Coventry University

Coventry, West Midlands

~29,495 students

Coventry University is a forward-looking institution established in 1843, providing high-quality education and applied research. It focuses on empowering students for global careers and addressing real-world challenges through teaching, learning, and enterprise.

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.

PBSA Demand

City-centre demand engine with heavy international recruitment. Most private PBSA in Coventry underwrites against this campus, not Warwick.

City avg rent: £115-£165/week
City occupancy: 92-96%
City yield range: 6.0-8.0%

Full Coventry city guide University of Warwick

Key Information

Coat of arms
City: Coventry
Region: West Midlands
Student population (approx): 29,495

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 5,179 beds

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Property	Beds	Distance	Operator	City
Sherbourne Student Village	301	0.1 mi	Njoy Student Living	Coventry
Julian Court	66	0.2 mi	—	Coventry
City Village	597	0.3 mi	Downing Students	Coventry
Unite Coventry Point	541	0.3 mi	Unite Students	Coventry
City Village	597	0.3 mi	Downing Students	Coventry
City Village	597	0.3 mi	Downing Students	Coventry
City Point	513	0.3 mi	Canvas Student	Coventry
Greyfriars House	434	0.4 mi	Uninn Student Accommodation	Coventry
Albany Student Village	512	0.4 mi	Mezzino	Coventry
Friars Road, Coventry	515	0.4 mi	—	Coventry
Abbey House	115	0.5 mi	Mezzino	Coventry
Millennium	391	0.5 mi	Capitol Students	Coventry

Articles mentioning Coventry University

YourTRIBE Proposes New PBSA and Co-Living Towers in Greenwich

YourTRIBE has submitted planning applications to Greenwich Council for two new towers, including 673 student beds and 380 co-living units. The development aims to address the increasing demand for quality student accommodation in London and support local educational institutions.

29 July 2026

2 min read