Why Kent?
Why come to Kent?
Sharpen your focus and prepare for tomorrow’s world
Build a global network of connections by joining our thriving, supportive, international community of staff and students studying in the UK and Europe.
Join our community
Our graduate community includes people returning to study after a break or studying part-time while continuing to advance their career, as well as recent graduates inspired by their studies and intent on discovering more.
Whatever your reasons for deciding on postgraduate study, you’ll work with outstanding academics who share your passion and can guide you towards new areas in your field.
Join us in Canterbury, Medway, Brussels or Paris to step up, stand out and specialise.
Financial support
Postgraduate study is a significant investment in your future that enables you to expand your knowledge, skills and career options. We have devised a range of packages to ensure you have the necessary financial support.
Working with you
The Graduate and Researcher College supports all postgraduate students at Kent. We work to ensure your academic experience is of the highest quality and provide stimulating opportunities to improve your skills, extend your horizons and prepare you for employment.
Your future is here
Whatever your ambitions for your future, a postgraduate qualification from Kent can help you achieve them
Cally Choy
Marketing MSc
Cally Choy completed her Marketing MSc in 2018, gaining a distinction, and now works as a Content Marketing and Social Media Specialist for a software company.
Carolina Tenorio-Espinosa
Ancient History MA
Carolina Tenorio-Espinosa graduated in 2019 and now works as a Digital Learning Coordinator at a leading business school.
El Suliman
Computer Animation MSc
Kent graduate El Suliman has built a highly successful career in animation and his work now plays in cinemas around the world. We caught up with him to discuss his journey from student to Lead Animator.
Sally Lingjun Gao
Electronic Engineering PhD
Sally Lingjun Gao completed a PhD in Electronic Engineering at Kent and is now a trainee patent attorney.
Tobias Gehrke
International Law LLM
Tobias graduated from Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) with an LLM in International Law. He is working as a research fellow in a Brussels foreign policy think tank.
Alastair Goss
Human Resource Management MSc
A Master’s in Human Resource Management has enabled Alastair Goss to take the next step in his career.
Duygu Yücesoy
EU External Relations MA
Duygu Yücesoy graduated with an EU External Relations MA from the Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) and now works in the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of Turkey.
Wang Peng
Biotechnology and Bioengineering MSc
Wang Peng graduated with an MSc in Biotechnology and Bioengineering in 2017. He is now studying for a PhD at the University of New South Wales in Australia.
Leading the way
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 97% of Kent’s research was judged to be of international quality. Interdisciplinary, international and highly influential, our research addresses some of the most critical issues of our time.
In many areas, our research is leading the way and has changed policy and improved lives.
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I look forward to welcoming you to Kent and working with you to ensure excellence in all aspects of your postgraduate study experience.
