Admission and Scholarships
The application procedure to Kent depends on the students’ choice of courses. For JYA and other short term programmes, support will be available from the host university and the International Development office.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements: Students whose first language is not English, need to demonstrate their English language ability. The University of Kent accepts:
The level required depends on the course of study. Click on the links below for a list of accepted qualifications and required levels.
Students who do not meet the required English language requirements can take up Pre-Sessional English courses offered by the University.
Academic Entry Requirements:
Students need to meet country-specific entry requirements set by the University.
Application Process
A) Undergraduate Courses
All applications to undergraduate courses at Kent need to be submitted through UCAS. Applicants need to provide the institution code number, institution code name, campus code and the special code of the course they wish to pursue.
B) Postgraduate Courses
Students can apply for all postgraduate courses online. International students need to email a copy of the online application form to International Development along with the supporting documentations.
Students applying to the School of Pharmacy, Kent Business School, MBA courses, Business Application (MSc Management Suite) and Business Applications (Research programmes) can get relevant information from the departments.
C) Research Programmes
Students applying for PhD degrees need to fill out the respective application form from the academic schools’ websites, identify a supervisor in that research area, submit the application with two references, evidence of English language ability, a brief on the research proposal and supporting transcripts. The University provides specific faculty and department requirements.
D) Foundation courses
Students can apply for foundation courses either directly to the University or through UCAS. The University provides comprehensive information on the application procedures for foundation courses.
E) Pre-Sessional courses
To apply for a pre-sessional English language course, students can download the pre-sessional application form, which gives details of IELTS entry requirements, course length and deadlines.
F) Erasmus
Students who have been nominated to come to Kent as an Erasmus from the current university must complete the students’ application form.
G) Short-term study abroad
Short-term study abroad students may apply to study at Kent for a single academic year or for one or two terms only. Applicants can contact International Development for more information.
Tuition Fees
The University provides comprehensive information on the tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Scholarships
The University and International Development offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for all international students. Students are encouraged to visit the web pages of their academic School of interest at Kent for newly released School scholarships
A) Undergraduate Scholarships
B) Postgraduate Scholarships
In addition to these scholarships, the University offers postgraduate scholarships for international students under general and national schemes.
Representatives
Applicants may also contact Kent’s overseas representatives in their respective countries to get help and guidance on the application process.
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