Woolf College

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Woolf College (UG)

"Woolf College is brilliant, we are close to the action of campus but have access to study and community spaces that make it feel homey!" Olivia | Woolf College resident   

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Key facts

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Bedrooms

Woolf College has 450 standard bedrooms, with accommodation blocks allocated to either UG or PG students
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En-suite facilities

Each room comes with a comfortable-sized en-suite
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Accessible

There are 3 accessible standard rooms in Woolf College
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Spacious communal kitchen

A large spacious kitchen located a few steps from your room, shared with up to seven 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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Common Room

Woolf College boasts a spacious common room exclusively for Woolf College residents, to relax and chill with friends
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Included utilities

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

Woolf College offers a 38-week contract which covers the winter and spring vacations, or a 52-week contract which covers the whole academic year

Discover Woolf College

Woolf College offers undergraduate students modern, en-suite standard rooms, arranged around a grassy courtyard, providing the perfect outdoor space to relax and unwind.

You can choose a 38-week or a 52-week contract, giving you the flexibility to find an option that suits your needs. Accessible and adapted rooms are also available in Woolf College.    

Each room is part of a flat with spacious, shared kitchens ideal for socialising with friends and flatmates. For even more space to study or relax, the Woolf College common room is always available.

Located just a two to three-minute walk from the heart of campus, Woolf College places you close to key facilities. The Templeman Library is nearby for those late-night study sessions, while the Gulbenkian cinema offers the latest films and shows. You’ll also enjoy free access to Kent Sport’s facilities as sports membership is included with your accommodation.

Woolf College is designed with convenience in mind. It features an on-site reception for deliveries, a launderette, and secure cycle storage. A bus stop right outside the college makes it easy to travel into the city or pick up groceries from local supermarkets.

The college accommodates both undergraduate and postgraduate students, with separate blocks ensuring a comfortable living environment for everyone.  

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Undergraduate self-catered accommodation

Enjoy the Freedom: Benefits of Living in Self-Catered Accommodation

 Find out why our students love living in self-catered accommodation.    
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Applying for accommodation

Accommodation is available from September to June for 38 weeks, including the winter and spring vacations, or September to September for 52 weeks which allows you to stay over the summer vacation. Payments are made in instalments at the start of each term.  

Prices for each accommodation 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 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 Meal Package

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

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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.

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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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