Why Kent

We're a top 50
university.

Kent is ranked within the top 50 in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2026.

Our research
is world-leading.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 confirmed Kent as a leading research university, with the majority of our submissions rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

REF 2021 results

We're making a positive impact.

Kent maintained its 2:1 class in the 2023/24 People and Planet University League, achieving 32nd place overall.

Sustainability at Kent

We celebrate individuality and champion equality.

Kent is a place for everyone, somewhere you can be yourself. Whether you’re an out-of-the-box thinker, boundary-breaker or change-maker, this is where you’ll get ahead and find your place as part of a global community.

Why study at Kent?

Great locations

Great green spaces. Historic sites. Beaches galore. Cobbled streets. Riverside views. Independent shops. Rooftop bars. London only an hour away by train. It’s all here.

NetZero committed by 2040

We’re a top 30 vegan-friendly uni. We’re ranked 29th in the People and Planet University League. We embed the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals into all we do.

Fluent Futures

All students have the opportunity to learn languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Russian alongside their degrees at no extra cost.

Diverse community

The world is on your doorstep at Kent. Our community is made up of people from different backgrounds, of different ages and from over 152 nationalities.

250+ clubs and societies

Whether your passion is sport or sustainability, you’re a foodie or keen on gaming, there are lots to choose from.

Two locations, one community

Canterbury

I like Canterbury. You see everyone there – students, locals, tourists – and I like diversity because that’s what I grew up with.

Gul Afroz Moin, Canterbury student

About Canterbury

Two locations, one community

Medway

The Medway campus has been my second home for the past year. It has been exciting to immerse myself into the rich history of the area. Medway campus might be small, but it’s big in character and close-knit charm!

Laurice Bagasbas, Medway student

About Medway

Home sweet home

An unforgettable experience

Whether it’s cooking up a feast or watching a film, you’ll find some of your best friends and have some of your best times in your uni accommodation.

Accommodation

Everything on your doorstep

You can walk everywhere on our campuses from whichever room you choose – super easy for those 9am lectures...

Living on campus

Free sports membership for residents

All students living in campus accommodation receive free sport and fitness membership for their first year at either Canterbury or Medway.

Sport and fitness memberships

How excited are you to call Kent home?

Virtual Experience

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Stand out spaces

Developing new ideas and putting them into words is easier when you have great places to work in. At Kent we have industry-leading facilities to really bring your subject to life.

Careers

Student career story

I was over the moon when I secured a placement at the Walt Disney Company. The selection process was hard, but the employability team helped me to plan a presentation so I felt prepared.

Nicole Hall, Business and Management BSc (Hons)

Get involved

Sports, societies, networks and more. Whatever you're interested in there's something for you.

Find your group

Student support

Here for you every step of the way.

University is an exciting time, a chance to do things your way and to make your own choices. That doesn’t mean you’re on your own though. Our professional Student Support and Wellbeing team is here to guide you.