The University of Warwick

Address and Location

Established in 1961, the University of Warwick sits on a 700-acre campus between the city of Coventry and the county of Warwickshire and is a highly respected university and is consistently ranked within the top ten universities in national league tables.

Background and History

Since its establishment in 1961, Warwick has undergone much development and transformation. In 1964, the university admitted a modest 450 undergraduates. Today however, the university's student population is more than 28,000. Part of the Russell Group, Warwick is now one of the UK's leading universities, with an international reputation for teaching excellence, ground-breaking research and solid links with industry.

Location and Accessibility

Road: Warwick is accessible from most corners of the UK.

From the north, exit the M69/M6 at Junction 2 and follow the A46 towards Warwick and Coventry S E. At the roundabout, take the A45 towards Birmingham and then follow signs for the University of Warwick.

From the southeast, exit the M45 at Junction 1 taking the A45 towards Coventry. After about seven miles, you will reach the Tollbar End roundabout, at which point you can take the A45 towards Birmingham and then follow signs for the university.

From the south, exit the M40 at Junction 15 onto the A46 towards Coventry. After approximately eight miles, leave the A46 at the junction signposted University of Warwick and Stoneleigh' and follow signs for the university.

From the west, exit the M42 at Junction 6 onto the A45 towards Coventry. After about nine miles, take the turning signposted University and Canley' and follow signs for the university.

Rail: The nearest railway station for the university is Coventry, which appears on most intercity routes and so is easily reached. On arrival at Coventry station, follow signs to Warwick Road (around a two-minute walk) and then catch either the 12/12A or U1 bus to main campus.

Being a campus university, much of Warwick has good access. Many buildings around the university are level or have shallow gradients. Students with specific requirements are advised to note them on their initial UCAS application form. This allows Disability Services, part of Student Support Services, to discuss and organise any particular needs for students before their arrival at Warwick.

What's on Offer

- BA, BSc, BEng, MA, MSc, MEng, MBA, PGCE, PhD, MPhil, LLB, LLM, Diploma.

Entry Requirements

Successful degree course applicants will require at least three A-Levels related to their chosen subject. In particular, Warwick Business School asks for AAA plus AS Level B or A*AA. Chemistry requires AAB including Chemistry while Comparative American Studies asks for AAB, including English Literature of History, plus AS Level C. For entry requirements on any particular course, check the course information.

University Accommodation

Warwick has over 6,000 bedrooms in fully managed residences across the campus. Accommodation ranges from a room with shared bathroom in Cryfield, to an en suite room in Arthur Vick. All halls of residence are self-catered.  

Private Accommodation

There are plenty of student accommodation options across Coventry, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. Warwick Accommodation inspects a great deal of properties and advertises them to students, making it far easier to choose the right flat share. All properties advertised through Warwick Accommodation include a cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine and local authority accreditation.

Faculties and Departments

The University of Warwick is divided into four main faculties: the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences.    

Academic Strengths and Research Profile

Warwick is world-renowned for its excellence in research and commitment to development. This was confirmed by the government's Research Assessment Exercises of 1986, 1989, 1992, 2001 and 2008, in which Warwick was ranked in the top 20.  

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the course of study and whether you have chosen to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Fees for international students are also likely to be higher than those for UK/EU students. For a full list of fee it is advisable to contact the university directly or visit their website.

 

Financial Support

Warwick offers a large number of scholarships to students every year, including the Santander University Scholarship, Li Xiaoming Scholarship and Chancellor's International Scholarship. The university also provides grants and bursaries for students experiencing financial hardship.

Academic Facilities

At five floors high, the main library on Warwick campus has more than 25,000 registered users and employs around 150 staff, including 20 subject librarians. The facilities themselves hold around 1.2 million printed volumes and 13 kilometres of archives in its main building and Modern Records Centre.Warwick's IT Services provide all the core technical facilities to the entire university from networking and email to application management, hosting and web publishing.  

Other on-site Amenities

Warwick Retail handles a great deal of the eating, drinking and shopping done around Warwick campus. For eating, students have the choice between the soups, pizzas and ice creams at Gusto Oven Bar and the conveniently mixed food styles of Bar Fusion. Warwick's five-star sports facilities offer staff and students everything from an activities room, sauna and treatment room to climbing centre, fitness suite and 25-metre swimming pool.  

Medical and Social Care

Located near the Students' Union, Warwick's Health Centre offers students most NHS medical services, including treatment of acute and chronic illness, sexual health screening, travel clinics and review of chronic disease. A self-run, self-sustaining operation, Warwick's Students' Union provides a whole range of services to the university's student population. The SU is responsible for everything from job and volunteer opportunities to the Student Advice Centre, academic representation and the near 300 sports clubs and societies at the university. Thanks to its dedicated team of paid staff, volunteers and budding performers, Warwick Arts Centre, one of the biggest arts centres on the UK, provides top-class entertainment to staff, students and the wider public.

 

What's on in the Area

For anyone seeking that perfect walk in the fresh air, they need look no further than around Warwick itself. Warwickshire has some of the most beautiful countryside routes around the UK and is very popular with walkers and cyclists alike.If you're planning on hitting the town, then Coventry is just a short bus ride away. Pop into the Blue Restaurant Bistro for some deliciously modern British cuisine and then perhaps to The Old Windmill for a pint or two. For more information on Coventry and Warwickshire, check out Visit Coventry and Warwickshire.

   

Moving On

Warwick is proud of its graduate employability, which is due in part to the university's strong industry links. In addition, Warwick's Student Careers and Skills service provides students with the tools they need to gain success in the world of work. The careers centre assists students with many aspects of graduate life, including academic and personal development, CV writing, interview techniques, job hunting and work experience. The centre also publishes an annual Warwick Careers Guide to help students make positive career decisions.

Warwick alumni include writer Anne Fine, comedian Frank Skinner and writer, director and actor Stephen Merchant. J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth was famously based on Warwickshire. Warwick's mission is to become a world leader in research and teaching.

Is the University of Warwick the place for you?

Come to Warwick if you want to study in one of the top-rated universities in the UK. Avoid if you're looking for a prestigious university but concerned by Warwick's high average UCAS entry tariff. Why not try Lancaster University?