MidKent College
Gillingham, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 6,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- —
Overview
MidKent College is a publicly funded further education college with campuses in Gillingham (Medway) and Maidstone, Kent. For over 100 years it has provided high-quality technical training, apprenticeships and academic courses across a wide range of subject areas. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2018, the college is described as student-centred and serves over 6,000 students annually. It offers further education, A Levels, T Levels, access to higher education, university-level and professional courses, and apprenticeships. The Medway Campus and Maidstone Campus both feature specialist workshops and simulated work environments. University Centre Maidstone provides higher education and professional training.
Fields of study
- A Levels
- Adult Skills
- Access to Higher Education
- Animal Management
- Art & Graphic Design
- Applied Science
- Beauty Therapy
- Bricklaying
- Business, HR & Accounting
- Construction
- Computing & ICT
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Creative Media
- Electrical Installation
- Engineering
- ESOL
- Hairdressing
- Health & Childcare
- Hospitality & Catering
- Motor Mechanics
- Multi-Trades
- Music Production & Performance
- Painting & Decorating
- Performing Arts
- Plumbing, Heating & Gas
- Public Services
- Sport, Fitness & Leisure
- Supported & Foundation Education
- Teacher Training & Education
- University Level & Professional
Accreditation: Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA); Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- 2026-09-07, 2026-10-05
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition is free for students aged 16-18 on full-time FE courses. Students aged 19+ are required to pay tuition fees unless eligible for a concession or government loan. The college does not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence and cannot accept applications from students on a Tier 4 visa. Fees vary by course and are published per academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Higher Education in Nursing & Healthcare Professions (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | 2026-09-07 |
| A Level in Biology (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | Varies | Varies | 2026-09-07 |
| Level 1 in Carpentry (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | 2026-09-07 |
| Level 4 in HNC in Animal Management (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | — | Varies | Varies | 2026-09-07 |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.