About University of Kent
The University of Kent sits on a landscaped hill overlooking Canterbury Cathedral, offering liberal arts, sciences and business degrees with global study centres in Paris, Brussels and Athens.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 19,600 total students
- • 4,300 international students
- • 250 student societies
Location
- • Located in Canterbury
- • Plate Glass university
- • Established 1965
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Year Abroad
Popular Subjects
LawComputer ScienceInternational RelationsDrama and FilmBusiness Analytics
Student-Staff Ratio
15 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Division of Arts and Humanities
School of English, School of Architecture and Planning, School of Arts, School of European Culture and Languages
Division of Natural Sciences
School of Biosciences, School of Chemistry and Forensic Science, School of Physics and Astronomy
Kent Business School
Accounting and Finance, Analytics and Operations, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
Kent Law School, School of Social Policy, School of Politics and International Relations, School of Anthropology and Conservation
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers ABB-BBB; Law requires AAB including essay-based subjects.
Alternatives: IB 32 with 6 in HL English for Humanities, Gaokao 78% overall, Access to HE Diploma with 30 Distinctions
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
LNAT recommended for Law • Audition for Drama and Theatre • Digital portfolio for Architecture
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:1 honours or international equivalent; some programmes accept 2:2 with relevant experience
GPA: 3
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Research proposal for PhD applicants • Two academic references • CV and personal statement
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £15,000
- Postgraduate: £17,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,200
- Food: £2,100
- Transport: £550
- Entertainment: £900
- Other: £800
- Total: £11,550
Scholarships
Kent International Foundation Scholarship
Merit£5,000 tuition reduction for first-year undergraduates who achieve outstanding grades.
Value: £5,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee status • Firmly accept Kent • Equivalent of ABB at A level
Deadline: 2025-05-31
Kent Future Student Scholarship
Automatic£2,000 discount for international postgraduates paying a deposit by 30 June.
Value: £2,000 (Tuition-only)
Self-funded postgraduate • Deposit paid • Full-time study
Deadline: 2025-06-30
Campus & Facilities
University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NZ
300-acre parkland campus with views of Canterbury Cathedral, award-winning Sibson building and Gulbenkian arts centre.
Size: 300 acres
Facilities
Academic
Sibson Business School building, Kent Law Clinic, CARE-Science laboratories
Student Life
Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Sports Centre and The Pavilion, Venue nightclub
Libraries
Templeman Library
24/7 library with 3,000 study spaces, digital labs and archives on British politics.
24/7 in term-time
Sports Facilities
Kent Sport Centre
Multi-purpose fitness centre with 120-station gym, sports halls, and squash courts
The Pavilion
Outdoor sports complex with 3G pitches, tennis courts, and grass playing fields
Medway Sports Hall
Dedicated facility at Medway campus with gym, badminton courts, and fitness classes
Student Services
Student Support and Wellbeing
Comprehensive mental health support, counselling, and 24/7 crisis helpline
wellbeing@kent.ac.uk
International Development Office
Immigration advice, visa workshops, and cultural adjustment support
international@kent.ac.uk
Kent Union Advice Centre
Independent advice on housing, finances, academic appeals, and complaints
advice@kent.ac.uk
Accommodation
Turing College
On-campusEnsuite rooms arranged around social courtyards on central campus
Cost: £187 - £205 (per week)
Ensuite bathroom • Shared kitchen • Common rooms
Distance: On campus
Contract: 39 weeks
Pier Quays (Medway)
University-managedModern riverside flats with private bathrooms and on-site gym
Cost: £170 - £195 (per week)
Gym • Cinema room • Study lounge
Distance: 10-minute walk to Medway campus
Contract: 40 weeks
Apply via the Kent accommodation portal once the firm offer is accepted; £250 advance rent secures the room.
Airport pickup from Heathrow and Gatwick plus bedding packs can be pre-booked.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 250
Teams: 50
Cultural Activities
- Kent Union Welcome Week — Every September
- Gulbenkian Arts Centre events — Weekly
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: international@kent.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1227 823300
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
150
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 82%
Further study: 12%
Unemployed: 4%
Average Salary
£29,500
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
Civil ServiceGoogleBBCDeloitteEuropean Parliament
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
London Gatwick Airport
66 km • 70 minutes via train
Public Transport
- Bus: UniBus links the Canterbury campus, city centre and accommodation villages every 10 minutes. • £1.50 per ride with student card
- Train: High-speed Southeastern trains connect Canterbury to London St Pancras in 56 minutes. • £24 off-peak return
Local Area
Canterbury is a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral city with cobbled streets, cafes and student-friendly nightlife; Medway offers waterfront living in Chatham Maritime.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Canterbury Cathedral, Whitstable seaside, Howletts Wild Animal Park
Shopping: Whitefriars Shopping Centre, The Goods Shed market, Ashford Designer Outlet
Entertainment: Marlowe Theatre, Curzon Cinema, Gulbenkian Arts Centre
Additional Information
Accreditation
AACSB, AMBA, BPS, Law Society of England and Wales
Partnerships
- Academic: Brussels School of International Studies — Postgraduate campus embedded in EU institutions offering placements.
- Clinical: Canterbury Christ Church NHS Trust — Shared health simulation centre and placements.
Research Highlights
- Kent Cyber Security — Leading work on privacy-enhancing technologies adopted by UK fintech companies. (2023)
- Migration and Global Politics — Kent's Global Europe Centre informs Home Office policy on humanitarian corridors. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Ellie Goulding — Brit Award-winning singer-songwriter (2009)
- Kazuo Ishiguro — Nobel Prize in Literature 2017, MA in Creative Writing (1980)
Metadata
Source: Kent prospectus 2024, UCAS, HESA Graduate Outcomes, internal careers reports
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: international@kent.ac.uk