We strive to recognise and reward academic achievement by offering a range of scholarships and financial awards. When it comes to funding, it’s important to start early. Here are some of the funding options we offer to help finance your studies.
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
There is no application process but to receive the award, eligible applicants must have successfully completed the enrolment process, as outlined in their offer letter.
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
2024-25: Starting your studies in May 2025 you can save £1,000 per year
2025-26: Starting your studies from September 2025 you can save up £4,000 off your degree
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
2024-25: Starting your studies in May 2025 save £3,000 on your master's degree
2025-26: Starting your studies from September 2025 you can save £2,500 on your course
Early Payment Discount
All Coventry University and Coventry University London international students (excluding EU) can save £2,000 on their course tuition fee starting this May 2025 with our Early Payment Discount.
There is no application process but this award is only available once applicants have successfully completed the enrolment process as outlined in their offer letter.
EU support bursary
The value of this bursary brings your tuition fees in line with that of UK students and will be automatically applied for all eligible EU students.
Our EU support bursary offers financial support to our European students wishing to study with us full-time for all years up to and including the 2026/27 academic year. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September, January or May, you could be eligible for a reduction in your tuition fees.

Alumni Discount
Available for all start dates across 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Coventry University alumni, who have graduated with either a Coventry University undergraduate or postgraduate degree, can now receive a 25% discount on our postgraduate courses. The discount applies whether you are continuing in the same discipline or switching to a different subject or campus location.
We have a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate courses for you to choose from, you can be confident that you'll find a course to develop your skills and expertise.
Get a 25% discount on postgraduate study
Coventry University Sports Scholarships (limited)
Available for May 2025 and September 2025 intake.
Our Sports Scholarship programme consists of two levels and offers either £1,500 or £3,000 in a mixture of a cash bursary and support services per academic year.
Sports Scholarships are awarded competitively to approximately 40-45 students each year who have the sporting ability to represent the University at a high level. To be considered for one of these scholarships you must be competing in a sport which is part of the BUCS Sport, Olympic Sports or Paralympic Sports programmes.
Find out more about our sports scholarships