Coventry has ‘nothing to be proud of’, readers say as ‘best student city’

Readers have slammed the latest study of Coventry being ranked as the best student city in the Midlands. One said the city “is miserable now” and is “nothing but students”, while another said the student population had made Coventry “alive again”.

Coventry was ranked as the best student city according to the QS Best Student Cities 2025. The city was also listed among the top four best in the UK, alongside Manchester, London and Newcastle.

The ranking was based on a number of factors, from employer activity, desirability, student outlook, student mix and affordability. Coventry has been praised for its strong rating by graduate employers, thanks to its long history of ‘leadership in manufacturing and design’, with Coventry University one of the few institutions to offer a dedicated course in automotive design.

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The rankings state there are “good job prospects for graduates” as Coventry ranks 80th in the world for “employer activity” with “affordable living and rent costs”. They also added that there is plenty for students to “see and do”, with the Warwick Arts Center being one of the largest in the UK and home to “performance spaces, galleries and a cinema”.

He added: “Today, the city offers a vibrant cultural scene with its fair share of bars, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers and various entertainment and music venues. Coventry is also known for being a major sporting centre. From football. rugby, ice hockey, netball, even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ll want to go and watch.”

One respondent to the QS student survey described the city as “very friendly and multicultural” and feels safe with low crime rates and “affordable income”. The ranking also stated that Coventry boasts “a wealth of jobs” for graduates to work in industries ranging from engineering, manufacturing and automotive, all of which are “on the lookout” for “talented and skilled graduates”. .

Professor John Lathan CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University says there is “so much to offer” Coventry students to “enrich” life while studying in the city. We are proud that Coventry is home to 160 nationalities in our student population.

Readers have had their say on the CoventryLive Facebook page about what they think of Coventry being named the ‘best student city’ in the Midlands.

Oliver Holyhead says the town is a ‘c***’ because everything has ‘closed’ and been replaced by ‘high end’ shops: ‘Only overseas students can afford to use these shops, the supermarkets have gone and now it’s all the restaurants. and fashion A few years ago, the city was a lively place and now, it’s not worth going into.”

Benson Joseph said, “I wish the focus would be on the residents who have spent their whole lives here rather than the students who come and go, the residents put a lot more into this town than the students ever did.” Kevin Edmonds added: “Yes, because all the shops and pubs are closing and a lot of high-rises have been built. It’s not a city I can no longer be proud of.”

Matt Moore said: “I prefer Coventry in the 90s to what we have today, I hate the times we live in, that’s how I feel.”

However, some readers disagreed and said Coventry is still a ‘big city’ like Alek Mihajlovic: ‘I love this city. Yes, it was great in the 80s because I was a teenager then. But hey, he’s moving on like anyone else. The city is changing.”

Chris Naylor said: “Coventry is a great city and not just for students. The student population has helped the city come alive again.” Walmsley’s The Way to Move added: “Brilliant news and good to hear. Let’s put the clichés to bed, hopefully.”

What do you think of Coventry being named the best student city in the Midlands? Let us know in the comments below.

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