Canterbury

The colleges

The five colleges at Kent are each named after distinguished British figures – Darwin, Eliot, Keynes, Rutherford and Woolf (the postgraduate college). They are more than just halls of residence because, in addition to living, social and catering facilities, they also house lecture theatres, seminar rooms, computer terminal rooms and academic schools.

All students and academic staff belong to a college, so you have plenty of opportunities to meet people studying different subjects. The colleges give you access to a ready-made community from the moment you arrive. Each college has a Master, who is responsible for student welfare within their college.

Many social activities are also organised on a collegiate basis, and each college has a Student Committee that covers almost every aspect of student life. The Student Committee makes an active contribution to the way colleges are run by representing your interests and organising events and entertainment.

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Last Updated: 14/02/2012