University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is a world-leading public research university with a reputation for innovative teaching, strong employability prospects and research excellence. Its safe, welcoming campus is located in central England, close to Coventry city centre and extending into Warwickshire.

Warwick is ranked 6th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2022, 32nd in the world for Employer Reputation in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, and 20th among the world's most international universities by Times Higher Education rankings 2021.

More than 200 undergraduate and approximately 170 taught graduate courses are on offer. These cover subject areas including accounting and finance, economics, engineering, chemistry, English literature, theatre, modern languages, and many more. Students can also enjoy many opportunities outside of study, including sports, the arts, work experience and volunteering. Student wellbeing is a top priority, and students can access support and advice on issues including career and skills training, accommodation, finance, and any personal challenges they may experience.

Warwick's campus provides easy access to everything students need to study, live, and enjoy an enriching experience. This includes a new Faculty of Arts building, a new Sports and Wellbeing Hub, an award-winning arts centre, private and group learning spaces, shops, cafes, and bars. There are also many peaceful places on campus, such as calm lakes and woodlands, which make great outdoor study spaces. As well as being close to the major cities of Coventry and Birmingham, Warwick's campus borders a picturesque countryside, including local cycle paths, and Tocil Wood and Nature Reserve.

Students at Warwick are taught critical and innovative thinking for their chosen subject. They also benefit from inspiring teaching by some of the world's top researchers, who share the most recent discoveries and thinking within their respective fields.

The University of Warwick is made up of 33 departments, split into three faculties:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine

In addition, the university is home to several cross-faculty research centres, initiatives and projects.

There are around 7,000 staff members working across these departments. The diverse faculty staff are made up of around 2,700 academics, researchers, and teachers, as well as around 4,300 professionals and student support roles. 43 per cent of the university's academic staff are from international backgrounds.

Students are encouraged to learn independently through group projects, working with academics on research, and learning from other subject disciplines.

Warwick has a clear focus on helping students achieve their full potential. Every student is allocated a personal tutor. These members of staff will provide academic support and expert guidance. They can also direct students to wider student wellbeing and support services.

In the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014), Warwick was ranked 7^th amongst UK research universities. The exceptional teaching standards at the institution were further highlighted in 2020 when the Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings ranked the university 8^th in Europe for its teaching and learning environment.

Warwick's global connections allow vital collaboration for students with peers and lecturers from other top universities around the world. The university has a particularly close partnership with Monash University in Melbourne, which offers many research-led opportunities to Warwick students. These global learning partnerships add to the diverse, international community across the university.

The University of Warwick offers several different scholarships and funding options for international students. All available scholarships and eligibility criteria can be viewed by country on the institution's website.

International students who already hold an undergraduate offer for 2022 entry can also apply for the recently launched Global Excellence Scholarships. There are 250 scholarships under this programme, which will be awarded to exceptional international students who are self-funded.

Foreign loans

For international students without a scholarship or grant funding, the costs of studying at Warwick can be covered by private funding. This includes overseas loans, government-funded loans, or private education loans.

However, private education loans aren't easy to secure, as student visas and proof of sufficient income are often required before loans can be awarded. The university's Student Finance Office can provide more information for students who wish to explore this option.

Students considering government funding should contact the local British Council or Education Department for further application advice.

The university offers a wide range of facilities to students, enabling them to have the best academic and extracurricular experience.

Essentials

Warwick has ensured that essential facilities are always available to students on campus, including:

• NHS Health Centre
• Grocery store
• Banks
• Laundrette and dry cleaners
• Pharmacy
• Travel agent
• Amazon lockers

The university's campus is also close to a local shopping centre (15 minute walk from campus) and Coventry City Centre (15 minute bus ride), so students have easy access to further essentials.

Entertainment

The Students' Union nightclub hosts a range of themed nights, and the campus pub, The Dirty Duck, hosts live music throughout the year.

There is also a range of entertainment options on campus, including regular outdoor cinema nights and an arts centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK.

Sports

The university's new Sports and Wellness Hub has a range of modern facilities. This includes a gym, a 25-metre swimming pool, an indoor climbing centre, six squash courts, outdoor sports pitches and an all-weather running track. It also hosts fitness classes and physiotherapy services.

Faith provision

The university's Chaplaincy has chaplains from the Christian (Catholic, Anglican and Free Church), Jewish and Muslim faiths. Regular services for all are provided, as is a Shabbat meal every Friday for Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.

Food and drink

Warwick has a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars. The piazza, which is situated at the heart of the campus, also hosts frequent food markets and many venues are currently offering delivery services.

The on-site facilities are always being developed to further enhance student's experience and education. This includes a brand-new Faculty of Arts building and Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building.

The employability of students at Warwick is constantly built upon during their studies through extracurricular programmes and additional skills learnt outside lectures.

To ensure that students graduate with vital careers skills, the University of Warwick has a clear framework of employability that goes beyond academic challenges. The university's career specialists offer additional guidance, including helping students to reflect on how their skills and experiences boost their skill set.

To enhance students' work experience during their time at Warwick, the university's MyAdvantage database hosts a range of employment opportunities. These include jobs, internships, and graduate positions. Warwick also invites multinational businesses to meet with students and discuss graduate opportunities, as well as holding regular careers fairs including sector-specific events.

The university is the sixth most targeted by the UK's top 100 graduate employers according to The Graduate Market in 2022, High Fliers Research Ltd, so graduates can be confident of having the best possible chance of landing a successful career.

Upon graduation, students will still be supported by the university's active network of more than 260,000 alumni living around the world. They hold regular events for Warwick graduates to meet up, make connections and explore opportunities. The alumni service also provides an e-mentoring scheme, which supports both graduates and students.

Rankings

One of the top 40 most international universities worldwide (QS 2022), the University of Warwick also placed ninth amongst UK universities in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

Nine of the subject areas taught at Warwick are ranked in the top 50 for universities globally. Its strong teaching status is also recognised, with the latest QS World University Rankings placing the university in 61st place worldwide.

In addition, Warwick has been recognised as the best university in the UK for teaching quality and runner up University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. With such acclaimed recognition and clear investment in students' futures, Warwick graduates are amongst the top 10 highest earners in over 11 subjects within five years of graduating (UK's Longitudinal Education Outcomes data, 2018).

Campus developments

Warwick continues to invest in its campus facilities and community. The latest investment on the Warwick campus is the new Faculty of Arts building. This creative space is right in the heart of campus, uniting all Faculty of Arts departments under one roof. The university also has a Sports and Wellness Hub that is part of the institution's GBP 49 million investment into sports and wellness. The newly renovated Arts Centre boasts impressive facilities including an art gallery, three cinema screens, two theatres, a studio, and a 1,500-seat concert hall.

Looking to the future, Warwick is also researching and developing innovative technologies to reduce dependencies on fossil fuels.

Upcoming Events

Warwick regularly hosts in-person and online events to help you find out more about what it's like to live and study at Warwick. Students can out more about upcoming undergraduate events and postgraduate events by visiting the university's website, including opportunities to visit campus or join virtual events and live chats.

Entry requirements at the University of Warwick vary depending on the course and level of study. Students can view all entry requirements on the university website.

International students that require a visa to study in the UK may also need to submit evidence of an English language test (e.g., IELTS) instead of an examination due to the visa restrictions set by the government.

English Language Requirements

To be eligible for a place at Warwick, students must be able to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English. While the level of required ability varies between courses, students need to provide evidence that they meet their chosen subject's competency.

Students can showcase their English language competency by taking a GCSE English Language qualification, or through English courses within the International Baccalaureate. Other accepted English tests include IELTS and PTE, but these qualifications must be completed within the two years leading up to the start of degree study.

Students can find more information about English language requirements on the university website.