About the University
The University of Warwick is a world-leading university with the highest academic and research standards. It is one of the UK's leading universities, with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, innovation, and links with business and industry. The campus in Coventry welcomes over 26,500 students from over 150 countries.
The university is also known for its commitment to research. Warwick maintains around 30 academic departments organized into four faculties: Arts, Medicine, Science, and Social Science. In support of this, the university has an extensive library boasting more than 13 kilometers' worth of manuscripts.
Overview
Location: Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
Type: Public Research University
Founded: 1965
Tuition: £23,390 - £29,830/year
Fun Facts
Largest Student Union
The Warwick Student Union is one of the largest in the UK and uses its profits to employ students in its offices. It houses over 260 societies.
Gender Equality
According to Wikipedia, the male-to-female student ratio at Warwick is 50:50. Yay, gender equality.
Creative Charity
The men's team of the University of Warwick Boat Club, also known as the Warwick Rowers, has produced an annual wall calendar featuring their team members naked since 2009. Since 2012, the calendar has grown in fame, with the women's team now also producing a naked calendar. Some of the profits now go to Sport Allies, a program that reaches out to young people being challenged through bullying or low self-esteem.
University Summits
Warwick University hosts many major student-run events, including Warwick Economics Summit, Warwick Energy Conference, and Warwick China Summit. The Warwick Economics Summit is a student-run international forum that attracts students from 14 different universities, including Harvard, Princeton, LSE, and the University of Oxford, and past speakers have included John Nash and Vince Cable.
Ultra-modern venue
Warwick Business School is expanding its London base; they already operate from the Shard and are expanding their executive program into the 13th floor of the iconic building.
You can visit all the wonders of Warwickshire
If you study at the University of Warwick, you'll be able to explore the picture-perfect postcard county of Warwickshire in between lectures. The cozy town of Warwick blends the old and the new with a historical charm that attracts visitors from all across the world.
Admissions
Average TOEFL | 92 (iBT) |
UCAS Code | W20 |
Application Deadline | January |
Application Requirements
A minimum of three A-levels
38 points, to include 5 in Standard Level Maths/Maths Studies for IB
A pass at Grade C or above, or Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics or a Science, or an equivalent qualification
Rankings
The University of Warwick is one of the top public universities in Coventry, United Kingdom. It is ranked #64 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #163 in the Best Global Universities by US News.
It is also one of the UK’s top 10 universities and in the world’s top 100 universities for graduate employability (The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018).
Majors Available
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Accounting and Finance (BSc)
Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (BSc)
Accounting and Finance with Placement Year (BSc)
Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (BA)
Ancient History and Classical Archaeology with Study in Europe (BA)
Automotive Engineering (BEng)
Automotive Engineering (MEng)
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Famous Alumni
Janet Beer: Vice-Chancellor of the University of Liverpool
Bernardo Hees: CEO of the Heinz Company; former CEO of Burger King
Ralf Speth: CEO of Jaguar Land Rover
Sanjiv Bajaj: Managing director of Bajaj Finserv
Andy Haldane: Chief economist at the Bank of England
Jehangir Wadia: Indian Businessman, Managing Director of Go First, Bombay Dyeing and Bombay Realty, Director on the Boards of Britannia Industries
Rajiv Bajaj: Managing director and CEO of Bajaj Auto
Lakshmi Venu: Director at TVS Motor Company, daughter of Venu Srinivasan
Joseph Ngute: Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Cameroon
Andy Haldane: chief economist at the Bank of England
Sources
4, Stephanie LUpdated March, and Written ByStephanie LAs The Head of Sponsored Content for TopUniversities.com and TopMBA.com (until September 2021). "What's It like to Study at the University of Warwick?" Top Universities. Web. 29 Oct. 2022.
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Shah, Niraj. "Everything You Need to Know about the University of Warwick." Culture Trip. The Culture Trip, 24 Mar. 2018. Web. 29 Oct. 2022.
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