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Salient Features
- Institutional roots date back to 1843, with the establishment of Coventry College of Design.
- Became Lanchester Polytechnic in 1970 after the merger of Coventry College of Art, Lanchester College of Technology and Rugby College of Engineering Technology.
- Renamed Coventry Polytechnic in 1987.
- Became Coventry University in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act.
- Public university located in Coventry, England, United Kingdom
- Main campus located in Coventry city centre
- Offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs
- Major academic areas include Engineering, Computing & IT, Business, Health, Design, Arts, Law, Social Sciences and Science
- Strong emphasis on applied research, practical learning and employability
- Provides industry-linked projects and placement opportunities
- Has a growing international presence with campuses and partnerships around the world.
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About Coventry University
Coventry University is a public institution of learning in Coventry, England, and it has a rich history of offering higher education. It has its origins in Coventry College of Design, which was founded in 1843. In 1970 it was renamed Lanchester Polytechnic and in 1987 it was renamed Coventry Polytechnic.
The University of Coventry was awarded university status and its current name in 1992 under the Further and Higher Education Act. Since then, the university has evolved into a modern, global institution with an applied focus on learning and research.
Coventry University currently has courses in Computing, Engineering, Business, Health, Design, Arts, Law and Social Sciences. It concentrates on real-life learning, industry links, applied research and employability, giving students the chance to experience employment as well as studying.
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