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University of Kent

Location

Canterbury campus, Canterbury United Kingdom

Ranking

# =380QS World University Rankings

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336Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

18,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

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 programs

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...
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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...
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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 international or special EU fee)
  • You have never used UCAS AND you do not intend to use UCAS in the future


Please remember if you are eligible...
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General

27+
87+
1290+
34+
62+
176+
72+
5.5+
2.7+

Bachelor

87+
5.5+
72+
3.2+
1290+
34+
27+

Master

6+
2.7+
85+

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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81%
19%
2,289
53%
47%
1,010
60%
40%

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 fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

18,000 GBP
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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.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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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:   

  • British Council GRE AT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey  
  • International Scholarships for Taught Masters students  (International)  
  • Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International)  
  • MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International)  

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.

QS World University Rankings

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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

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

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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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