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University of Kent

Canterbury · Chatham

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Canterbury

Available courses: 388
Campuses: 2
Established: 1965
Institution type: Public

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About University of Kent

Students who choose Kent for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree will be joining an institution known for its outstanding research, and one that can help students to meet their career goals through excellent support and quality teaching. Beyond that, students are also joining a diverse community of thinkers - critical and creative - who will spark inspiration and challenge students to question their own expertise.

Students at Kent will benefit from world-class research, outstanding teaching quality and excellent careers guidance too. As well as developing skills in interviewing, finding jobs and building up a wide range of talents, students will earn Employability Points, rewarding the most pro-active students with the best opportunities for internships and more.

Why University of Kent - Canterbury

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Location

Beautiful, unique, peaceful, and green, the Canterbury campus is built on 300 acres of parkland, with views over the historic city of Canterbury. They aren't called 'The Garden of England' for nothing! There is nature all around with 350 miles of coastline to explore. Nearby, Blean's ancient woodland is home to UK's only wild Bison.

Education and Student Experience

Kent's students are diverse, passionate and independent, and the University's award-winning support and inspirational teachers make sure students are at the heart of everything they do.

Research and Innovation

The University of Kent's research changes lives. It protects the environment, influences policy, solves problems for businesses and supports the most vulnerable. As part of their brilliant research community, students' work can have ground-breaking impact. Explore Kent's five principal areas of research strength: Creativity, Culture and Heritage, Cyber Security, Digital Technology and Communication, Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, Social Justice, Inequalities and Conflict, and Sustainability, Environment and Natural Resources

Engagement, Impact and Civic Mission

Canterbury, Kent's historic base, has been a seat of learning for centuries, while they are at the heart of Medway's bid for City of Culture 2025.

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Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Developing one's creative side is easy at Kent. Students could produce written, video or audio content at Kent's student media centre; join a drama, dance or stand-up society; sing in a choir; play in a band or in their symphony orchestra. The University is a dynamic and diverse community full of ideas creating exciting new perspectives from a range of backgrounds.

Location

Medway is rapidly evolving, with the towns of Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester developing exciting arts scenes and cultural districts. Students are also surrounded by countryside and coast, with plenty of space to clear their head and explore nature. It's the best of both worlds!

Shared Campus

The Medway campus is a dynamic and exciting community and home to the University of Kent, the University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University, known collectively as the Universities at Medway. The social spaces on campus are used by all so students get to meet an even wider range of people and the opportunity to build a strong community spirit.

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Canterbury

Canterbury, South East, GB

Kent, Canterbury

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Medway

Chatham, South East, GB

Medway Building, Central Ave, Gillingham, Chatham

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