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University of Kent

University of Kent

Top reasons to study here

  • Multimillion-pound postgraduate scholarship fund, stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community.
  • In the QS World University Rankings 2024, Kent has been ranked 39th within the UK and is in the top 25% of Higher Education Institutions worldwide.
  • Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience, careers, wellbeing, workshops.

PhD Programmes

Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Journalism & Media (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)

About

History

The University of Kent welcomed its first 500 students to our Canterbury campus in 1965. Since then the University has grown in size, we now have more than 19,000 students, two campuses in the UK and a European centre in Paris. We have also grown in stature, known for the quality of our teaching and research.

Education

Kent is known for its teaching excellence, and for the interdisciplinary nature of its programmes and research. Here’s just a few options we offer our students:

  • Many subject areas offer professionally accredited programmes
  • Career-focused conversion courses for those looking for a change of direction.
  • Part-time and full-time options for taught and research degrees. Many with industry placements
  • September or January starts
  • Kent will consider applicants either holding or projected 2:2 UK Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Some subjects offer online distance-learning options and short courses

Take a look at our extensive list of postgraduate courses on our online prospectus.

Our UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway, are both within easy reach of London, as well as at our specialist European centre, the Paris School of Arts and Culture. 

Research

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 joining a community that pushes boundaries, that is ambitious, innovative and intent on making a positive difference to people’s lives. Learn from leading thinkers whose work informs their teaching and who understand what it takes to produce world-leading research.

We also have doctoral training partnerships with several bodies, which give you access to a range of funding, including from the UK Research Councils.

Career

Kent has an award-winning Careers and Employability Service - Alongside networking, skills and training, you’ll have access to Kent’s extensive careers support. One-to-one advice, workshops and resources from our Careers and Employability Service. International students will get specialist support and access to resources to help you find work anywhere in the world. Visit our website to see what our graduates are doing now: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/careers

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
336 39
2023
375 8
2022
383
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
401
2022
401 100
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
-
2023
351
2022
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
576 -35
2022
541
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Student services

At Kent, we offer lots of support to make sure you get the most out of university life. Our Student Learning Advisory Service offers help with study, writing, and research skills. There are online resources which you can access any time or you can arrange a 1:1 appointment. Our wellbeing team can help if you have a disability or need support with emotional or mental health issues, there is also a free and confidential counselling service.

There are support teams in our schools and advice services run by our student unions.

Housing services

The Canterbury campus houses over 4,300 students in rooms, flats and houses. Postgraduate students are offered self-catering accommodation at Woolf College - a new development offering en suite bedrooms in flats or studios. For those with shorter academic terms can apply for self-catered accommodation at Darwin Houses.

Rooms at Medway are all en suite and arranged in flats of five to eight people. They are managed by Unite Students, separate from the University, and shared with students from Canterbury Christ Church and Greenwich universities.

In general, there is good supply of off campus accommodation, we’re happy to advise students further on student accommodation off campus if needed.

Library services

Our two excellent libraries, the Templeman at Canterbury and the Drill Hall at Medway house extensive print and online collections. There’s hundreds of study spaces and zones for different types of study; you can get advice from librarians and IT support if you need it, it’s also possible to borrow a laptop. During Welcome Week there are induction sessions for new students, to utilise the library.

ICT services

At Kent we offer support and training to help you develop your IT skills, you can even earn a qualification to add to your CV. We provide free antivirus protection for computers and laptops and offer a range of free and discounted software. It’s easy to work on or off campus by using the VPN network. Wi-Fi is available across our campuses and even on the campus buses.

Medical services

The Medical Centre is a specialist GP practice on the Canterbury campus, providing care to students at the University. The University Nursing Service provides care for in-patients, a minor casualty service, and supports students in term-time. There is a pharmacy on campus.

Our Medway students can register at the local practice in Gillingham.

Student Life

Campus life

Postgraduate study is offered at our UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway, both within easy reach of London, as well as at our specialist European centre in Paris - the Paris School of Arts and Culture.

Our Canterbury campus, is just a 25-minute walk from the historic city of Canterbury, has lots of green and tranquil open spaces. You’ll also find: the Gulbenkian arts centre which includes a cinema and theatre; the Colyer-Fergusson music building; a sports centre; two convenience stores and a bookshop.

Our Medway campus is a bus ride from both Rochester and Chatham. On campus events are held at the Deep End, part of our student hub.

Both campuses house cafés that offer a range of food at reasonable prices.

Sports facilities

Sport at Kent is for everyone. Whether you are a member of one of our varsity teams or taking part just for fun, we’ll support you. Our sports centre is based on the Canterbury campus and has a fitness suite, fitness and dance studio, three multi-purpose courts, an indoor tennis centre, cycle hub, a range of sports pitches including 3GX, astroturf and grass pitches. As well as traditional sports, there is a wide range of fitness and dance classes available. There are different membership options which offer great value for money and some great benefits.

All our facilities are open to staff, students, alumni and the public and our venues are available for hire for sporting and non-sporting events and conferences.

Student clubs

Student-run societies are a great way to meet people. Most subjects have a student-run society and there are societies that celebrate national cultures where you can meet people from other countries, or compare notes with people from home. There are around 40 sports societies as well as societies for investment, quidditch, dance, circus skills and a gospel choir, to name a few. If your favourite pastime isn’t covered, you can start your own society.

Societies are supported by our student unions, Kent Union and GKSU (Greenwich and Kent), which also provide facilities, represent student interests and offer help when needed.

Accreditation

  • Kent Business School is a member of the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS)
  • Kent Business School is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EMFD)
  • Kent Business School has joined forces with Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIM Graduate Gateway
  • The Kent MBA programme is accredited by the Association of MBAs
  • Our MSc Human Resource Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
  • Our MSc in Forensic Psychology at Kent is accredited by The British Psychological Society

University of Kent Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for University of Kent. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Kent Research Institute PhD Scholarship for Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Kent Business School Early Bird Discount
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EPSRC
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
20 Jan 2024
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
China Scholarship Council (CSC)-Kent PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
17668 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Next Generation Law Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Legal Design, New Technology, and Human Values PhD Law Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
17668 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Next Generation Law Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Legal Design, New Technology, and Human Values PhD Law Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Kent Research Institute PhD Scholarship for Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS)
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Oct 2023
Kent Business School Early Bird Discount
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council EPSRC
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
18622 GBP
Deadline
20 Jan 2024
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
China Scholarship Council (CSC)-Kent PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Kent
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2023
Haniel Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available

Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

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