Darwin College

Darwin College

Undergraduate flats and houses

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Key facts

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Bedrooms

Darwin College accommodates 280 standard and 35 large bedrooms in flats and 134 bedrooms in houses.
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Shared facilities

Toilet and shower facilities are shared between 5 flatmates or up to 7 housemates.
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Spacious communal kitchen

Flats have spacious shared kitchens outside your front door with up to 10 flatmates, while houses have internal shared kitchens with up to 7 housemates.
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ResLife

Our ResLIfe team keeps you busy with a range of engaging events and activities, exclusively for residential students.
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Included utilities

Accommodation fees cover gas, heating, electricity, water, WiFi and personal possessions insurance
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Contracts

We offer two contract lengths at Darwin College: 38 weeks and 52 weeks. Darwin Houses are offered over 38 weeks.
home

Bedrooms

Darwin College accommodates 280 standard and 35 large bedrooms in flats and 134 bedrooms in houses.
bathtub

Shared facilities

Toilet and shower facilities are shared between 5 flatmates or up to 7 housemates.
dinner

Spacious communal kitchen

Flats have spacious shared kitchens outside your front door with up to 10 flatmates, while houses have internal shared kitchens with up to 7 housemates.
ping-pong

ResLife

Our ResLIfe team keeps you busy with a range of engaging events and activities, exclusively for residential students.
power

Included utilities

Accommodation fees cover gas, heating, electricity, water, WiFi and personal possessions insurance
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Contracts

We offer two contract lengths at Darwin College: 38 weeks and 52 weeks. Darwin Houses are offered over 38 weeks.
The friendships I have made and the sense of belonging I feel here have truly made it a home away from home
Christa Nzimana, Darwin College

Discover Darwin

Darwin College offers self-catered accommodation just a short walk from the centre of the Canterbury campus, in a peaceful setting beside a beautiful rose garden - the perfect place to relax or study.

Flats are shared with five other students, with two flats sharing a spacious external communal kitchen located just outside your front door.

Rooms are available in standard and larger sizes, all with shared bathroom facilities.

Houses are shared by four to seven residents and include a communal kitchen, along with shower and toilet facilities.

The best part? Your accommodation fees cover everything you need – gas, heating, electricity, water, fast WiFi, personal possessions insurance, and even a premium sports membership so you can stay active and make the most of campus facilities.

Darwin College is a great choice for those looking for a convenient location and a vibrant community at a great price. It gives you more time to focus on what matters most: your studies and social life.

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Undergraduate self-catered accommodation

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Applying for accommodation

Accommodation is available from September to June for 38 weeks including winter and spring vacations. 

52-week contracts are also available from September - September. Payments are made in four instalments at the start of each period. 

Prices for Darwin can be found on our Accommodation Prices page.

You can apply for accommodation with no deposit, through our online application portal from mid-January to 30 June to secure a guaranteed offer, provided you meet the eligibility criteria. Don’t worry if you miss the initial deadlines - our application portal remains open after 30 June but you won't be guaranteed an offer after this date.

Before applying, please check our accommodation application timeline for detailed information on the process and deadlines.

Returning students

Returning student accommodation is also available for undergraduate students in their second year and above. Applications open in January, and returning students will be notified in December when they can begin applying.  

Find out more on our Returning Student Accommodation page.

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Quick pointers

ResLife and Student Support

Student Support and Wellbeing provide support around university life, while ResLife organises events to help you connect and make friends.

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Flex Catering Packages

The Flex Catering Package is available to all students living on campus. It offers great flexibility and significant savings with advance payment.

Bed sizes

Check the bed size for this accommodation to ensure you bring or purchase the correct bedding. Bedding packs and other essentials are available from UniKitOut, once your room is allocated.

UniKitOut

Bring your own bedding or order a bedding pack and other essentials from UniKitOut, delivered directly to your room and ready for your arrival.

Housekeeping and laundry

Each college has a nearby launderette, and the housekeeping team provides a light top-up cleaning service. For a more thorough clean, you can book an additional cleaning service for an extra cost.

Come and visit

The Canterbury campus is easily accessible from London and Europe. Check our Maps and Directions page.

Open Days

Bring your student experience to life at our Open Days. Meet our team, tour the accommodation options, and envision your life at Kent.

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Welcome to Darwin College. Please note, not all rooms come with a washbasin included.

Still undecided?

Undergraduate rooms

Our Canterbury campus offers something for everyone, with options for self-catering or meal plans, modern flats or shared houses – the perfect fit for your university experience.

Postgraduate rooms

All our postgraduate rooms are self-catered and available with a 52-week contract, providing you with a comfortable, year-round university home at Kent.

Stay connected

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