International Accommodation
Helping international students find their home away from home
Coming from Italy, where I had my own space at home, adjusting to shared facilities was something new. However, I quickly realised that it’s a great way to bond with people and feel less alone in a new country.
Make friends from around the world and enjoy the convenience of campus life - with study spaces, support, and 24/7 security just steps from your door.
We offer contract lengths to match your term dates. Most international students opt for either a 38 or 52-week stay.
With no deposit to pay and all utility bills included, living on campus comes with plenty of perks for our residents.
As an international student (new or returning), you're guaranteed accommodation for all years of study if you apply by the relevant deadline.
Choose from a range of accommodation options, including self-catered, en-suite, or shared facilities, each with its own set contract length to suit different preferences and budgets.
Before you set your heart on a specific accommodation, think about how long you'll need it for. We offer a range of contract lengths - some match your course dates, while others give you the flexibility to stay over the winter, spring, or even summer vacations.
Our meal plan accommodations follow the undergraduate term dates exactly, running from September to June - meaning the winter and spring vacation periods aren’t included in the contract. This setup may not suit international students, as you'll need to move out during these breaks. While belongings can stay in your room over winter, rooms are used for conference guests during the spring vacation, so everything must be packed up and stored until the third term begins.
The following en-suite accommodations are available on a 31-week lease:
Most of our on-campus accommodation is self-catered and available on a 38-week contract, running from September to June. It aligns with undergraduate term dates and includes the winter and spring vacations, so you can stay in your room without needing to move out during the breaks.
The following accommodations are available on a 38-week lease:
*Darwin College offers more traditional, dorm-style accommodation, with bedrooms opening onto a shared landing. Facilities are shared, and there’s a separate communal kitchen for everyone to use outside of the flat.
New for 2025/26, our en-suite flats in Giles Court are available on a 44-week contract from September to July - giving you the flexibility to stay over the vacation periods and partway into the summer break too!
If you’re looking for accommodation all year round, check out our 52-week flats and studios. These run from September to September and cover all vacation periods, so you won’t need to move out until your contract ends.
Predominantly, 52-week accommodation is reserved for postgraduate students. However, Giles Court is exclusively available to undergraduates, offering a 52-week contract in addition to the 44-week option mentioned above.
The following accommodations are available on a 52-week lease:
Undergraduate:
Postgraduate:
Short-course students at the University of Kent are welcome to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate accommodation. If you’re applying partway through the academic year, please note that we may not always be able to offer your first-choice room because availability is more limited.
Most of our flats and houses are self-catered, giving you access to a shared kitchen where you’ll cook and connect with 5–12 other students, depending on where you live.
Two of our accommodation options include a meal plan, giving you £14 in daily credit to spend on food and drink at participating outlets across campus.
Want a bit more privacy? Most of our on-campus rooms come with a private en-suite, giving you added comfort and convenience.
We offer affordable, self-catered accommodation with shared washrooms used by you and your house or flatmates.
Want more independence and privacy? Our studio rooms come with their own kitchen and private washroom - everything you need in one space.
We offer accessible rooms and support for students with disabilities or complex care needs, including adjustments, help and support.
Our virtual experience features accommodation tours, images, and videos - everything you need to help you choose the option that suits you best.
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