Short term study
Join us at Kent for a short term study abroad experience that broadens your horizons and helps to shape your future.
Short term study
Study at Kent as part of your degree
Spend a term, two terms, or a full academic year at the University of Kent while continuing your undergraduate or postgraduate degree at your home institution.
You can join us through an existing partnership agreement between Kent and your home university, or apply directly if no agreement is in place. Either way, you'll become part of our international community, gain academic credit towards your degree, and experience life at a leading UK university.
Whether you're looking to broaden your academic experience, explore a new culture, or build your global network, Kent offers flexible study options designed to fit around your current programme.
Your short-term study experience
Available to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at another university
Study for one term, two terms or a full academic year
Apply through a partnership agreement with your home university or as a direct applicant
Earn academic credit towards your degree while gaining international study experience
Your study options
Short-term Study is available to students currently enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at another university.
Choose the option that best fits your programme requirements:
🍂 Autumn term – study for one 10-week term, starting in September.
🌷 Spring term – study for one 10-week term, starting in January.
🌻Summer term only - study for the summer term, starting in April.
📚 Two terms – choose autumn and spring, or spring and summer (20 weeks).
🎓 Full academic year – experience three terms at Kent and fully immerse yourself in university life (30 weeks).
You'll earn academic credit during your studies at Kent, which can usually be transferred back to your home institution, subject to approval by your university.
Why choose Kent?
At Kent, you'll experience more than just your studies.
Located in the historic city of Canterbury, our campus combines a vibrant student community with excellent transport links to London, the rest of the UK and Europe.
As a short-term study student, you'll have access to:
Programme option
Pre-sessional courses
Our Pre-sessional courses prepare you for degree study in the UK. All our courses focus on developing your academic study skills and English language proficiency.
Our courses run between 6-16 weeks, depending on your English language level.
