Accessible and adapted rooms
Choose from accessible rooms on our Canterbury campus or stylish studio flats at Pier Quays in Medway. Your perfect stay awaits!
The University offers a range of accessible and adaptable rooms for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students with disabilities or complex personal care needs. We’re here to create an inclusive environment, make reasonable adjustments to your accommodation, and assist with arranging external support if needed so that we can find the best option for you.
We strive to provide accommodation that meets the needs of all our students. While we have a limited number of accessible rooms available, we can also adapt rooms to suit your individual requirements. However, please note that delays in submitting your application may impact our ability to have these adaptations ready by the start of term. For further information and guidance on the application process, please see our guidance.
Accessible toilet facilities and parking spaces are available across campus for disabled students.
If you have disabilities or complex care needs and require University accommodation, be sure to get in touch with the Student Support and Wellbeing Team as soon as possible. This allows us to arrange a visit and assess your individual requirements.
For specific accommodation requests due to medical needs, add notes to your application and apply early. You can also contact the Accommodation Team or Student Support and Wellbeing to discuss your needs further.
While we strive to accommodate all students, accessible rooms are limited, and delays in applying may affect the availability or timing of any necessary adaptations.
Once you’ve confirmed your place on a course at Medway, we recommend scheduling a visit to Pier Quays through the University's Student Support and Wellbeing Team.
If you need assistance in identifying and accommodating your specific living requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact the Accommodation Team or the Student Support and Wellbeing Team.
We're here to make your time at Kent positive, offering services like counselling and health support.
Have a disability, learning difficulty, or mental health condition? Register with Student Support and Wellbeing.
If you need medical or personal equipment in your accommodation, please bring it with you. If you need a personal carer, we can provide a room on campus, but you'll need to cover the cost. Home fee-paying students might be able to claim the cost back through their local Social Services, as long as their Care Plan recommends a personal assistant or carer.
The University is dedicated to making your experience accessible and inclusive. We offer accessible rooms, alternative learning materials, assistive technologies, funding, Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs), student mentoring, and specialized equipment and software to support you.
If you need information about access, support, or adjustments at Kent, the Accessibility Handbook 2025–26 has everything you need to know.
At Kent, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their student home.
To help create inclusive and comfortable living environments, we offer two lifestyle accommodation options designed to meet specific community needs:
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Accommodation – for students who would like to live in a supportive and inclusive space.
🌿 Moderate Living Accommodation – for those who prefer a quieter, alcohol-free environment.
Find out more about our lifestyle options, locations, eligibility, and how to apply.
When study bedrooms are allocated, the aim is to meet students’ individual requirements. Students who need a room that is not a standard type (i.e., one with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities) can contact Student Support and Wellbeing to enquire about partial funding that may be available due to a disability. The University will consider each application and, where a reasonable adjustment is evidenced, will apply rent reductions where appropriate.
Due to limited availability, it is not possible to offer rent adjustments in all types of accommodation. The Accommodation Team will usually apply any approved rent adjustments before the first payment is due. Please note that adjustments cannot be applied retrospectively to previous academic years.
This information is subject to review and amendments and should be used as a guide only. To apply, please email kentSSW@kent.ac.uk.
