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The University of Kent (UKC) is a semi-collegiate public research university and is one of the leading universities in the world. The total students count at Kent is approximately 20,000 with a staff count of almost 4,000. Students belonging to 159 different nationalities from all over the globe come to the United Kingdom and enroll at Kent University.

When was the University of Kent Established?

The University of Kent was established in the year 1965. 

Where is the University of Kent?

The 4 University of Kent campuses have been listed below:

• Canterbury Campus: Surrounded by beautiful woodlands and overlooks the charming city of Canterbury
• Medway Campus: Students can experience a mixture of modern and historic buildings
• Tonbridge Campus: Students are offered flexible courses for their ease and comfort. 
• Paris Campus: It offers postgraduate courses in Brussels and Paris

Accreditation and Affiliations of the University of Kent

UKC has earned Association to Advance Collegiate Schools (AACSB) accreditation for its Business school and is affiliated with Universities UK, Santander Network, EUA, ACU, Eastern ARC, Universities at Medway. 

Education at the University of Kent 

The University of Kent offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study such as architecture, environment, arts, media, English, philosophy, social sciences, history, music, science, pharmacy, finance, sports, medicine, law, journalism, psychology, anthropology, and economics. It offers several undergraduate and graduate courses through its three faculties and 20 schools that are a part of UKC.

Why Choose the University of Kent?

Kent University has maintained a strong position in QS World Ranking. It has increased its total number of ranked subjects from 16 to 17 in almost 48 areas covered. Following are some highlights and ranking of Kent University:

• Kent has 3 subjects in the top 100; Psychology, Social Policy & Administration, and Theology
• For Arts and Humanities, Kent has been ranked at 186th position and for Social Science and Management, Kent has achieved 264th position worldwide
• 40% of research staff are from overseas and Kent’s global networking has lead to many groundbreaking collaborations.
• 92% of the postgraduate students who responded to a national survey, concluded that after 6 months of graduation they were employed. This survey was conducted in 2017.
• Kent has invested 2million pounds only for reconstructing the library, and it has been shortlisted for a design award.

Faculties and Departments at the University of Kent 

The University of Kent is divided into 3 schools; Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. And these schools are further subdivided into various schools covering various subject areas. Following are some schools and academic departments at Kent University: 

Financial Aid at the University of Kent 

The University of Kent awards 3,000+ scholarships to its students. The majority of these scholarships are common for domestic and international incoming students. Most of these scholarships are awarded on a merit basis while only a few scholarships are available based on merit. Some of the main scholarships awarded at the University of Kent are: 

• International Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
• Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2020
• Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS) Scholarship
• MBA Women in Leadership Scholarship

Student Services at the University of Kent

The University of Kent offers many support and services to its students. The services are offered both on and off-campus for the overall growth of its students. Some of the facilities provided at the University of Kent are listed below:

• Students' Union 
• Darwin Houses, a set of 26 student houses next to Darwin College
• Becket Court, next to Eliot College
• Tyler Court, three blocks of halls of residence
• Parkwood, a mini student village comprising 262 two-story houses and a recently built apartment complex, about 10 minutes walk from the main campus
• Turing College was officially opened in September 2015; 9 buildings of 3 to 4 floors each.