Coventry University for International Students: Fees, Entry and Intakes
TL;DR: Coventry University takes international students into undergraduate and postgraduate courses at its Coventry and London campuses, with several start dates a year. Taught master's fees on the course pages checked sit around £19,500 to £21,300 for the first year, and self-funded international students who pay their deposit on time receive a £2,000 scholarship for each year of study, with no application. The final application date for a January 2027 start is 1 December 2026.
Coventry University suits people who want a practical, career-focused degree with more than one start date a year. This guide covers campuses, intakes, fees, entry and English requirements, the £2,000 scholarship and the deposit, all from Coventry's own pages. If you want to know where you stand first, check your eligibility with Prosper.
What is Coventry University like for international students?
Coventry University is a public university based in central Coventry, in the English Midlands, with a history dating back to 1843. It runs as the Coventry University Group, with several UK locations:
- Coventry campus: the main city-centre campus, where most degrees are taught.
- Coventry University London: a central London campus near Liverpool Street Station, with undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- CU Coventry and CU London: smaller sites in Coventry, Dagenham and Greenwich with practical, career-focused courses in small classes.
- CU Scarborough: a campus on the North Yorkshire coast, focused on health, cyber security and business.
The campus that teaches your course is listed on each course page. Coventry also says it was rated Gold for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
When are Coventry University intakes?
For the 2026/27 year Coventry lists intakes in November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027 and July 2027, and its 2027/28 course pages add September 2027. Not every course runs at every intake, so check the course page for your programme.
For a January 2027 start, Coventry publishes these deadlines:
| Step | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Final date to apply | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Final date to meet offer conditions | Friday 4 December 2026 |
| Last enrolment date | Monday 1 February 2027 |
Coventry adds that applicants from countries with visa processing delays may face earlier deadlines. If you miss the date for meeting your conditions, you can defer to the next available intake.
Coventry University fees for international students
Coventry shows international fees on each course page, for the first year of study. These are the figures on the course pages checked in October 2026 (2026/27 start dates unless marked):
| Course | Length | International fee |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 1 year full time | £19,500 |
| MSc Project Management | 1 year full time | £19,500 |
| MBA (Coventry or London) | 1 year full time | £21,300 |
| BSc (Hons) Computer Science | 3 years | £20,800 a year |
| BSc (Hons) Data Science (2027/28 entry) | 3 years | £21,300 a year |
The MBA asks for at least three years of relevant work experience after graduation. Some London courses add a professional placement fee if a placement is secured. For how these figures compare with other UK universities, see our guide to UK tuition fees for international students.
The Coventry University Group Scholarship
The Coventry University Group Scholarship is worth £2,000 for each year of study, which is £6,000 across a three-year bachelor's degree. It is open to students from all countries except the UK and EU who pay their own fees and start in the 2026/27 or 2027/28 year.
There is no application form. To receive it, you pay the full deposit needed for your CAS by the date in your offer letter. Online courses and some partner-delivered courses are excluded, so check the terms for your course.
Coventry University entry requirements
Coventry's general requirements for international students are:
- Postgraduate taught: an honours degree at 2:2 or above, or the international equivalent. Some courses, such as the MBA, add work experience.
- Undergraduate: set per course. For example, BSc Data Science for 2027/28 lists a typical offer of BBB at A level, including Mathematics at grade B.
- English, undergraduate: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or TOEFL iBT 79 with at least 18 in each component.
- English, postgraduate: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or TOEFL iBT 88 with at least 19 in each component.
If your English score is a little short, Coventry runs pre-sessional English courses of 5, 10 or 15 weeks from IELTS 4.5. For January 2027 degrees these run online only, at £2,300 for 5 weeks or £4,600 for 10 weeks.
How do you apply and get your CAS?
You apply directly through Coventry's online application portal, or through UCAS for undergraduate courses (institution code C85). Our guide to the UCAS application explains that route.
Coventry issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies once you meet all your offer conditions and pay the deposit. Its deposit table lists £8,000 for most countries, with higher amounts for some; the figure for your country is in the table and in your offer letter. Our guides to the CAS and the UK university deposit explain both steps.
After your degree, the UK Graduate visa lets you stay and work. GOV.UK says it lasts 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027. See how to apply for the UK Graduate visa.
Applying from Sri Lanka
Coventry sets entry requirements by country, so ask for the Sri Lankan A/L and degree equivalents for your course before you apply; Prosper can confirm them with the university for you. IELTS Academic is available in Colombo and other cities (see our IELTS Sri Lanka guide). After your CAS, you book biometrics at VFS Global in Colombo (what to expect at VFS Colombo), take the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo (IOM TB test guide), and show funds held for 28 days (the 28-day rule).
FAQ
Does Coventry University accept international students in January?
Yes. Coventry University lists a January 2027 intake for many courses. The final date to apply is 1 December 2026 and the last enrolment date is 1 February 2027.
How much is the Coventry University scholarship for international students?
The Coventry University Group Scholarship is £2,000 for each year of study for self-funded students from outside the UK and EU. There is no application; you receive it by paying the CAS deposit on time.
What IELTS score does Coventry University need?
Coventry University asks for IELTS 6.0 overall for undergraduate study and 6.5 overall for postgraduate study, with at least 5.5 in each component. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
How much is the deposit at Coventry University?
Coventry University lists a deposit of £8,000 for most countries, paid to release your CAS. Some countries pay a different amount, shown in the university's deposit table and your offer letter.
Is Coventry University London the same university?
Yes. Coventry University London is a campus of Coventry University near Liverpool Street in central London, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
PS: Coventry's many start dates make it easier to fit study around your plans, but each intake has tight dates for conditions, deposit and CAS. Prosper can apply to Coventry University for you and keep each step on time. Check your eligibility with Prosper to see which course and intake fit.
References
- Apply to Coventry University, intakes and deadlines, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Coventry University Group Scholarship, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/coventry-university-group-scholarship/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Entry requirements for international students, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- MSc Data Science, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/ees/data-science-msc/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- MSc Project Management, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/cbl/project-management-msc/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Masters in Business Administration, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/cbl/masters-in-business-administration/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/eec/computer-science-mscibsc-hons/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- BSc (Hons) Data Science, 2027/28, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/ug/eec/data-science-mscibsc/?term=2027-28 (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Pre-sessional English, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/pre-sessional-english/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Our locations, Coventry University, https://www.coventry.ac.uk/jobs/our-locations/ (accessed 30/10/2026)
- Graduate visa, GOV.UK, https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa (accessed 30/10/2026)
