Key facts 2024/25
- 52-week contract
- Open-plan kitchenette
- En-suite bathroom
- Ideal for couples
- Studio flat £14,963.45 pa (£290.15 per week)
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Self-catered postgraduate accommodation
Each flat has a furnished room and a small open plan kitchenette with a seating area and its own toilet and shower facilities.
Accommodation costs include gas, heating, electricity, water, internet access, personal contents insurance and a premium sports membership.
Applying for accommodation
Students will be on a 52-week fixed-term contract, from September to September, including winter and spring vacations. Residents may stay in their rooms during these vacation periods.
Please be aware that accommodation in Keynes studio flats is only available for a 52-week period. Only Darwin Houses are available for students on shorter academic courses.
Students can apply for rooms via our online accommodation application form. Before you apply, see our application timeline for everything that you need to know.
Come and see us
The Canterbury campus has excellent transport links and is easy to get to from London. Take a look at our Maps and Directions page and make sure you have a look at our Open Day information.
Get connected
Did you know we’re on social media? If you have any questions about accommodation at the University of Kent, before you arrive or at any time throughout your studies, we’re only a call or email away. You can also contact us on Twitter or Facebook.
K-Bar is a laid-back and welcoming venue
Living in Keynes Studio Flats
If you're moving into Keynes Studio Flats, there are a few things you should know before you arrive. It's your home for the next year, so do everything you can to make the most of your time here.
Bedding sizes and information
Darwin Studio Flats bed sizes are all 4’6" x 7' so you will need extra-long double bedding.
You can bring your own bedding, or purchase a bedding pack plus other essentials at our partner site UniKitOut once you have been allocated to your room.
Housekeeping and laundry facilities
Keynes College has its own launderette with laundry facilities run by Circuit Laundry. One washing machine cycle costs £2.70 and one tumble dryer cycle costs £1.30. This can be paid via the Circuit Laundry App or a top-up card.
Our housekeeping team are on hand to provide a top-up cleaning service but you are responsible for keeping your accommodation clean. Alternatively, you can use our bookable cleaning service if you feel things are getting a bit out of hand. For any help or advice, your local Housekeeping Office is located in Room MG:05 opposite the reception in Keynes College.
Support services
Each accommodation area is part of a College with Keynes being part of Keynes College.
Colleges are looked after by the Student Wellbeing and Community Life Team who can offer you advice, help and support on a variety of topics on University life. They work closely with the ResLife Team, which contains dedicated ResLife Ambassadors (RLAs) who are typically returning undergraduate or postgraduate students. The ResLife Team are here to help you enjoy your time on campus and are regularly throwing events throughout the year for you and fellow residents to get involved with.
The University also has an award-winning Student Support and Wellbeing Team that offers a range of services including emergency support, community events, counselling, support groups, accessibility and learning support and much more.
For day to day enquiries, such as mail and parcels, receptions are located in each college. Our reception teams offer a wealth of knowledge about student accommodation and the University campus. They also provide a photocopying and general information service. See the Keynes College reception hours and contact details.
The ResLife Team play a big part in supporting students living on campus and arrange lots of activities throughout the year for you and your fellow Keynes College members to get involved with.
