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University of Kent

University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent, UK

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About University of Kent

Inspire global ambition at the University of Kent, top 50 UK university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities, award-winning student support and vibrant study locations. Over 18,000 students over 100 nations study across its two spacious UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway which are both less than one hour by train to London and close proximity to Europe.

Students who choose Kent for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree will be joining an institution known for its outstanding research, and one that can help students to meet their career goals through excellent support and quality teaching. But beyond that, students are also joining a diverse community of thinkers - critical and creative - who will spark inspiration and challenge students to question their own expertise.

Students will benefit from leading facilities, the latest technology, and a truly supportive environment including various services aimed at supporting any student concerns or obstacles to successful study.

The focus of every single degree at Kent is not solely on the subject matter, but also the wider skillsets required to work in that field. As such, wherever possible, real-world experiences are woven into each degree, fully preparing students for their future role.

Students at Kent will benefit from world-class research, outstanding teaching quality and excellent careers guidance too. As well as developing skills in interviewing, finding jobs and building up a wide range of talents, students will earn Employability Points, rewarding the most pro-active students with the best opportunities for internships and more.

What's new

Kent and Medway Medical School achieves full accreditation

Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS), a partnership between Canterbury Christ Church University and the University of Kent, has been granted full accreditation by the General Medical Council (GMC). As of 9 April 2025, KMMS joins the list of institutions authorised to award UK primary medical qualifications—marking a major milestone ahead of the School’s first graduating cohort summer 2025.

Kent Future Student Scholarships

Students who are starting at Kent in September 2025 could qualify for the university’s new Kent Future Student Scholarships:

Kent ranks in the top 35 best universities for work experience

Kent has climbed 11 places to 33^rd in RateMyPlacement’s Best Universities for Work Experience table 2025-2026, reflecting the wide range of opportunities available to Kent students to gain real-world experience, develop key skills, and enhance their employability.

Global award for innovative learning initiative exclusive to Kent Business School graduates

Kent Business School’s innovative Alumni Summer School has been awarded ‘Best Lifelong Learning Initiative 2025’ by the Association of Master of Business Administrations (AMBA) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA).

Finances

Scholarships & funding

The University of Kent offers a number of scholarships to support students through their education, including specific awards for sport, music, and those tailored to students from certain locations.

Each year the university offers dedicated scholarships for its international students. These include scholarships at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The University of Kent is pleased to offer the British Council GREAT scholarships in collaboration with the British Council, these are worth GBP 10,000 each year.

Together with The Bestway Foundation, Kent offers several scholarships to students from and domiciled in Pakistan, applying to postgraduate one year master’s programmes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

And there are the new Kent Future Student Scholarships that students may be eligible for:

Kent Future Student Pakistan Scholarships- Postgraduate Taught
Kent Future Students Africa Scholarships - Postgraduate Taught
Kent Future Students Global Scholarships- Postgraduate Taught
Kent Future Students India Scholarships - Postgraduate Taught

The full range of scholarships are available on the university’s website.

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Eligibility

Entry requirements

The University of Kent welcomes students from all around the world with a range of different qualifications. Students can take a look at the university’s country webpages to check the requirements for the country that they have studied in.

Applications for full-time undergraduate courses must be made through UCAS Apply, or through Kent’s direct application route for students who have not applied via UCAS and do not intend to do so.

International students can also apply with the assistance of one of Kent's overseas representatives. Kent's dedicated international recruitment team can help students track their application and are a permanent point of contact for all student enquiries.

For postgraduate applicants

Students can apply directly online for all of Kent's postgraduate courses. International students should check for country-specific entry requirements.

University of Kent International College

At University of Kent International College, students are given the support and encouragement to build a firm foundation for future success in a diverse range of degree programmes. Students can choose to study from two undergraduate pathways: International Foundation Programme or International Year Zero. We also offer a postgraduate International Incorporated Master's.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

All of the academic schools at the University of Kent are known for their leading and world-class research.

The university has been confirmed as being a world-leading institution in the fields of arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) while other subject areas also benefit from exciting research projects.

For prospective students, this means the chance to join a university that is not only helping students understand the most contemporary findings related to their field, but they are actively shaping the world’s knowledge of these subjects, and in doing so helping to make a positive contribution to global society and individual lives.

Students will be working with and learning from true experts in their field, including some truly leading thinkers who fully understand what is needed in order to produce world-class research. Students will therefore be getting the best standard of education, utilising cutting-edge understanding of their chosen field of study.

Department structure

Kent has 10 academic schools spanning a wide range of subject areas that students can study at Undergraduate or Postgraduate level.

These are:

School of Computing
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
School of Arts and Architecture
School of Psychology
School of Economics and Politics & International Relations
School of Social Sciences
Kent Law School
School of Humanities
Kent Business School
School of Natural Sciences

Each of the schools is equipped with the required facilities and resources to help students excel, and each is led by expert staff who have extensive experience both within their field and as educators.

Students can check the individual sections of the university’s website to learn more about the course options available within each school, and the requirements needed to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate level. This can help students applying to a pathway programme to understand what they must achieve should they have plans to progress through to a postgraduate qualification.

Campus and facilities

Facilities

The University of Kent’s beautiful Canterbury campus is located within three hundred acres of pristine parkland which overlooks Canterbury Cathedral, the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The campus is accessible within an hour by train from the capital of London and is only 25 minutes by foot from the city centre of Canterbury.

The campus is a self-contained and secure site, and students will also be able to benefit from excellent-quality student accommodation, state of the art teaching facilities, a large library, sports centres and exercise facilities, a nightclub, a cinema, as well as a range of eateries, bars, shops, and more.

The University of Kent’s Medway campus is located just a short trip from London and was built through the revitalisation and transformation of a former naval base. Now, the site is a cutting-edge study space fit for students of the 21^st century and hosts outstanding support services and facilities.

The campus is known for its lively and vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming community of students and staff. There are loads of opportunities for students at the Medway campus to get involved in sports, student society activities or a range of social or interest-related activities. Buildings and facilities within the campus are just a short walk from one another so students will find it easy to get the most out of their facilities.

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6.0