Warwick

The University of Warwick is located in the heart of the West Midlands and come with an interesting history. It’s also in Coventry. Well, half of it is!

Key facts:

• Founded in 1965
• Two main campuses: Gibbet Hill Campus and Central Campus
• Student halls: Cryfield Village, Rootes, Westwood and Lakeside

The history of the University of Warwick is quite unique. It was established in 1965 as a response to the growing demand for higher education in the UK. The university was named after the historic county but is located five miles from the centre of Coventry.

Warwick excels in a number of disciplines including Business, Economics, Law, and Engineering. The university is consistently ranked in the top 10 for these subjects in the UK so it’s well worth your consideration.

When it comes to the nightlife, Warwick has loads to offer. Popular bars and clubs include Copper Rooms, Terrace and The phoenix. The city is also famous for its monuments and attractions, such as Warwick Castle and Coventry Cathedral.

Some of the most famous names to have graduated from the university include former Prime Minister of the UK, David Cameron, and Nobel Prize-winning economist, Sir Christopher Pissarides. The university has also produced numerous successful business leaders, including the CEO of BP, Bob Dudley, and the CEO of Unilever, Paul Polman.

With over 26,000 students, it has a student satisfaction rate of 89% and a graduate employment rate of 95%. With those kind of numbers, what’s not to like?