University of Kent

Here at the University of Kent, we understand your passion to progress. Whether gaining advanced skills or joining a global academic research community drives you, our networks and facilities will help you achieve your ambition. Build a global network of connections by joining our thriving, supportive, international community of staff and students studying in the UK and Europe.

January start courses (2025)

Our January start courses are ideal if you want to take a career break and enhance your skills. This is also an ideal option for international students as it allows more time to meet visa requirements. Full and part time postgraduate courses available. View our January start subject areas

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Kent rises to top 40 in The Times Good University Guide 2025

We are delighted to report that the University has achieved a ranking of 40th out of 131 institutions nationally in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. Kent is also one of the biggest risers in the Guide, with a leap of 12 places from the previous year. Read more.

Multimillion-pound postgraduate scholarship fund

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities, including full awards to support doctoral researchers and students undertaking a taught Master’s at our locations in the UK and Europe. We also offer several scholarships to support our international students including GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Our Research Council doctoral training partnerships give you access to a range of funding and research networks. Check out our bursaries and scholarships and see if you’re eligible.

For students starting a postgraduate taught course in January 2025 or September 2025 at one of our UK campuses, we have several scholarships available, including our Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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. Create the future you want – here’s what our graduates are doing now.

International experience – a diverse and supportive community

In the QS World University Rankings 2025, Kent has been ranked 380th in the world and 40th within the UK. With a student body representing over 157 nationalities, you can live and learn in a truly diverse international community. Some programmes also include study abroad options.

Check out our international webpages for details on how to apply and international events as well as our country webpages to explore requirements specific to the country you have studied in.

Student support and wellbeing

Our Students Learning Advisory Service offers help with study, writing and research skills and our wellbeing team are on hand if you need emotional or mental health support or have a disability. The Graduate and Researcher College ensures you have access to the resources and additional training to support your research and employability. Kent have also teamed up with the Student Union to support all students to manage the cost of living.

Sustainability goals at Kent

Kent are aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Discover the plans, various projects and how students can get involved in the sustainability programmes at Kent.

A leading university – Our research changes lives.

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.

Amazing Campus Locations

Postgraduate study is offered at our UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway, both within easy reach of London.

Join us at Our Open Events - Virtual or on-Campus

Come along to our upcoming Open Events, meet us in person at our campuses or online at our live virtual event. Chat to our incredible staff and students, find out more and shape your future with Kent.

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Virtual experience

Explore Kent from wherever you are in the world with our virtual experience. Get to know our campuses, courses and students.

Contact

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