Accommodation Application Timeline Medway

Medway accommodation application timeline

It's easy to apply for accommodation. See what you need to do and when.

Received an offer to study?

What's next?

So, you've received an offer to study at the University of Kent -  congratulations! The next step is to apply for your accommodation.

Applications for September entry open at the end of January. To receive a guaranteed accommodation offer, you'll need to apply by the deadline and meet the eligibility criteria.

Before you apply, make sure you check the eligibility requirements and read our accommodation application guidance.

If you're applying through Clearing, you're also covered by our Accommodation Guarantee, provided you meet the relevant criteria. Visit our Accommodation Guarantee page for full details.

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September 2026 starters

From applying to arriving our timeline takes you through the process.    

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21 January 2026

New student applications open

New UG and PG students who have an offer from the University can submit an accommodation application. Check the guarantee details and eligibility criteria.

Medway School of Pharmacy students should apply using their dedicated online application form.

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21 January 2026

Returning students applications go live

All Medway returners (including MPharm) are guaranteed Pier Quays housing next year. International returners are guaranteed housing if applied annually. Applications at the end of January; Free Kent Sports membership included.

Returners Accommodation

Late March/April 2026

Returning student accommodation application offers will be sent

Accommodation offers for returning students will start to be sent out in batches from late March onwards depending on your application date.  

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13 August 2026

A level results day

The University receives confirmation of A level results and makes decisions on applications. Other results may be received at different times.  

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Mid-August 2026 onwards

Clearing

Late applicants should apply via the Accommodation pages. Adjustment and Clearing applicants can apply either through the Clearing application form or the Accommodation pages. Please submit one accommodation application only.

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13 August 2026 onwards*

Accommodation offers sent out

Once all conditions have been met, unconditional places are confirmed, and we complete the room allocation process we start sending out offers in batches to the email address you supplied in your application.

Offers expire 48 hours after being sent.

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August/September 2026

Pre-arrival

Visit the accommodation website for information about Arrivals and useful advice such as what to bring with you.

You should also read the University's Welcome pages for more information on what to do before you arrive.

Medway Arrivals
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26 and 27 September 2026

Arrivals Weekend

You made it! Welcome to all our new UG and PG students and we wish you all the best as you settle in and begin this new adventure

If you will be arriving outside normal office hours please contact Pier Quays so your keys are available for collection.

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Late September 2026

Welcome Week

Join (in person and online) social activities, meet your housemates - there is so much to do so keep an eye on Kent's Welcome pages as well as the Kent Students' Union Hub pages to see what's going on.  

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Term starts

If you plan to arrive late or outside of normal hours, you need to get in touch with Unite Students to ensure your keys are available for collection.  

* If you hold an unconditional offer of a place to study at the University of Kent before August, you will hear from us with an offer of a room earlier via email.


** Late, adjustment and clearing applicants, as well as late postgraduate applicants, will be offered accommodation subject to availability, with applications considered in line with the stated Eligibility Criteria.

Useful Information

Pier Quays, Medway accommodation

How to apply for accommodation

Eligibility Criteria and useful documents

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