Arrivals

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Arrivals 2025

Your arrival is just around the corner! Check out our web pages for everything you need to know about arriving on campus and checking into your accommodation.

January Arrival - Thursday 8 January 2026

Arriving on at Kent

Whether you're thinking about applying, have already applied, or have secured your place at Kent, we're here to make your arrival seamless. Explore our essential pages for everything you need - from booking an Arrival slot and preparing for registration to discovering what's included in your room.

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Get involved

Welcome events

See what’s on and get involved with events happening across our campuses.

Moving

Are you ready to move in?

Use our guide to make sure you're fully prepared for Arrivals.

Support

International arrivals

Find out more about getting to campus and what support we offer to our international students during Arrivals.

International student support

Starting university in a new country is incredibly exciting, but it’s natural to have some worries too. At Kent, you'll find a welcoming, diverse community ready to support you from day one!

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Getting to campus

However you plan to travel, the University of Kent is on hand to help you arrange your journey.

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Kent Global Connect

A series of online webinars designed to help you learn more about university life in the UK.

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Support for international applicants

We are committed to ensuring you have the best start at Kent, with lots of support and advice available.

Independent advice

Why not check out out 'Prepare to Study and Live in the UK' short course on FutureLearn?

An international community

Meet some of the amazing students from our vibrant, international community at Kent. Hear about their arrival experience and the start of their Kent journey!

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Make life easier with direct delivery

UniKitOut

Take the hassle out of buying and transporting your bedding and kitchen items to campus by pre-ordering all your essentials from our friends at UniKitOut ready and waiting in your room for when you arrive.

Find out more