Fees and funding
We're here to help you find the best financial support available through postgraduate scholarships, research funding and loans.
Fees and funding
What funding and support is available?
Postgraduate study is a significant investment in your future that enables you to expand your knowledge, skills and career options. We have devised a range of packages to ensure you have the necessary financial support.
Scholarships
Find out more about our scholarships for home and international students.
International scholarships
We are pleased to be able to offer a number of scholarships for our international students.
Master's loans
Financial help with your course fees and living costs while you study for a Master's degree.
2026 University of Kent graduates
Eligible candidates must be progressing directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study at Kent.
Kent Graduate Scholarship
The Kent Graduate Scholarship can help you take your next step with confidence.
Eligible Kent graduates and alumni will receive a 20% reduction in postgraduate taught Master’s tuition fees, making it easier to invest in your future, deepen your expertise and stand out in an increasingly competitive graduate job market.
Additional funding
In addition to the funding above, Kent also offers:
- location-specific scholarships
- philanthropic awards
- subject-specific PhD project funding
- scholarships for alumni, study abroad and for excellence in sport and music.
Tuition fees
You can see tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses in 2027/28 on our tuition fees website. The 2027/28 annual tuition fees for UK postgraduate research courses have not yet been set by the Research Councils UK. This is ordinarily announced in March. As a guide only, the full-time tuition fee for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses for 2026/27 is £5,238.
Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of your course. Detailed information on possible future increases in tuition fees is contained in the Tuition Fees Increase Policy.
What are the tuition fees for my course?
Our tuition fees ensure the continued provision of high-quality teaching and first-class facilities for our students. To find out your tuition fees, follow the steps below:
- Look up your course on the postgraduate course finder
- Click on 'Fees and funding' on the course page
- Or, use our course fees look-up table
