A Semester Exchange at Coventry University Semester 1, 2023/2024

Dear ITS Students,

Coventry University, UK would like to inform you that the registration for a semester exchange application for semester 1, 2023/2024 (11 September – 9 December 2023) is already opened.  The tuition fee for this program is waived. However the accepted students are responsible for their learning materials, dorms and living expenses in UK including roundtrip flight ticket, visa, quarantine and insurance. Students also need to pay attention with the entry regulations to enter UK. The students must gather information by their own including the funding trip. 

You may check the information about this university at this link:  https://www.coventry.ac.uk/

This program is open for ITS Students S1 only batch 2020, 2021. This program is not open for other level due to agreement that we had with Coventry University. ITS Students also only can apply  at Faculty of Business & Law and Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Computing. Students cannot mix courses from different faculties

Please kindly check the available course (please refer to undergraduate semester 1 only) at this link: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/enhance-your-employability/global-opportunities/erasmus-study-exchange/modules/

Prerequisites
Some courses/modules may require prerequisites; the requirements are clearly stated on the course and module information sent to students.

ITS Students need to take min 25 ECTS and maximum 30 ECTS at Coventry Univ and must transfer maximum credit opportunity.

Visas and immigration

Visa options:
1. Standard Visitor Visa allows students to come to the UK for a short period of time (up to 6 months), such as to participate in an exchange programme. Some nationalities will need to apply in advance for a Standard Visitor Visa. You cannot extend a visitor visa nor switch into a different visa category in the UK while on a Standard Visitor visa. Please find a link below to information regarding Standard Visitor Visa: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa
2. Student visa allows the student to come to the UK for study lasting more than 6 months. Please see visa guide below for useful information: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply

Please note:
All students’ attendance will be monitored, and all students on the Student Visa route will have attendance/engagement monitored by the International Student Compliance Team (ISC), to ensure they remain compliant with UKVI regulations and visa conditions. Please be aware that you cannot extend your study period (from one semester to full academic year) after your application is completed. For Incoming students: You will need to complete a ‘Right to Study’ check on arrival in the UK, before you can enrol on your course. This will be carried out by the ISC team who will contact you prior to enrolment to guide you through this process.

Important update about Brexit and visas

Please note that visa requirements for EU nationals coming to study in the UK have changed. Visa required depends on students’ length of stay. Students nominated for Semester 1 only will not be able to extend their mobility to Full Academic Year. If you have any students that you are planning to nominate for Semester 1 only that might want to extend their stay, please inform both the Study Abroad team and relevant Faculty by 31st May 2022 as any extensions (from Semester 1 to Full Academic Year) will not be possible after this date.

Please note: All students’ attendance will be monitored, and all students on the Student Visa route will have attendance/engagement monitored by the International Student Compliance Team (ISC), to ensure they remain compliant with UKVI regulations and visa conditions. Please be aware that you cannot extend your study period (from one semester to full academic year) after your application is completed.

For Incoming students: You will need to complete a ‘Right to Study’ check on arrival in the UK, before you can enrol on your course. This will be carried

Accommodation

Students can apply for Coventry University accommodation, once they have received their student ID number (included in their offer letter). You can find out more about Coventry University accommodation here.

Accommodation and Facilities – Link for Coventry University London: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/london/student-life/accommodation/
The prices for accommodation may range between £400 – £530 per month. Further information on the cost of living in Coventry can be found here.

Living in Coventry please kindly check this link: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/new-students/coming-to-the-uk/living-costs-in-the-uk/#:~:text=Living%20Costs%20in%20the%20UK%20%20%20,%C2%A3656%20per%20month%20%208%20more%20rows

Here are the required documents that you need to prepare:

1. CV
2. Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages)
3. Learning Agreement (Download it here bit.ly/its-student-exchange). Please kindly fill department coordinator with the signature head of department/coordinator academic at your department. Please leave it blank at Institutional Coordinator
4. Official Academic Transcript in English version minimum GPA 3.00
5. A Valid English Proficiency English Test certificate. Coventry only accept IELTS min 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in every components) or TOEFL IBT min 79 (with minimum score 18 in every components)
6. One recommendation letter from an academic advisor
7. Scanned Valid Passport (validity minimum 1 year prior to the starting date of the program)
8. Statement Letter (Download it here bit.ly/its-student-exchange )
9. Certificate of GCW Non Degree (minimum C) or Result Test GCW Non Degree min 80
10. ITS Students must consult with thier parents for the financial aspects and please kindly provide the statement letter from your parents (in Bahasa) that your parents are support you (all financial & mental) to join this program. (No format required)

The incomplete application will not proceed by Mobility Team.

For ITS Students who interested to join this program please kindly submit your application through this form https://its.id/studyabroadITS . All of your documents must be in PDF and collected in 1 (one) .zip/.rar file. If you have finished and submitted your Study Abroad Application form, YOU HAVE TO SEND email to studyabroad@its.ac.id confirming that you have filled out the Study Abroad Application Form and submit it. Please use this subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_Coventry_NAME_NRP”. The submission deadline is on 11 May 2023 ( 23.59 WIB). The Interview Session will be held on 15 May 2023.

If you have questions about this program, please send an email to Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject : ASK_Coventry