Academic excellence
Kent is one of the UK's leading universities. All of our academic schools produce world-class research, and Kent is rated as internationally excellent, leading the way in many fields of study.
Our academics are engaged in research as well as teaching, which means you study with some of the most influential thinkers in your field. Our teaching is designed to put you in touch with the latest ideas, to assist you in the development of your own interests and to equip you with essential skills that will enable you to compete effectively in the job market. At Kent, we pride ourselves on our strong international focus through which you develop a global perspective.
Studying at the University of Kent is a stimulating and challenging experience. In the most recent National Student Survey, we were voted 3rd in the UK* for overall satisfaction and received a rating of 91% for overall course satisfaction.
* of all publicly funded, multi-faculty universities.
Research
According to the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 97% of our staff work in departments containing world-leading research, which means that you will be taught by experts.
Student experience
- Kent ranked 3rd for overall satisfaction – NSS 2012
- 22nd in the 2013 Guardian Good University Guide
- All our academic schools produce research of international and world-class standing - RAE 2008
- Consistently in the top 20 for graduate starting salaries
- Top 30 position for the second year running – Times Higher 'Table of Tables'