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Read the full report - Facts about students and universities in Coventry
- There were a total of 52,230
students enrolled in 2014/15 at Coventry University and The University of Warwick; of these 40,060 are full-time students.
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The number of full-time students at both universities
has increased greatly over the 10 year period from 25,650 in 2004/5 to 2014/15. Higher growth
has been seen at Coventry University. The growth rate amongst overseas students from outside of the EU has been particularly high at Coventry University.
- Census
2011 data showed Coventry was ranked 15th out of all towns and
cities in England and Wales in terms of the proportion of the total population
who are full-time students, although not all of the students at local universities live in the city.
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The population of
Coventry is notably higher during term-time (Census 2011). This
chart shows that the increase during term-time is concentrated amongst 18-24 year olds. The wards where the universities are based, St. Michael’s and
Wainbody,
experience the largest term-time increase in the young adult population.
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The universities are a significant factor in migration
patterns to and from Coventry every year. This chart illustrates this point.
Sources: Office for National Statistics (ONS) & Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
For further information, you can contact the Insight team at insight@coventry.gov.uk.
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