Things to see and do for new international students
Each year International Partnerships arranges a special programme of welcome events for all new EU and international students.
We have also put together some recommended activities in the local area that you could do after arriving in Kent.
Meet the team Contact usIn addition to our virtual welcome events, there is a range of useful information for International students on Kent's Getting Started website.
If you haven't already visited the site, we recommend you do. You can also visit our student activities page for information on events held throughout the year.
Suggestions of places to visit and things to do in Canterbury, Medway and the surrounding area
The most iconic English fortress commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries.
Explore historic Canterbury with these award-winning guided river tours
Explore the city and experience public art, parks, gardens and the river side
Return to the ‘Age of Sail’ when the Dockyard built mighty ships that mastered the world’s oceans.
Commanding the Heights for 250 years Fort Amherst is a free-to-visit historical site that everyone can enjoy
Pilgrims and visitors have made their way to Canterbury Cathedral since the Middle Ages. It remains one of the most visited places in the country
There's so much more to Kent than lectures and seminars. University is the perfect place to try out as many activities as possible. Join a student society, take up a new sport or immerse yourself in the music scene.
There are also fantastic ways to really internationalise your student experience through events, activities and programmes by Kent Global.
University and city-wide activities available to be enjoyed on a variety of virtual platforms
Join us at one of our online events
Meet staff members who will be supporting you, as well as other new EU/international students. There will also be some fun activities for you to enjoy!
Join us at our Live Chat
This event is for new short-term EU/international students only. A separate series for full-degree students will also be hosted during Welcome Week.
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Set in 300 acres of parkland overlooking the historic city of Canterbury
Use links and icons to explore the campus
The Medway campus at Chatham Maritime is a vibrant mixture of modern and historic buildings providing a host of facilities.
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Our virtual tour will give you a glance of Canterbury Cathedral's stunning architecture, beautiful early medieval stained glass, soaring arches and more.
New digital arts festival Electric Medway, set to launch this autumn
Electric Medway will bring together audio-visual artworks, streamed events and interactive workshops from more than 50 local artists and community groups.
Vice-Chancellor and President, Karen Cox welcomes you to the University of Kent.
Life at university is so much more than just studying. It’s about getting involved and becoming part of the student community.
Want a birds eye view of your new campus? Check out this great video to get a glimpse of our stunning Canterbury campus from the air.
Enjoy our historic Medway campus from the air through this fantastic video that takes you across the beauty and history of our campus.
This year, the University launched the Hello Kent app which is a hub for all new and returning students to help you find everything you need during the first few weeks at Kent.
@UniKentDeanInt (Dean for Interantionalisation) | @UniKentGlobal (internationalisation activity at Kent)
