Coventry University: tuition, admission requirements and intakes

Tuition and costs (2026-27)

Bachelor’s, for example the BSc Computer Science

£20,800 per yearFees depend on the course and are shown on each course page.

Master’s, for example the MSc Computer Science (1 year)

£19,500

Coventry University Group Scholarship

£2,000 off every year of studyAutomatic for self-funded international students, provided the deposit is paid by the date in the offer letter and you enrol.

Deposit before the CAS (Northern Africa)

£4,000Deducted from your tuition fees. To enrol you then pay at least £8,000, or the full fee for some courses and countries.

Living costs to prove for the visa (outside London)

£10,539 (£1,171 × 9 months)Held in your bank account for 28 days in a row, on top of the first-year tuition you still owe.

English requirements

Bachelor’s

IELTS 6.0, no skill below 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 79 (18 per skill)

Master’s

IELTS 6.5, no skill below 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 88 (19 per skill)

Lower score

A pre-sessional English course at the university before the degree

For the visa, Coventry usually asks for a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as IELTS for UKVI. Some courses ask for a higher score: check the course page.

Admission requirements

• Online application directly to the university, or through UCAS for a bachelor’s degree
• Bachelor’s: the Algerian bac with at least 12/20. Entry into year 2 or 3 is possible with 13-14/20 in higher education, if the syllabus matches
• Master’s: a Licence with 13-14/20 in a related subject
• Bac below the requirement: some degrees, such as Computer Science, have a version with an integrated foundation year
• Transcripts and diplomas, one academic reference, a personal statement (at least 500 words for a master’s), a copy of your passport and your English test result
• Some courses also ask for a portfolio or an interview

Intakes and deadlines

• Up to six start dates a year depending on the course: September, November, January, March, May and July
• Final application deadlines for 2026-27: 1 December 2026 for January 2027, 27 January 2027 for March, 5 April 2027 for May and 25 May 2027 for July
• Pay the deposit at least three months before the start, as the university recommends, to leave time for the CAS, the TB test and the visa appointment at VFS in Algiers or Oran.

What we do for you

1. 1Choose the course and check your eligibility
2. 2Prepare and submit the application
3. 3Meet the offer conditions, pay the deposit and get the CAS
4. 4Prepare the funds (28-day rule), the TB test and the Student visa application
5. 5Book biometrics at VFS in Algiers or Oran and prepare the credibility interview

Our UK pack costs 98 000 DZD, and it is free for university applicants who already have IELTS. See the packs · UK Student visa guide