University of Warwick

The university was given its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965. It is situated on a campus which straddles the boundary between the Coventry and the County of Warwickshire. The idea for a university in Coventry was mooted after the Second World War but it was a partnership of the city and the county which brought the university into being. The university initially admitted graduate students in 1964 and took its first 450 undergraduates in October 1965. In October 2013 the university had over 23,872 students.

Location and Transport

Located in the heart of England, adjacent to the city of Coventry – 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre – and on the border with Warwickshire. The campus lies within a few miles of the M40, M45 and M6 motorways and is a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport.

51% male, 49% female.

Home/EU 80%, overseas 20%.

Applications to places ratio 8:1.

Course Flexibility

Warwick Skills Certificate offers all students accredited training in professional and employability skills. All courses are built around core and optional modules. Some courses allow students to take additional modules to add breadth and depth to their studies. All undergraduate degrees offer either an integrated industrial/work experience year or the opportunity to take a year out for work experience. Excellent teaching recognised in audits and inspections. Recently established Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning to promote innovation and new ideas in teaching and learning activities. Strong student feedback arrangements including long-standing Student-Staff Liaison Committee system for students to say what they think about courses and facilities. Warwick is ranked 7th in the UK for research having 19 departments in the top ten in the UK in their unit of assessment. 65% of Warwick’s research is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (quality level 3* or 4*.