In the QS World University Rankings 2024, the University of Kent has been ranked 39th within the UK and is in the top 25% of Higher Education Institutions worldwide.
Here at Kent, we are all part of a vibrant, creative and inclusive university seeking to make our mark. When you choose Kent for international study, you're choosing the perfect gateway to the world beyond. A place for unlocking your ambition.Taking your vision forwards. Achieving your goals.
You’ll join a diverse community of creative and critical thinkers who will inspire as well as challenge you to push the boundaries of your subject. Whether your next step is to discover more about your interests, or pursue a long-standing career ambition, we’ll work together to help you shape your future.
Whether you study at our UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway or at our specialist postgraduate centre in Paris, you’ll find a safe and welcoming environment at Kent. As well as outstanding teaching that exposes you to new ideas, you’ll have access to first-class facilities, academic and wellbeing support and a host of extra-curricular opportunities to extend your experience.
To support you during your studies, our generous scholarship fund includes awards for musical and sporting excellence and exclusive scholarships for international students.
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Meet us
Our International team are available to meet you at a wide range of in-person and virtual events around the world. Find out why you belong at Kent and get support and advice on your application and studying at Kent.
Join us at Our Open Events - Virtual or on-Campus
Come along to our upcoming Open Events, meet us in person at our beautiful Canterbury campus or online at our live virtual event. Chat to our incredible staff and students, find out more and shape your future with Kent.
Inspiring teaching led by research
Kent’s approach to research has always been interdisciplinary and collaborative. In the most recent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), our reputation was confirmed as a world-leading research university across the arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences. For you, this means that you’ll be joining a community that pushes boundaries, that is ambitious, innovative and intent on making a positive difference to people’s lives. You’ll learn from leading thinkers whose work informs their teaching and who understand what it takes to produce world-leading research.
Great student experience
With 157 nationalities on campus, the world is on your doorstep at Kent. You’ll become part of our diverse and friendly community and make friends with people from all over the globe through our many student societies, sports clubs and international groups.
Celebrate with us by joining in with festivals and events such as Diwali, Holi, Thanksgiving or the Chinese New Year. Look out for WorldFest too,our annual celebration of our international community. You can also join our student-led international wellbeing group to meet other international students, share stories and support each other.
Your future starts here
We want your life after graduation to match your ambitions so, wherever possible,we build real-world experience into your degreeto help you develop the professional skills you need to succeed.We make sure that our facilities mirror those you’ll encounter in industry to help you hit the ground running and give you a serious advantage in the graduate world.You can add value to your degree by opting to take a year in industry or internship too: great development for you and invaluable experience for your future career.
For support with what comes next or to discover where your degree could take you, our award-winning Careers and Employability Service provides practical support from day one and up to three years after you graduate. You will get specialist support and access to resources to help you find work anywhere in the world.
Undergraduate study
The University offers over 400 undergraduate honours degrees across a wide range of subjects. Each is designed to equip you with the skills to stand out in the job market or to progress to further study.
If you don’t yet have the required qualifications or level of English language, Kent offers a range of flexible pre-sessional courses and foundation programmes to enable you to progress to your chosen degree. Free English lessons are also available during your studies.
The postgraduate experience
It is an exciting time to be a postgraduate student at Kent. The University offers a range of taught programmes and research opportunities including distance learning and continuing professional development (CPD). Students benefit from a rich and stimulating research culture and are encouraged to take an active role in Kent’s academic community.
Applying to Kent
Kent welcomes students from around the world and their International Recruitment team is always available to answer your questions.
Undergraduate and foundation programmes
If you are from the UK or Ireland, you should apply through UCAS. If you are an international student you may choose to apply through UCAS or directly on our website.
Postgraduate programmes
Applications for postgraduate taught programmes are made via Kent’s Graduate website.
Research degree programmes
If you would like to pursue a PhD at Kent, you should visit the relevant department website and the find a supervisor page to identify potential supervisors for your research and thesis. You are encouraged to then make direct contact with the appropriate academic to discuss your research proposal.
The University has three PhD entry dates during the academic year: September, January and May. Entry to a Master’s by Research is in September only.
Short-term study at Kent
Kent’s short-term programmes allow international students to spend a year or a semester at Kent. These programmes offer students from different educational systems the opportunity to study and gain academic credit from a leading British university. Choose from a range of programmes to suit your academic ability, level of proficiency in English and the amount of time you would like to spend abroad.
Interested?
Visit www.kent.ac.uk/international to find out more.
