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University of Kent
Canterbury campus, Canterbury United Kingdom
# =380QS World University Rankings
96Undergraduate programs
240Postgraduate programs
18,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
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’re very proud of.
When you choose Kent for international study, you’re choosing the perfect gateway to the world beyond. You’ll find a diverse community where groups and activities provide the support network to make new friends. You’ll be inspired as well as challenged to push the boundaries of current thinking and research. At Kent, no matter how far you’ve come, there’s no limit to how far you can go. We believe in the potential of everyone involved in the University of Kent, on campus and in our wider community, to make a difference. With every human connection we make, we become stronger, building determination and a community spirit that lasts a lifetime.
Kent offers you inspiring teaching in safe and welcoming study locations in Canterbury and Medway. You can choose from a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, many of which have study abroad or year in industry options.
To support you as you expand your knowledge we have a generous scholarship fund including awards for musical and sporting excellence and dedicated scholarships for international students.
With a student body representing over 157 nationalities you can have fun on a global scale. Take part in Worldfest, Europe Day and celebrate events such as Holi, Thanksgiving, Chinese New year and more. You can also join our student-led international wellbeing group to meet other international students, share stories and support each other. Your international student experience will be completely unique and will equip you for every aspect of your life and career.
Kent rises to top 40 in The Times Good University Guide 2025
We are delighted to report that the University has achieved a ranking of 40th out of 131 institutions nationally in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Kent is also one of the biggest risers in the Guide, with a leap of 12 places from the previous year. Read more.
Sign up to our newsletter – Get the latest updates from Kent directly, find out about our latest scholarships and funding options, upcoming events and tailored subject-specific content.
Visit us Virtually or on Campus
Our Open Events offer both face-to-face and virtual options, providing an opportunity to meet our staff and current students across our UK campuses. We also attend a wide range of events around the world, check our international events page and meet us in person, if you are not from the UK.
Interested in Postgraduate study? Sign-up to our Postgraduate on demand event to discover more about our career focussed programmes offered in the UK and Europe.
Apply now.
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’re very proud of.
When you choose Kent for international study, you’re choosing the perfect gateway to the world beyond. You’ll find a diverse community where groups and activities provide the support network to make new friends. You’ll be inspired as well as challenged to push the boundaries of current thinking and research. At Kent, no matter how far you’ve come, there’s no limit to how far you can go. We believe in the potential of everyone involved in the University of Kent, on campus and in our wider community, to make a difference. With every human connection we make, we become stronger, building determination and a community spirit that lasts a lifetime.
Kent offers you inspiring teaching in safe and welcoming study locations in Canterbury and Medway. You can choose from a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, many of which have study abroad or year in industry options.
To support you as you expand your knowledge we have a generous scholarship fund including awards for musical and sporting excellence and dedicated scholarships for international students.
With a student body representing over 157 nationalities you can have fun on a global scale. Take part in Worldfest, Europe Day and celebrate events such as Holi, Thanksgiving, Chinese New year and more. You can also join our student-led international wellbeing group to meet other international students, share stories and support each other. Your international student experience will be completely unique and will equip you for every aspect of your life and career.
Kent rises to top 40 in The Times Good University Guide 2025
We are delighted to report that the University has achieved a ranking of 40th out of 131 institutions nationally in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Kent is also one of the biggest risers in the Guide, with a leap of 12 places from the previous year. Read more.
Sign up to our newsletter – Get the latest updates from Kent directly, find out about our latest scholarships and funding options, upcoming events and tailored subject-specific content.
Visit us Virtually or on Campus
Our Open Events offer both face-to-face and virtual options, providing an opportunity to meet our staff and current students across our UK campuses. We also attend a wide range of events around the world, check our international events page and meet us in person, if you are not from the UK.
Interested in Postgraduate study? Sign-up to our Postgraduate on demand event to discover more about our career focussed programmes offered in the UK and Europe.
Apply now.
Available programs
Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
Becoming a University of Kent undergraduate is the exciting first step to making your mark and achieving your ambition. We know you’ll love your time here, making the most of our outstanding facilities and soaking up all the experiences on offer. Whatever your interests, whatever your goals, we’re sure you’ll find your place at Kent. We believe in the potential of everyone involved in the University of Kent to make a difference. With every human connection we make, we become stronger, building determination and a community spirit that lasts a lifetime.
A world of opportunities – your degree your way
Kent offers a wide range of courses which span the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Whatever your subject and wherever you are located you can access a huge range of academic and personal support services to help you excel. There's so much more to Kent than lectures and seminars. Make the most of our flexible study options to create the best student experience and get the degree you want. It's your degree so make it your own at Kent. Customise your studies with elective modules, a year abroad, a year in industry and a whole host of extra-curricular courses.
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Business School (28)
Accounting and Finance - BSc (Hons)
Accounting and Finance and Economics - BSc (Hons)
Business Analytics and Management - BSc (Hons)
Business and Management - BSc (Hons) (Canterbury)
Business and Management - BSc (Hons) (Medway)
Business and Marketing - BSc (Hons)
Chartered Manager - BSc (Hons)
Economics and Management - BSc (Hons)
Finance and Investment - BSc (Hons)
International Business - BSc (Hons)
Law and Management - LLB (Hons)
Centre for Journalism (CfJ) (28)
Journalism - BA (Hons)
Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies (28)
Ancient History - BA (Hons)
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History - BA (Hons)
Classical Studies - BA (Hons)
Classical and Archaeological Studies - BA (Hons)
Department of Philosophy (28)
Philosophy - BA (Hons)
Department of Religious Studies (28)
Philosophy, Religion and Ethics - BA (Hons)
Digital and Lifelong Learning (DaLL) (28)
Applied Bioscience - BSc (Hons)
Applied Chemical Sciences - BSc (Hons)
Division of Human and Social Sciences (28)
Ecology and Conservation - BSc (Hons)
Economics and Politics - BA (Hons)
Kent Law School (KLS) (28)
Advanced Legal Practice - MLaw
Law (Graduate Entry) - LLB (Hons)
Law - LLB (Hons)
Law and Criminology - LLB (Hons)
Law and Politics - LLB (Hons)
Master 1 Droit international et européen and LLB in Law Linked Award - LLB (Hons)
Kent School of Architecture and Planning (28)
Architecture - BA (Hons)
Architecture - MArch
Graphic Design - BA (Hons)
Spatial and Interior Design - BA (Hons)
Kent and Medway Medical School (28)
Medicine - BM BS
Medway School of Pharmacy (28)
Pharmacy - MPharm
Others (28)
Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature - BA (Hons)
School of Anthropology and Conservation (28)
Anthropology - BSc (Hons)
Human Biology and Behaviour - BSc (Hons)
Human Geography - BSc (Hons)
School of Arts (28)
Art History - BA (Hons)
Drama and Film - BA (Hons)
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts - BA (Hons)
Film - BA (Hons)
Film and Media Studies - BA (Hons)
Media - BA (Hons)
Music - BA (Hons)
School of Biosciences (28)
Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)
Biology - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)
School of Chemistry and Forensic Science (28)
Chemistry - BSc (Hons)
Chemistry - MChem
Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)
Forensic Science - MSci
School of Computing (28)
Artificial Intelligence - BSc (Hons)
Business Information Technology - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Cyber Security) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science - BSc (Hons)
Data Science - BSc (Hons)
Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)
School of Cultures and Languages (28)
English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
Modern Languages and Management - BA (Hons)
School of Economics (28)
Economics - BSc (Hons)
School of Engineering (28)
Biomedical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Digital Design - BSc (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - MEng
Electronic and Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Electronic and Computer Engineering - MEng
Mechanical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
School of English (28)
English Literature - BA (Hons)
English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
English Literature and English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
School of History (28)
History - BA (Hons)
Military History - BA (Hons)
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science (28)
Actuarial Science - BSc (Hons)
Mathematics - BSc (Hons)
School of Physics and Astronomy (28)
Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics - BSc (Hons)
Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics - MPhys
Physics - BSc (Hons)
Physics - MPhys
Physics with Astrophysics - BSc (Hons)
Physics with Astrophysics - MPhys
School of Politics and International Relations (28)
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
School of Psychology (28)
Psychology - BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Clinical Psychology - BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Forensic Psychology - BSc (Hons)
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (28)
Sport and Exercise Science - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise for Health - BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise for Health with Sport Management - BSc (Hons)
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation - BSc (Hons)
The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) (28)
Criminal Justice and Criminology - BA (Hons)
Criminology - BA (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology - BA (Hons)
Health and Social Care - BA (Hons)
Social Work - BA (Hons)
Sociology - BA (Hons)
Here at the University of Kent we understand your passion to progress. Whether gaining advanced skills or joining a global academic research community drives you, our networks and facilities will help you achieve your ambition. With a diverse group of peers and supervisors, you’ll be inspired as well as challenged to push the boundaries of current thinking and research. We believe in the potential of everyone involved in the University of Kent, on campus and in our wider community, to make a difference. With every human connection we make, we become stronger, building determination and a community spirit that lasts a lifetime.
We understand that postgraduate students need flexibility, so many of our taught and all of our research degrees offer September or January starts. Many of our courses will consider applicants either holding or projected 2:2 UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, we also offer distance-learning options and short courses. We also offer career-focused conversion courses for those looking for a change of direction.
January 2025 starts - You can start some of our postgraduate degrees in January. If you’re taking a career break to study this could be the best option for you. Find out more about our January intake programmes.
To support you during your studies, our generous scholarship fund includes awards for musical and sporting excellence and exclusive scholarships for international students.
You can explore various scholarship opportunities at the University of Kent by visiting their Scholarship Search page.
Apply now to take your ambition further.
Business School (25)
Business Analytics - MSc
Digital Marketing and Analytics - MSc
FinTech - MSc
Finance (Dual Award) - MSc
Finance - MSc
Finance and Management - MSc
Finance, Investment and Risk - MSc
Healthcare Management - MSc
Human Resource Management - MSc
International Business and Management - MSc
Logistics and Supply Chain Management - MSc
Marketing - MSc
Strategic Project Management - MSc
Centre for American Studies (25)
American Studies - MA
Centre for Journalism (CfJ) (25)
International Multimedia Journalism - MA
Journalism - MA (Research)
Multimedia Journalism - MA
Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (25)
Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA (Research)
Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA (Taught)
Centre for Professional Practice (25)
Professional Practice (Medical Education Management) - MSc
Professional Practice (Resilient Leadership in Education) - MSc
Professional Practice (Teaching and Learning) - MSc
Professional Practice - MA
Professional Practice - MSc
Centre for the Study of Higher Education (25)
Higher Education - MA
Digital and Lifelong Learning (DaLL) (25)
Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Advanced Dental Clinical Practice) - MSc
Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Applied Dental Professional Practice) - MSc
Advanced and Specialist Healthcare (Dental Educational Practice) - MSc
Advanced and Specialist Healthcare - PCert, PDip, MSc
Professional Practice (Resilient Leadership in Education) - MA
Kent Law School (KLS) (25)
Law (Criminal Justice) - LLM
Law (Human Rights Law) - LLM, PDip
Law (Intellectual Property Law) - LLM
Law (International Commercial Law) - LLM
Law (International Criminal Justice) - LLM
Law (International Environmental Law) - LLM
Law (International Law with International Relations) - LLM
Law (International Law) - LLM
Law (Law and Health) - LLM, PDip
Law (Law and Society) - LLM, PDip
Law (by Research) - LLM
Law - PCert, PDip, LLM
Socio-legal Studies - LLM
Kent School of Architecture and Planning (25)
Architectural Conservation - MSc
Architectural Visualisation - MA
Architecture and the Sustainable Environment - MSc
Urban Planning and Resilience - MA
Medway School of Pharmacy (25)
General Pharmacy Practice - MSc
Medicines Optimisation - PCert, PDip, MSc
School of Anthropology and Conservation (25)
Anthropology - MA
Biodiversity Management - MSc
Biological Anthropology (by Research) - MSc
Conservation Science - MSc
Ethnobiology (by Research) - MSc
Ethnobiology - MSc (Taught)
Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods - MSc
Human Geography - MSc
School of Arts (25)
Film - MA (Canterbury and Paris)
Film - MA (Canterbury)
Film with Practice - MA
Promotional Media - MA
Theatre Making - MA
School of Biosciences (25)
Biochemistry - MSc
Biomedicine - MSc
Biotechnology and Bioengineering - MSc
Cell Biology - MSc
Computational Biology - MSc
Genetics - MSc
Infectious Diseases - MSc
Microbiology - MSc
Reproductive Medicine: Science and Ethics - MSc
School of Chemistry and Forensic Science (25)
Chemistry - MSc
Forensic Science - MSc
School of Computing (25)
Advanced Computer Science - MSc
Artificial Intelligence - MSc
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) - MSc
Computer Science (Cyber Security) - MSc
Computer Science - MSc (Research)
Computer Science - MSc (Taught)
Cyber Security - MSc
School of Economics (25)
Economics - MSc
Economics Conversion Programme - MSc
School of Engineering (25)
Biomedical Engineering (by Research and Thesis) - MSc
Digital Arts (by Research) - MSc
Electronic Engineering (by Research) - MSc
Mechanical Engineering (by Research and Thesis) - MSc
School of English (25)
Creative Writing - MA (Canterbury and Paris)
Creative Writing - MA (Canterbury)
Creative Writing - MA (Paris)
English - MA (Research)
English and American Literature - MA
Postcolonial Studies - MA (Research)
The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research - MA
School of History (25)
History - MA
History and Philosophy of Art - MA (Canterbury)
Modern History - MA
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science (25)
Actuarial Science - MSc
Actuarial Science with an Industrial Placement - MSc
Applied Actuarial Science (International Master's) - MSc
Applied Actuarial Science - MSc
Applied Actuarial Science with an Industrial Placement (International Master's) - MSc
Applied Actuarial Science with an Industrial Placement - MSc
Data Science - MSc
Mathematics - MSc
Statistics - MSc
School of Physics and Astronomy (25)
Physics - MSc
School of Politics and International Relations (25)
Comparative Politics - MA
International Conflict Analysis - MA (Research)
International Conflict Analysis - MA (Taught)
International Relations - MA (Research)
International Relations - PDip, MA (Taught)
International Relations with International Law - MA
Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) - MA
Political and Social Thought - MA
Security and Terrorism - PDip, MA
School of Psychology (25)
Clinical Psychology - MSc
Cognitive Psychology / Neuropsychology - MSc
Developmental Psychology - MSc
Forensic Psychology - MSc
Organisational and Business Psychology - PCert, PDip, MSc
Psychology - MSc
Psychology Conversion - MSc
Social Psychology - MSc
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (25)
Sport and Exercise Science (by Research and Thesis) - MSc
The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) (25)
Advanced Child Protection - PCert, PDip, MA
Analysis and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PDip, MSc
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABAI) (Distance learning) - PDip, MSc
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABAI) - PDip, MSc
Applied Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA) - PCert, PDip, MSc
Autism Studies (Distance Learning) - PCert, PDip, MA
Autism Studies - PCert, PDip, MA
Community Care - MA
Criminology - MA (Research)
Criminology - MA (Taught)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Distance Learning) - MA
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PCert, PDip, MA
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - MA (Research)
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Forensic issues (Distance Learning) - PCert, PDip, MA
International Social Policy - MA
Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities - MA (Research)
Methods of Social Research - MA
Philanthropic Studies (Distance Learning) - MA
Positive Behaviour Support (ABAI) (Distance Learning) - MSc
Positive Behaviour Support (ABAI) - MSc
Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) (Distance Learning) - MSc
Positive Behaviour Support (UK-SBA) - MSc
Social Policy - MA
Social Work - MA
Sociology - MA (Research)
Sociology - MA (Taught)
Two Year Master's in International Social Policy - MA
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business School (25)
Accounting - PhD
Business Analytics - PhD
Finance - PhD
Management - PhD
Marketing - PhD
Operational Research - PhD
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management - PhD
Centre for American Studies (25)
American Studies - PhD
Centre for Journalism (CfJ) (25)
Journalism - PhD
Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (25)
Medieval and Early Modern Studies - PhD
Centre for the Study of Higher Education (25)
Higher Education - PhD
Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies (25)
Classical and Archaeological Studies - PhD
Kent Law School (KLS) (25)
Law - PhD (Canterbury)
Socio-Legal Studies - PhD
Kent School of Architecture and Planning (25)
Architecture - PhD
Medway School of Pharmacy (25)
Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) - PhD
Pharmacy (Chemistry and Drug Delivery) - PhD
Pharmacy (Health Services Research) - PhD
Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Physiology) - PhD
Pharmacy - PhD
School of Anthropology and Conservation (25)
Anthropology - PhD
Biodiversity Management - PhD
Ethnobiology (by Research) - PhD
Human Geography - PhD
School of Arts (25)
Drama by Practice as Research - PhD
Drama by Research - PhD
Film - PhD
Film: Practice as Research - PhD
History and Philosophy of Art - PhD
Media Studies - PhD
Music - PhD
School of Biosciences (25)
Biochemistry - PhD
Cell Biology - PhD
Computational Biology - PhD
Genetics - PhD
Microbiology - PhD
School of Chemistry and Forensic Science (25)
Chemistry - PhD
School of Computing (25)
Computer Science - PhD
School of Cultures and Languages (25)
Comparative Literature - PhD
French - PhD
French and Comparative Literature - PhD
German - PhD
German and Comparative Literature - PhD
Hispanic Studies - PhD
Italian - PhD
Linguistics - PhD
Philosophy - PhD
Theology and Religious Studies - PhD
School of Economics (25)
Agri-Environmental Economics - PhD
Economics - PhD
School of Engineering (25)
Biomedical Engineering - PhD
Digital Arts - PhD
Electronic Engineering - PhD
Mechanical Engineering - PhD
School of English (25)
English - PhD
Narrative Non-Fiction: Practice as Research - PhD
Poetry: Text, Practice as Research - PhD
Postcolonial Studies - PhD
Text, Practice and Research - PhD
The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research - PhD
School of History (25)
History - PhD
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science (25)
Actuarial Science - PhD
Mathematics - PhD
Statistics - PhD
School of Physics and Astronomy (25)
Physics - PhD
School of Politics and International Relations (25)
Comparative Politics - PhD
International Conflict Analysis - PhD
International Relations - PhD
Political and Social Thought - PhD
School of Psychology (25)
Cognitive Psychology / Neuropsychology - PhD
Forensic Psychology - PhD
Psychology - PhD
Social Psychology - PhD
School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (25)
Sport and Exercise Science & Sports Therapy - PhD
Sport, Exercise and Health Science - SportD
The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) (25)
Applied Health Research - PhD
Applied Psychology - PhD
Community Care - PhD
Criminology - PhD
Cultural and Global Criminology - PhD
Environmental Social Science - PhD
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - PhD
Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities - PhD
Migration Studies - PhD
Philanthropic Studies - PhD
Social Policy - PhD
Social Work - PhD
Sociology - PhD
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:
Please remember if you are eligible and intend to apply directly on our website, you should NOT use UCAS at any point. Submitting your application to both UCAS and our website will cause issues to your application.
Late applications
A process called 'Clearing' takes place in July and August, running from 1st July annually. We will provide an updated list of all of the Kent degrees that still have places available once Clearing opens – this can give you another chance to apply. For more information on how the Clearing process works and how to apply, please see Clearing at Kent for details.
Apply now
Postgraduate
Applications to our Postgraduate programmes are made via the online directly to the University of Kent.
For international students, the deadline for applications to taught Master's programmes is 31 July.
Although there is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees, we strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your intended start date. The University has three PhD entry dates during the academic year: September, January and May. Entry to a Master’s by Research is in September only.
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General
Bachelor
Master
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, laboratories, post-production studios, music rehearsal rooms, and digital filmmaking suites.
The Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus, and the Drill Hall Library on the Medway campus both have extensive print and electronic collections, along with study spaces, different zones for different types of study and cafés. Students are able to use both libraries. The libraries are equipped with assistive technology, software, apps and productivity tools to enable students to save time, write well and study their way. IT facilities include hundreds of networked PCs across both the Canterbury and Medway campuses. Each library has PCs, loan laptops, wireless Internet access and printing and photocopying facilitie.
Accommodation
New first-year students who select Kent as their first choice are guaranteed a place in University accommodation. At the Canterbury campus, most rooms are en suite and many offer catering options, while all postgraduate rooms are en suite and self-catered. Rooms are available in flats, shared houses and traditional college arrangements.
At Medway, rooms are available at Pier Quays, a short walk from the campus; they are all en suite and arranged in flats of five to eight people. Pier Quays is managed by Unite Students, separate from the University, and shared with students from Canterbury Christ Church and Greenwich universities.
At both Canterbury and Medway, student union advice centres provide help and guidance for students who choose to live off campus.
Support
All our students have access to a wide range of personal support services. These include the Medical Centre on the Canterbury campus, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Support Service, and a multi-faith Chaplaincy team. We also provide comprehensive academic support facilities, including the Student Learning Advisory Service, which provides free study support and advice.
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 recreational user or a serious athlete, our dedicated sports development team and fully-qualified health and fitness instructors are on hand to help. Generous sports scholarships are also available.
Arts and culture: Enjoy the very latest in film, theatre, art, music, history and dance at our on-campus cinema and Gulbenkian arts centre. You can also get involved in student-created productions and events.
Musical community: Music is a big part of the Kent experience. Students of all subjects can get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular music activities and there are even opportunities to perform in the spectacular surroundings of Canterbury Cathedral. Music Performance Scholarships are available to talented instrumentalists and singers.
Clubs and societies: Share your interests and make lifelong friends from around the world. A wide range of sporting, performance, cultural, faith and special interest groups are available and you could even establish your own society. There are also opportunities for volunteering and fundraising and to work for Kent Union’s TV and radio stations.
Have fun on a global scale: With our truly international community – over 159 nationalities are represented by our students – you’ll have the chance to celebrate festivals such as Holi, Thanksgiving and Chinese New Year with students from across the world.
Explore our world
Explore Kent from wherever you are in the world. Take a look at our stunning Canterbury and Medway campuses to see all that Kent has to offer you.
Immerse yourself in our campus life, accommodation and academic spaces to get a feel for what it is like on campus.
If you want to get a taste of what life at Kent is really like, why not book onto one of our virtual events?
You can find out about all of our virtual events here.
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 Innovation and Enterprise, you have lots of opportunities to develop real-world skills so that you can stand out from the competition and secure your dream job.
Award-winning careers service
The university’s award-winning Careers and Employability Service and students’ unions help students enhance their transferable skills, gain relevant work experience, get first-hand insight into graduate careers and, through curricular and co-curricular activities, develop key graduate attributes that top employers are looking for. You will get specialist support and access to resources to help you find work anywhere in the world
Services offered by Careers and Employability include visits from graduates and employers, an annual Employability Festival, one-to-one careers advice and jobs fairs.
Academic support
Our dedicated colleagues in all academic schools can provide you with individual advice and guidance on a wide range of careers.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Scholarships
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars from all over the world at the university for many years. Kent is
proud to be a Chevening partner, and offers three partner scholarships, in addition to the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses.
Find out how to apply.
For students starting a postgraduate taught course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses, we have several scholarships available. Check if you are eligible to apply and
get more information on our scholarship's webpages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
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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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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.
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