Coventry University
About
Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England. The origins of Coventry University can be linked to the Coventry School of Design in 1843. It was known as Lanchester Polytechnic from 1970 until 1987, and then as Coventry Polytechnic until it gained university status in 1992.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 558 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 39 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,640
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 58%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
- Staff
- 2,050
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-160 | - | 2023 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 301-375 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =382 | 62.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 39.2 | 2024 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | =310 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 449 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =558 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =646 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =745 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 830 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =889 | 38.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =975 | 38.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Coventry University?
Coventry University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 558, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,144.
When was Coventry University founded?
Coventry University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Coventry University?
Top subjects at Coventry University include: Performing Arts, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sociology, Education & Training, Petroleum Engineering.
Where is Coventry University located?
Coventry University is located in Coventry, United Kingdom.