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Student guide to coming to the UK

When you come to Coventry you are joining a truly global university. With 13,000 international students studying with us, we have welcomed students from over 150 countries. We know how to support you from the moment you apply, helping you settle in as quickly as possible so you can start enjoying student life. You can find everything you need to know here about visas and immigration, getting here, accommodation and student support.

Your international student journey starts here!

You've found your perfect course, successfully applied and accepted your offer of a place at Coventry University. Now it's time to plan your move to the UK!

1. Do we have everything we need to issue your CAS letter?

When you accept your offer to study here, you will need to provide all the evidence we request so that we can issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).

Your CAS letter will be emailed to you, so please make sure we have the most up-to-date email address for you and keep checking your inbox.

You must have your CAS letter before you can apply for a visa and university accommodation, so it's really important that you get all the evidence we need to us as soon as possible.

2. Apply for your visa

3. Book your accommodation

It's really important that you have booked your accommodation before you arrive in the UK. We've got everything you need to know about applying for university accommodation as an international student.

We have a wide range of excellent accommodation on offer to students. These include traditional halls of residence, self-catered and ensuite rooms, all on or within close proximity of our campus. Find a place to call home.

4. Plan your journey to the UK

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Applying for your visa

Everything you need to know about applying for a new student visa or renewing an existing visa.

Accommodation

Whether you'd prefer to live in our halls of residence or in privately-owned housing, we have a range of accommodation options to suit you.

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Immigration and travel essentials

What to expect when going through immigration and customs at the airport.

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Airport arrivals

You will probably be flying to the UK, so find details on getting to campus here.

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Cost of living hub

Discover our top tips for budgeting and the support available to Coventry University students as the cost of living continues to rise. Managing your money can help you make the most of university life.

Learn how to be smart with your money

Supporting you from day one

We offer lots of student services to cater to your individual needs so you can fully immerse yourself in the university experience, worry-free. Once you enrol you’ll be introduced to your Success Coach and Academic Tutor, who will support your personal and academic journey.

Meet your support team