The University of Warwick
History
The university was given its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965. It is situated on a campus which straddles the boundary between the Coventry and the County of Warwickshire.
The idea for a university in Coventry was mooted after the Second World War but it was a partnership of the city and the county which brought the university into being.
The university initially admitted graduate students in 1964 and took its first 450 undergraduates in October 1965. In October 2011 the university had over 24,600 students.
Location and transport
Located in the heart of England, adjacent to the city of Coventry – 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre – and on the border with Warwickshire.
The campus lies within a few miles of the M40, M45 and M6 motorways and is a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport.
Entry standards
Find out about entry requirements at the University of Warwick online.
Student mix
51% male, 49% female.
Home/EU 80%, overseas 20%.
Applications to places ratio 9:1.
Course flexibility
Warwick Skills Certificate offers all students accredited training in professional and employability skills.
All courses are built around core and optional modules. Some courses allow students to take additional modules to add breadth and depth to their studies.
All undergraduate degrees offer either an integrated industrial/work experience year or the opportunity to take a year out for work experience.
Teaching standards
Excellent teaching recognised in audits and inspections.
Recently established Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning to promote innovation and new ideas in teaching and learning activities.
Strong student feedback arrangements including long-standing Student-Staff Liaison Committee system for students to say what they think about courses and facilities.
Research standards
Warwick is ranked 7th in the UK for research having 19 departments in the top ten in the UK in their unit of assessment.
65% of Warwick’s research is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (quality level 3* or 4*.
Academic strengths
Strong research-teaching links including opportunities for undergraduates to carry out cutting-edge research projects.
Student facilities, including library and computing
The university invests significant resources in providing open access computer workstations – currently around 1,500 open access workstations exist.
Disability Services
Find out about disability services at the University of Warwick online.
Telephone the Disability Co-ordinator Despina Weber on 02476 573734 or email disability@warwick.ac.uk.
Students' union
One of the largest in the UK, the main building has been recently redeveloped at a cost of £11 million.
Has a pub, a cocktail bar, a restaurant, tea shop and a 'food to go' outlet with several bars in the Venue.
Has a live music venue and club with events throughout the week organised by the Ents team as well as student societies.
Extensive range of sports clubs and societies.
Runs one of the largest international student arts festivals in the world.
Sport
Sporting life is vibrant and ranges from ‘traditional’ outdoor sports to an indoor climbing centre and a four court, indoor tennis centre.
75 sports clubs are available to students with a sports’organisation with 10,000 members.
The sports centre includes a 25m, 6-lane swimming pool, squash courts, fitness centre, two sports halls, dance and aerobics studios and the ‘Bear Rock’ climbing and bouldering centre.
Major links with high profile external governing bodies of sport and the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.
Recent/prospective new builds
£95-million investment in new buildings and redevelopments over the next 4–5 years, including, £24-million new student residences under construction, with more residences planned; £24-million Materials and Analytical Sciences building; £8-million International Institute for Product and Service Innovation.
Availability of part-time work
The university runs a recruitment agency Unitemps which offers temporary employment opportunities to students.
For further information
Web
www.warwick.ac.uk
Email
ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)24 7652 3723
Address
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
UCAS Code W20
History
The university was given its Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1965. It is situated on a campus which straddles the boundary between the Coventry and the County of Warwickshire.
The idea for a university in Coventry was mooted after the Second World War but it was a partnership of the city and the county which brought the university into being.
The university initially admitted graduate students in 1964 and took its first 450 undergraduates in October 1965. In October 2011 the university had over 24,600 students.
Location and transport
Located in the heart of England, adjacent to the city of Coventry – 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre – and on the border with Warwickshire.
The campus lies within a few miles of the M40, M45 and M6 motorways and is a 20 minute drive from Birmingham International Airport.
Entry standards
Find out about entry requirements at the University of Warwick online.
Student mix
51% male, 49% female.
Home/EU 80%, overseas 20%.
Applications to places ratio 9:1.
Course flexibility
Warwick Skills Certificate offers all students accredited training in professional and employability skills.
All courses are built around core and optional modules. Some courses allow students to take additional modules to add breadth and depth to their studies.
All undergraduate degrees offer either an integrated industrial/work experience year or the opportunity to take a year out for work experience.
Teaching standards
Excellent teaching recognised in audits and inspections.
Recently established Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning to promote innovation and new ideas in teaching and learning activities.
Strong student feedback arrangements including long-standing Student-Staff Liaison Committee system for students to say what they think about courses and facilities.
Research standards
Warwick is ranked 7th in the UK for research having 19 departments in the top ten in the UK in their unit of assessment.
65% of Warwick’s research is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (quality level 3* or 4*.
Academic strengths
Strong research-teaching links including opportunities for undergraduates to carry out cutting-edge research projects.
Student facilities, including library and computing
The university invests significant resources in providing open access computer workstations – currently around 1,500 open access workstations exist.
Disability Services
Find out about disability services at the University of Warwick online.
Telephone the Disability Co-ordinator Despina Weber on 02476 573734 or email disability@warwick.ac.uk.
Students' union
One of the largest in the UK, the main building has been recently redeveloped at a cost of £11 million.
Has a pub, a cocktail bar, a restaurant, tea shop and a 'food to go' outlet with several bars in the Venue.
Has a live music venue and club with events throughout the week organised by the Ents team as well as student societies.
Extensive range of sports clubs and societies.
Runs one of the largest international student arts festivals in the world.
Sport
Sporting life is vibrant and ranges from ‘traditional’ outdoor sports to an indoor climbing centre and a four court, indoor tennis centre.
75 sports clubs are available to students with a sports’organisation with 10,000 members.
The sports centre includes a 25m, 6-lane swimming pool, squash courts, fitness centre, two sports halls, dance and aerobics studios and the ‘Bear Rock’ climbing and bouldering centre.
Major links with high profile external governing bodies of sport and the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.
Recent/prospective new builds
£95-million investment in new buildings and redevelopments over the next 4–5 years, including, £24-million new student residences under construction, with more residences planned; £24-million Materials and Analytical Sciences building; £8-million International Institute for Product and Service Innovation.
Availability of part-time work
The university runs a recruitment agency Unitemps which offers temporary employment opportunities to students.
For further information
Web
www.warwick.ac.uk
ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)24 7652 3723
Address
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL
UCAS Code W20
