Coventry University’s own accommodation includes en suite rooms at Bishop Gate priced from £167 to £232 a week and at Godiva Place from £167 to £216 for 2026/27, plus en suites at The Cycle Works from £154. Twin studios, which the university calls twudios, start from £113 a week per room. This guide covers those prices, contract lengths, how to apply, council tax, deposit rules and how to get around.
Prices on this page come from Coventry University’s accommodation pages and are “from” prices or ranges. The university’s residence pages say prices, contract lengths and availability are subject to change, so check its fees page for the room you want.
Cost at a glance: what to add up
Before you compare the prices on this page, check what each figure actually covers:
- Rent period: per week, month or semester, and per person or per room.
- What is included: utilities, internet, contents insurance and any meal plan.
- One-off costs: deposit, application or booking fee, and any first-month payment.
- Getting to campus: travel passes, or the extra cost of living further out.
- Currency: prices here are in the local currency. Convert them at your bank’s current rate and add the transfer fee. Rates change daily, so we do not publish rupee figures.
Anything we could not confirm from an official source is flagged on this page as “could not verify”, so read those notes before you rely on a figure.
Coventry University halls and rents
The university lists its residences with these prices:
| Residence | Room types | Weekly price | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gate | En suites | £167 to £232 (£6,513 to £11,600 in total), 2026/27 | 39, 43 or 50 weeks |
| Bishop Gate | Twudios (twin studios) | From £113 | 39 weeks |
| Godiva Place | En suites, studios and twudios | £167 to £216 (£6,513 to £10,800 in total), 2026/27 | 39, 43 or 50 weeks |
| The Cycle Works | En suites | From £154 | 39 or 43 weeks |
Bishop Gate also has standard, premium and deluxe studios, and the university’s property pages say a 39, 43 or 50-week contract applies to undergraduates or postgraduates without saying which length goes with which group. Twudios are two-bedroom units for which you must apply jointly with someone you know, such as a friend or partner. Compare the total contract cost, not just the weekly price, because the contract lengths vary.
At Bishop Gate, the university’s page says rent includes Wi-Fi, contents insurance and utilities. It describes the building as a 10-minute walk from the university and from the train station, and under five minutes from the city centre. That page gives no deposit figure.
How to apply and when you pay
For September 2026 entry, the university’s applying page says to make Coventry your firm choice on UCAS Hub, then create an account on the booking site with your student ID and choose at least four rooms in order of preference. An offer is sent within three working days of your application, and you then have three working days to accept it. On A-level results day the acceptance window shortens to 24 hours.
| Payment point | What the university says (September 2026 entry) |
|---|---|
| On accepting an offer | £90 Advance Licence Fee for university-owned rooms, which counts towards your final rent |
| UK undergraduates and postgraduates | Remaining rent in three instalments: October 2026, January 2027 and April 2027 |
| International students | First instalment on acceptance with the £90 fee, then January 2027 and April 2027 |
| One-semester pathway students | Total contract cost paid upfront |
The applying page sets no application deadline and does not mention a guarantee. The university’s undergraduate choices page does state one, but only for Coventry University and CU Coventry applicants accepted through UCAS Clearing: a guaranteed place in university-owned or privately owned accommodation. That page shows no year. If you applied another way, ask the accommodation team (accomm.ss@coventry.ac.uk) whether you are covered.
Private and shared options
Coventry University also links to privately rented accommodation (house shares, apartments and rental properties) through Future Lets, but its page gives no prices or fees for these. Private halls and shared houses are common choices from second year, and prices vary by provider and area, so compare each landlord’s total cost, included bills and contract length. Our guide to university halls versus private student housing explains the trade-offs. If you are studying at the University of Warwick, see our Warwick student accommodation guide.
Renting privately in Coventry: deposit and fee rules
Coventry is in England, so the Tenant Fees Act 2019 applies to private lets. The government’s explanatory notes to the Act set the tenancy deposit cap at five weeks’ rent where annual rent is under £50,000, rising to six weeks at £50,000 or more, and cap a holding deposit at one week’s rent. Under section 213 of the Housing Act 2004, a landlord must protect your deposit in an authorised scheme and give you the prescribed information within 30 days of receiving it. Ask which scheme holds the deposit and keep the paperwork. This does not cover university halls, which are licensed by the university and have their own terms.
Council tax for students in Coventry
Full-time students in Coventry can be exempt from council tax if everyone in the household is a student. Coventry City Council defines full-time as at least 21 hours a week of study for 24 weeks of the year. You must send proof of student status through its online form, or you will be billed in full. Students in halls of residence do not need to do anything, because the council already holds the information. If only some of the household are students, you may get a discount rather than an exemption. If your tenancy starts before your course, you may owe council tax unless you are a school or college leaver.
Getting around: student bus ticket
Transport for West Midlands lists a Student Coventry bus Direct Debit ticket at £45.00 a month, giving unlimited bus travel in the Coventry area at any time of day. It is for full-time students aged 18 or over, you need proof of full-time education, and it is issued on a Swift photocard. Night buses and certain special services are excluded, and the Midland Metro is covered only with an add-on. The page carries no price date, and its zones map is dated July 2023, so confirm the price when you buy.
What to check before you book
- Contract length and the total cost for your room type.
- Whether a twudio suits you, since you share a unit with someone you apply with.
- What the rent includes: bills, internet and contents insurance.
- Deposit, payment dates and what happens if you withdraw.
- Safety basics. See our student accommodation safety guide and checklist.
For the wider costs, read our student budgeting tips. Comparing cities? See our guides to Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham, or browse all UK city guides.
What I could not verify
I could not confirm an application deadline, the deposit for private lets, any private provider’s rents, or which contract length applies to which student group. The undergraduate choices page shows no year, and the bus ticket page gives no price date. Tenancy law in England is changing, so check GOV.UK before signing a private tenancy.
Talk to us about your budget and city
Not sure which option suits you or your family? Send us your city, budget and room type, and we will point you to the right guide and the next steps to check. Students and parents are both welcome to ask.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Coventry University accommodation cost?
For 2026/27, Bishop Gate en suites range from £167 to £232 a week and Godiva Place rooms from £167 to £216. The Cycle Works en suites start from £154, and twudios from £113 per room.
What is a twudio?
It is Coventry University’s name for a twin studio: a two-bedroom unit you apply for jointly with someone you know, such as a friend or partner.
How long are Coventry University contracts?
The property pages list 39, 43 and 50-week contracts, depending on the residence and student group. The Cycle Works lists 39 and 43 weeks.
How quickly do I get a room offer at Coventry?
For September 2026 entry the university says an offer is sent within three working days of your application, and you have three working days to accept it, or 24 hours around A-level results day.
Do students pay council tax in Coventry?
Not if every adult in the household is a full-time student and the council has proof of that. Coventry City Council says students in halls need do nothing, while those in private houses must submit proof of student status online.
How much is the deposit for Coventry University halls?
The university charges a £90 Advance Licence Fee to reserve university-owned accommodation, which counts towards your final rent. This is from its September 2026 entry applying page.
What is the maximum deposit a Coventry landlord can charge?
Five weeks’ rent where annual rent is under £50,000, and six weeks at £50,000 or more, under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. A holding deposit is capped at one week’s rent.
Sources
- Coventry University: accommodation choices
- Coventry University: Bishop Gate
- Coventry University: undergraduate choices
- Coventry University: applying for accommodation
- Coventry University: Future Lets
- Coventry City Council: student council tax
- Transport for West Midlands: Student Coventry bus Direct Debit
- legislation.gov.uk: Tenant Fees Act 2019 explanatory notes
- legislation.gov.uk: Housing Act 2004, section 213
All checked 2 November 2026.
