University of Kent

University of Kent

Canterbury & Medway, Kent, England, United Kingdom

1965

Founding Year​

#401

World Ranking

#397

QS Ranking

#45

Guardian Ranking

Overview for International Students

The University of Kent is a well-established public research university located in the southeast of England, with main campuses at Canterbury and Medway. With an international outlook and a broad range of subject areas it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine teaching, research and real-world engagement.

Courses

Course NameTuition Fee Scholarship Intake IELTS

History

  • The university received its Royal Charter in January 1965 and welcomed its first students in October of that year.

  • Initially focused on a collegiate model and interdisciplinary education, it evolved over the decades into a full-spectrum university with multiple campuses and locations.

  • Expansion has included international study centres and the development of modern facilities, reflecting its ongoing growth and adaptation to students’ needs.

Ranking

  • Globally, Kent is placed in the 401-500 band in THE rankings, signalling strong research and teaching credentials though not among the elite top tier.

  • Its QS ranking of ~397th also shows respectable global standing and is complemented by subject-specific strength (for example, several subjects rank in top 100 globally).

  • Nationally in the UK, Kent consistently falls within the top 50 universities in respected league tables, making it a solid choice for students seeking a well-rounded institution.

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