University of Kent - Canterbury

Inspire global ambition at the University of Kent, top 40 UK university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities, award-winning student support and vibrant study locations. Over 18,000 students over 100 nations study across its two spacious UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway which are both less than one hour by train to London and close proximity to Europe.

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 will benefit from leading facilities, the latest technology, and a truly supportive environment including various services aimed at supporting any student concerns or obstacles to successful study. The focus of every single degree at Kent is not solely on the subject matter, but also the wider skillsets required to work in that field. As such, wherever possible, real-world experiences are woven into each degree, fully preparing students for their future role.

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

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.

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.