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University of Kent

Location

Canterbury campus, Canterbury United Kingdom

Ranking

# =380QS World University Rankings

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336Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

17 % International students

About University of Kent

Here at Kent, we are all part of a vibrant, creative and inclusive university seeking to make our mark. We inspire each other to do outstanding things at Kent and that, in turn, empowers our graduates to do outstanding things in the world. It’s something we’...
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About University of Kent

Here at Kent, we are all part of a vibrant, creative and inclusive university seeking to make our mark. We inspire each other to do outstanding things at Kent and that, in turn, empowers our graduates to do outstanding things in the world. It’s something we’...
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Available programmes

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University information

Undergraduate

If you are from the UK or Ireland, you have to apply through UCAS. If you meet the following conditions, you may choose to apply through UCAS or directly on our website:

  • You are NOT from the UK or Ireland
  • You do NOT pay home fee (i.e. you pay an international fee)
  • You have never used UCAS AND you do not intend to use UCAS in the future


Please remember if you are eligible and intend...
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General

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5.5+
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34+
1290+
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27+

Our Canterbury campus has has fantastic teaching, study and social facilities including high-quality student accommodation, the Templeman Library, a sports centre, medical centre, theatre, nightclub, cinema, restaurants, bars and shops. 

Our Medway campus is based on two sites – Pembroke and The Historic Dockyard Chatham – and has exceptional facilities including an industry-standard newsroom,...
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Student life

There's so much more to university than lectures and seminars. At Kent you can join a student society, take up a new sport, immerse yourself in the music scene or undertake volunteering to boost your career prospects. 

Sport and fitness: We are committed to a ‘sport for all’ philosophy and encourage you to be more active, get fit and have fun whilst at Kent. Whether you’re a...
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A successful future

We are committed to enhancing the employability of all our students. We do this through employability-focused degrees, internship opportunities, our award-winning careers advisory service, and a range of extra-curricular opportunities to boost your CV and develop your employability skills. 

Step up and stand out

From our wide range of industry placements to our Hub for...
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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

19,300 GBP
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Scholarships  


Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

Rankings & Ratings

University of Kent is one of the top public universities in Canterbury, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=380 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #383
  • 2014
    #411-420
  • 2015
    #451-460
  • 2016
    #360
  • 2017
    #=366
  • 2018
    #=373
  • 2019
    #=355
  • 2020
    #368
  • 2021
    #380
  • 2022
    #=383
  • 2023
    #=375
  • 2024
    #=336
  • 2025
    #=380

Ranking criteria

Overall
30.8
Academic Reputation
15.4
Citations per Faculty
45.7
Employment Outcomes
34
Employer Reputation
10
Faculty Student Ratio
14.6
International Faculty Ratio
95.1
International Research Network
78.8
International Student Ratio
49.8
Sustainability
40.4

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #383
  • 2014
    #411-420
  • 2015
    #451-460
  • 2016
    #360
  • 2017
    #=366
  • 2018
    #=373
  • 2019
    #=355
  • 2020
    #368
  • 2021
    #380
  • 2022
    #=383
  • 2023
    #=375
  • 2024
    #=336
  • 2025
    #=380

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Canterbury campus Campus

University of Kent,

Canterbury

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CT2 7NZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Students Learning Advisory Service offers help with study, writing and research skills and our wellbeing team are on hand if you need emotional or mental health support or have a disability. The Graduate and Researcher College ensures you have access to the resources and additional training to support your research and employability. Kent have also teamed up with the Student Union to support all students to manage thecost of living.

At Kent we have a multimillion-pound postgraduate scholarship fund. To support you during your studies, our generous scholarship fund includes awards for musical and sporting excellence and exclusive scholarships for international students.  Explore our Scholarships.

 

Our Research Council doctoral training partnerships give you access to a range of funding and research networks. Check out our bursaries and scholarships and see if you’re eligible.

Take a look at upcoming Open Events, meet us in person at our campuses or online at our live virtual event. Chat to our incredible staff and students, find out more and shape your future with Kent.

We work with a network of agents across the globe who can provide support with your application or visa application. For their contact details, click on your country page, and then 'Find an agent.' For application queries you can also email our friendly international team, internationalstudent@kent.ac.uk. 
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