Computer Systems Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) 

at Coventry University, Coventry

Coventry may take one week to respond to the applications: 

• Take time to craft a quality application 
• Check what's on offer i.e. go through the course information and look out for student experiences 
• Focus on personal statement and reference 

Coventry University is a well-respected university in the UK. As per The Guardian, the university ranks at #42 in 2025. Whereas, as per The Complete University Guide, Coventry ranks at #59 in 2026 and #67 in 2025. The university has received its best ranking in these world-ranking publisher’s rankings. Furthermore, Coventry has been rated Gold overall as per Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. It has also received 5 QS stars overall rating. Additionally, it has been ranked as 14th Modern University in the UK as per the Complete University Guide 2026

Students can check the table below for the tuition cost for popular M.Sc programs:

To apply for Coventry University scholarships, students have to complete the enrolment process for the International Pathways Programme. The university will automatically consider you for the scholarship if you hold a conditional offer, so you do not need to fill out a separate application form. Check below the eligibility for the scholarships:

·      You must be self-funded and pay international tuition fees.

·      You must hold a conditional offer on one of the study routes for the International Pathways Programme.

·      You must have made your deposit payment of £4,000 against your first year of tuition fees by the deadline date.

As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the overall rating of Coventry Uni is 4.1. This university has received great ratings for some of the components given as follows:

• Student life: 4.2
• Public transportation: 4.6
• Safety: 4.4
• Quality of faculty: 4.4
• Part-time work: 4.0

According to the student reviews posted on Shiksha, here are some of the points about Coventry Uni:

• Good student life as there are different societies for international students
• Within a 2-mile radius of the university, there is a Coventry City Centre. Here, students can choose to eat from a different restaurants
• Coventry Uni has a diverse, vibrant campus environment with strong industry links
• ·Coventry University is well-connected to the city via buses and trains

A few of Coventry University accomplishments make it a great university. These are:

• 5 QS stars for teaching and facilities
• Ranked 11th Modern University in UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
• Coventry Uni ranks at 8th for overall satisfaction in PTES (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey – PTES 2024)

Furthermore, Coventry as a city has a rich history and diverse population, affordable home away from home. The university's City centre single-site campus is located in the heart of Coventry, so everything students need they are within a few minutes' walk.

Coventry University offers many scholarships to international students. However, the amount of these scholarships vary as per the type of scholarships. A few of the scholarships that are offered to students are:

• Vice Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship: £2,500 applied on the tuition fee
• Vice Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship: £4,000 applied on the tuition fee
• Early Payment Discount: £2,000 discount on the tuition fee first-year only

Coventry University has received its the highest ever placing in the one of the top world rankings. It is placed at #526 position in 2025 as per that ranking publisher. In 2026, Coventry University QS World University Rankings is #558. In other world-rankings (Times Higher World University Rankings) Coventry has been placed at #601-800 position in 2025.

A better university among Coventry and Nottingham is based on various factors such as students' expectations or goals, academic results and affordability. There is a slight difference between the rankings of these universities. Students who are looking for an affordable option with easy selection must choose Coventry over Nottingham, while students with excellent grades must go to Nottingham. The comparison table for both universities is given below:

The BPP University acceptance rate stands at 60%, which makes it fairly selective when it comes to admitting students. The institute accepts, on average, about 6 applications for every 10 it receives. 

On the other hand, the Coventry University acceptance rate is 32%, with the institute accepting admission applications at an average of only 3 for every 10 it receives.

Thus, it can be inferred that students have a much better chance of admission at BPP; however, it is worth noting, while BPP is unranked on Shiksha, Coventry University ranks #65 among all colleges & universities in the United Kingdom.