Coventry University is a forward-looking, modern university with a proud tradition of providing high-quality education and a focus on applied research. Its students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in all academic disciplines, including health, design and engineering laboratories, performing arts studios, and computing centers. The University has chosen to host three national Centers of Excellence in Teaching and Learning, which has enabled it to invest substantial sums of money in health, design, and mathematics. The city center campus is continually developing and evolving, and there are plans for its further investment over the next few years. It is a major presence in Coventry, which contributes to the city's friendly and vibrant atmosphere and also enables it to foster successful business partnerships. Through the links with leading-edge businesses and organizations in the public and voluntary sectors, the students can access project and placement opportunities that enhance their employability on graduation.