University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #415
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1965
Overview
University of Kent is a public research university established in 1965 and located in Canterbury, Kent, England. It is part of the London and South East University Group (LASE), a consortium providing 50,000 students access to multiple campuses. Kent has two main campuses: Canterbury (the main campus) and Medway (Pier Quays). The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programmes across ten academic schools covering natural sciences, engineering, computing, arts, humanities, social sciences, law, business, economics, politics and psychology. It has over 250 student clubs and societies, on-campus accommodation, and an award-winning Careers and Employability Service. Kent is ranked 415th globally and in the top 50 UK universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It hosts an International College (UK IC) in partnership with Oxford International Education Group, offering pathway programmes for international students. The university welcomes students from over 100 nationalities.
Fields of study
- Accounting and Finance
- Actuarial Science
- Architecture and Design
- Arts
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Chemistry
- Classics and Archaeology
- Computer Science
- Design
- Digital Media, Production and Technology
- Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
- Ecology and Conservation
- Economics
- Engineering
- English Language, Linguistics and World Literature
- English Literature and Creative Writing
- Film and Media
- Forensic Science
- History
- Languages
- Law
- Mathematics and Data Science
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work, Childhood, and Youth Studies
- Sociology and Criminology
- Sport and Exercise Sciences
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September, January, May
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- study@kent.ac.uk
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 varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Actuarial Science with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Architecture with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biomedical Engineering including a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Business and Management with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Law with a Foundation Year - LLB (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.