University foundation courses on-campus for international students
Guaranteed student accommodation
Coventry has a wide variety of high quality, conveniently located accommodation, including catered halls, self-catered halls and houses.
You'll live:
- within the student community
- in the heart of the city
- with like-minded people from across the globe
Most of the accommodation is located on campus and close to the city centre with easy access for public transport, shops and amazing nightlife.
We also offer a homestay accommodation option where you will be personally matched with a warm and friendly host family, who treat you like one of the family.
- Find out about student residences
- Find out about homestay
- Summary of features and costs
- Find out how to apply for accommodation
- Late applicants and January / April starters
- Living costs
Student residences
A range of comfortable, affordable accommodation
There are three main types of accommodation:
Catered halls of residence provide a community environment where you will have your meals prepared by our team of friendly staff and have the opportunity to make friends with a diverse range of people.
Self-catered halls of residence
If you want the independence to cook for yourself and live in a small community, Coventry offers a variety of properties to choose from. En-suite study bedrooms are available in some residences, while others provide the same freedom but with the kitchen and bathroom facilities shared with other students living in each flat or house.
For postgraduate students there are dedicated properties offering self catered en-suite accommodation with different facilities depending on which type of room you choose.
University houses offer you the opportunity to be part of a small community in the local area. All the houses are within walking distance of the campus.
Houses vary in size from 5 - 30 bedroom properties, all offer kitchen and bathroom facilities proportional to the size of property and in most a lounge area.
The table below provides a quick summary of features and costs of Coventry University student accommodation. This does not include homestay.
| Singer Hall | Trinity Point | Priory Hall | Lynden House | |
| Price per week | £92 | £98 | £99 | £92 |
| Length of contract (weeks) | 50 | 44 | 40 | 50 |
| Undergraduate | Y | Y | ||
| Postgraduate | Y | Y | ||
| Ensuite | Y | Y | ||
| Shared bathroom | Y | |||
| Washbasin in room | Y | |||
| Single room | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Adapted for disabled use | Y | Y | ||
| Car Park | Y ¤ | Y ¤ | ||
| Catered | Y | |||
| Self-catered | Y | Y | Y | |
| Laundry | Y ¤ | Y ¤ | Y ¤ | Y ¤ |
| Phone point in room | Y ¤ | |||
| Internet point in room | Y | Y ¤ | Y | Y |
| Sports membership | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Utility charges | Y ¤ |
Y¤ = additional cost.
How to apply for accommodation
In order to apply for on-campus accommodation you must first accept your FoundationCampus offer. We will then guide you through the application process.
Late applicants for September entry
We cannot guarantee on-campus accommodation for late applicants starting in September.
All late applications received are considered on a first-come first-served basis. You will be given information about this when you enrol.
January / April starters
You will be given information about accommodation options when you accept your FoundationCampus place. On-campus accommodation does occasionally become available throughout the year, but cannot be guaranteed for late starters.
Homestay accommodation
Some students prefer to begin their university life in a real home environment, living with a friendly UK family. This is a great way to experience the British way of life as well as improving your spoken English.
We work with an organisation called Home-From-Home to arrange hosted accommodation for students for a short or long term period.
Find out more using the links below:
- Can I visit the accommodation before I confirm my booking?
- Can I change my accommodation if I am unhappy?
- What does it cost?
- How do I apply?
Can I visit the accommodation before I confirm my booking?
You are welcome to view your accommodation in advance, so you can meet the host family and make sure you are happy with the match.
Can I change my accommodation if I am unhappy?
Because of the high level of personal service during the matching process, it is rare for a student to be unhappy with their host family. However, Home-from-Home are happy to arrange a transfer to different accommodation if you become unhappy or feel that the accommodation is unsuitable.
What does it cost?
There are three levels of accommodation:
| Level | Details | Price |
| 1 Star | - Homely, comfortably furnished room. - Includes continental breakfast, use of kitchen facilities etc. | £85 - £90 per week |
| 2 Stars | - Very comfortable. - Includes continental breakfast, use of kitchen facilities etc. | £90 - £110 per week. |
| 3 Stars | - Executive town & country houses. - En-suite or own guest bathroom. - Includes continental breakfast, use of kitchen facilities etc | £110 - £180+ per week |
Prices include:
Personal bedroom, clean bed linen & towels each week, help-yourself continental breakfast, i.e. toast, cereal, tea or coffee. Use of washing machine once a week if not going home. Cooking facilities – use of microwave etc. Accommodation is 'graded' to give a guide to the standard of interior furnishing & décor only.
Half-board
If you would like an evening meal included, weekly rates start from £115 per week.
Short stays
If you require a stay of 1 – 4 weeks, pre-payment is required and you do not receive the cheaper long-stay rates.
Booking fee
There is a £25 booking fee, payable up-front. If your stay is for 6+ weeks a £20 refund will be credited back to you at the end of your stay.
How do I apply?
Simply download the booking form and return it to info@homefromhome-uk.com.
When Home-from-Home receive your booking order form, they will personally match your requirements when arranging your accommodation, usually within 3 working days. Once you have confirmed that you wish to accept the accommodation, there is a cancellation charge if you cancel.
Home-from-Home have approximately 1000 different places to stay in central England including Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Rugby, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Birmingham and surrounding areas.
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Living costs
Coventry is the 3rd least expensive UK city to study in (Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index 2006).
How much money you'll need for your living expenses depends on the standard of living that you are used to.
Remember that while you are studying at FoundationCampus and Coventry University you'll need to budget for accommodation, books, food, study materials, travel and your social life.
An approximate guide would be £190 per week.
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You will need to sign a contract and have paid your rent before you enter student residences.
