy about my decision.