Keynes Houses

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Keynes Houses

Only available to students in their second year and above.  

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Key facts

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Bedrooms

There are 45 single bedrooms in Keynes Houses
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Shared facilities

Each floor features four bedrooms, along with two sets of showers and toilet facilities.
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Spacious communal kitchen

A large spacious kitchen located a few steps from your room, shared with up to nine flatmates.
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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

Keynes Houses are offered on a 38-week contract which covers the winter and spring vacations.
home

Bedrooms

There are 45 single bedrooms in Keynes Houses
toothbrush

Shared facilities

Each floor features four bedrooms, along with two sets of showers and toilet facilities.
dinner

Spacious communal kitchen

A large spacious kitchen located a few steps from your room, shared with up to nine flatmates.
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.
pencil

Contracts

Keynes Houses are offered on a 38-week contract which covers the winter and spring vacations.
What are the benefits of living on campus?
Beyond the social side, living on campus has also helped me develop important life skills, like managing my time, being more independent, and staying organised.
Campus resident, David Tao

Discover Keynes Houses

Available exclusively to returning students, Keynes Houses offer comfortable and convenient student living, combining modern amenities with a friendly atmosphere. 

Each house features a spacious, contemporary kitchen shared among nine residents, creating a perfect setting for cooking and socialising.

The layout includes one bedroom on the ground floor and four more bedrooms per floor, with two sets of shower and toilet facilities on each.   

Located on central campus, Keynes Houses provide easy access to a wide range of services. 

Accommodation costs cover gas, heating, electricity, water, WiFi, personal possessions insurance, and even a premium sports membership, making Keynes Houses an excellent choice for students seeking community, comfort, and value. 

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Applying for accommodation

Accommodation is available from September to June for 38 weeks, including the winter and spring vacations. Payments are made in instalments at the start of each term.  

Prices for each accommodation can be found on our Accommodation Prices page.

Returning students can apply for accommodation with no deposit through our online application portal from the end of January. We offer a returning student guaranteed offer when accommodation is applied for by the deadline, and students meet the eligibility criteria. Don’t worry if you miss the initial deadlines - our application portal remains open after the deadline, 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.

Apply now 2026/27
Returning students
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Quick pointers

University of Kent ResLife team

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.

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.

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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.

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Cleaning Services and laundry

Each college has a nearby launderette, and the Cleaning Services team provides a light top-up clean. A more thorough clean can be booked for an additional cost.

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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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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.

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