Student life

Student life
Amazing, exciting, life-changing – that’s how our students describe Kent.
Get involved.
Whatever your interests, whatever your goals, we’re sure you’ll find your place at Kent.
Life at a campus university is so much more than just studying. It’s about getting involved and becoming part of the student community. Our inclusive student life helps you to make lifelong friends, discover new interests and gain skills that set you up for the future.
We’ll help you to find new ambitions, get to know yourself better and gain confidence in your own decision-making. With tailored support at every stage of your journey, we’ll help you to make the most of all the opportunities that come your way.
Become part of our large, diverse student community where there's always something going on.

Join the club.
Joining a society is a university rite of passage – there are lots to choose from and they’re a great way to make friends.
Step up and run a society though and you’ll still enjoy the good times but also gain valuable organisational and leadership skills, maybe even event management experience.
See the world.
Going abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience. You'll grow in confidence, enhance your employability and return to university inspired and motivated ready to excel in your final year.
We have numerous international study and work placements available and we'll support you every step of the way.



Hear what our students say about Kent.
Find out more about the academic and social life from the people who know it best - our students.

Zaid Mahmood
Business and Management
"Put yourself out there, step outside of your comfort zone and actually do things you wouldn’t normally do."

Jenna Lakshita Seetohul
Biomedical Engineering
"Join societies, do things that will challenge you because when you come out of university, you want to be an all-rounder and able to deal with any challenges that come your way."

Rio Finch
Human Geography
"Everyone’s more open, everyone’s more available and everyone’s more relaxed. It takes everyone into account, and it thinks about everyone."

Yemurai Machacha
Finance and Investment
"The facilities in the School are good, up-to-date, user friendly and easy to get around."

Angel Lawson
Music Performance and Production
"I attend Music Society at the Deep End on a Tuesday night; it’s one of my favourite parts of the week!"

Abs
Mathematics student
"Canterbury is lovely, not too busy but it has all the things you expect to find in a city and there’s a nice walk along the riverside too."