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Public university

University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
336
Acceptance rate
21%
Tuition fee
USD23,400/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Kent is located in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Law, Pharmacy, Economics, Computer science and Sociology. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 19,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
86%
14%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    France

  2. 2.

    Malaysia

  3. 3.

    Hong Kong

  4. 4.

    Greece

  5. 5.

    Nigeria

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 500.5 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 6.5 mn

University website

https://www.kent.ac.uk/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Law

  2. 2.

    Pharmacy

  3. 3.

    Economics

  4. 4.

    Computer science

  5. 5.

    Sociology

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

296acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

46

Health support

In this university

602 : 1
602 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

602 : 1
602 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

—

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

12

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

10

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,800
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
82 - 87%
Temperature
1°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
76 - 79%
Temperature
2°
19°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
75 - 79%
Temperature
9°
22°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
84 - 87%
Temperature
2°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

London Gatwick Airport

Distance between airport and university

103 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 3 hours
Cost
USD 20 - 95

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

706 : 1
706 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

706 : 1
706 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

100

Average numbers of services

10