The University of Kent

Located in Canterbury,

The University of Kent

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The University of Kent is based in Canterbury. It is especially strong in engineering and economics, while still offering a broad range of programmes. Its student experience is shaped by an international atmosphere, with partnerships and mobility across many countries. For many students, a major draw is the international environment created through cross-border partnerships and exchange.

Rankings
#33 (National rank)

National rank

Ranked #33 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org

National rank

Ranked #33 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org

World rank

Ranked #416 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org

World rank

Ranked #416 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org

Incoming Erasmus
50+ Students/Year
Semester Dates
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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks
Pint 🍺: €5.4Wine 🍷: €6.8
Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)
1150 € / 2370 €
Monthly Rent (Est.)
725 €
On-Campus Housing
✅ Available
Erasmus student network
✅ Active
Affordability Score
5/10
Total Students
16,805
English Programs
✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗

Student ratings

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RATINGS

4.1/ 5 overall

Starter baseline (auto-generated)

Average by category
City
4.5
Nightlife
4.7
Academic Difficulty
4.3
Affordability of City
4.0
Safety
3.3
Transportation
4.8
Food
4.2
Weather
4.0
Activities
3.4

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