Postgraduate Accommodation

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Postgraduate Accommodation

Choosing the right place to live as a postgraduate student is essential to making the most of your university experience.  

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Accommodation is a big part of your student experience. Whether you’re living on campus or commuting, it’s important to find a place that suits your needs.

At Kent, we provide a range of accommodation options to help you settle in comfortably and at your own pace and with no deposit to worry about. 

Woolf College, featuring a green courtyard, en-suite rooms, and dedicated study spaces, is a top choice for many postgraduates. 

For more independent living, studio flats are available in Woolf, Keynes and Darwin Colleges, while Darwin Houses offers a lively social atmosphere in shared accommodation for students studying short courses.  

All our rooms include utility bills, Wi-Fi, personal possessions insurance, and a Premium Plus Kent Sport membership. Apply from mid-January to guarantee a room offer and start your postgraduate journey with peace of mind.

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Our rooms

Discover more about Woolf College or explore our on-campus studios and short course accommodation for postgraduate students.
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Guaranteed campus accommodation

Simply apply from mid-January and make Kent your firm choice. As a full-time student, you'll be guaranteed a room offer
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Accessible and adapted rooms

We have accessible and adapted rooms available across our Canterbury campus to suit a range of needs
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International students

Our International Student Accommodation page has all you need to get your accommodation sorted.
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Family accommodation

You can find helpful advice on finding a family-friendly property on our 'Living off campus' page
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Accommodation for couples

Keynes or Darwin studios are ideal for students seeking a cosy living area to share comfortably with a partner

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Postgraduate Student Living

Explore what it’s like to live in postgraduate accommodation at the University of Kent. Students share their experiences, the benefits of living on campus, and how postgraduate housing supports their studies and social life. 
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All rooms include utility bills, Wi-Fi, personal possessions insurance and Premium Plus Kent Sport membership.

Find the room that's right for you

"Don't be afraid to try to live on campus, it was the best decision that I ever made.

It allows you to become more involved with the campus community as well as enjoy more of the campus resources and meet new friends."  

Alma Chavez, Woolf Studio Flats

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Compare our prices

Explore the annual fees and weekly rates for all our on-campus postgraduate rooms. All accommodations include utility bills and a Kent Sport membership.
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Application timeline

When should I apply? When will I hear from you? Visit our application timeline which takes you through everything from applying to arriving.
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Living off-campus

There are a number of off-campus housing options available for you from private landlords to independent student housing providers.
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FAQs

We've gathered together all the answers to the most common questions we are asked by new and prospective students, and are adding more all the time.

Please note that accommodation images across this site are for illustrative purposes only and individual rooms will vary. The accommodation has been dressed with products from our partner supplier UniKitOut and a range of high-street stores.