University Guide
University of Warwick
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is a Russell Group university with a main campus spanning the Coventry–Warwickshire border. Its courses cover the arts, social sciences, science, engineering and medicine. Campus life brings together academic buildings, student residences and social spaces, with Warwick Arts Centre adding exhibitions and performances to the mix. Check your teaching location and transport options before choosing accommodation.

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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Warwick .
Rankings
Warwick ranks seventh in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027 and joint 68th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Subject positions vary, so compare your chosen course’s content, teaching and opportunities alongside its league-table performance.
Employability
Warwick’s Careers Service helps students explore career options, find experience and prepare applications. Support includes CV feedback, interview preparation, practice recruitment tests and appointments, with opportunities advertised through myAdvantage. Graduates can continue booking careers events and appointments for up to two years after completing their course, while online careers resources remain available for life.
Fees
Standard full-time home undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28. Some foundation-year courses have different charges. International and postgraduate fees vary by programme, so check Warwick’s fees and funding information and your course page. Placement and study-abroad years may have reduced fees. Allow separately for accommodation, everyday expenses and any additional course costs.
Bursaries
For students starting from 2025/26 onwards, the Warwick Bursary offers eligible full-time home undergraduates £500–£2,500 annually. Awards are £2,500 for household incomes up to £25,000, £1,250 up to £35,000, and £500 up to £42,875. Students must be domiciled in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland and meet the student finance conditions. There is no separate bursary application, but you need an income assessment from your funding body. Check the scheme for your original entry year.
Accommodation
Warwick offers self-catered campus residences with shared-bathroom and en-suite options. For 2026/27, a standard first-year undergraduate room at Rootes costs £130 a week, or £5,200 for a 40-week contract, including Wi-Fi, utilities and contents insurance. The university-allocated accommodation guarantee covers eligible first-year undergraduates and can include campus rooms or off-campus partner accommodation. The published 2026/27 conditions required an accommodation application and an unconditional firm study offer by 18 August 2026; check updated terms for 2027 entry. For private renting, compare student accommodation in Coventry through AFS, including the journey to campus.
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Students' Union
Warwick Students’ Union offers societies, sports clubs, events and opportunities to represent other students. Its societies directory is a useful starting point for finding people who share your interests. The Advice Centre provides free, confidential and independent support with academic issues, housing, money and wellbeing.


Famous for
Graduates of The University of Warwick include Estelle Morris, Nicholas Stern and the Presidents of Iceland, Nigeria and the Prime Minister of Cameroon!
News
In October 2026, Warwick’s Mead Gallery became one of the Coventry venues hosting British Art Show 10: A Chorus of Strangers. Running until 10 January 2027, the Coventry presentation brings together work by 37 artists across three venues, giving students an opportunity to explore contemporary art on campus and around the city.
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“Coventry is a vibrant and forward-thinking city whose outstanding history and unrivalled heritage make it the perfect student spot".
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