University of Kent: Statistics

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#423 of 14,131 In the World
#172 of 2,785 In Europe
#38 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#30 of 131 In England
#1 of 3 In Canterbury
#8 of 1,011 For Special Education
Top100 For 10 other topics
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.kent.ac.uk
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
39%*

* The University of Kent is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE)/General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with 5 passes including English, at least 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level, or at least 1 subject at 'A' level and 2 at Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level, or 4 subjects at 'AS' level or passes in 3 at 'A' level and pass in English Language or Use of English. International or European Baccalaureat Diploma, or recognized equivalent to above
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - December; January-March; April-June)

Research profile

University of Kent is a world-class research university with 42,752 scientific papers published and 813,143 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, and Chemistry.

Publications
42,752
Citations
813,143

University of Kent majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
26,526 / 486,479
Computer Science
19,261 / 396,049
Biology
17,980 / 450,278
Engineering
17,443 / 342,020
Physics
17,290 / 331,270
Political Science
16,105 / 279,960
Environmental Science
16,085 / 354,244
Law
14,936 / 265,625
Philosophy
14,171 / 241,803
Chemistry
13,771 / 316,957
Sociology
12,870 / 235,552
Medicine
12,511 / 323,723
Quantum and Particle physics
11,796 / 228,221
Psychology
10,311 / 268,155
History
10,307 / 155,920
Geography and Cartography
9,936 / 203,916
Business
9,341 / 187,295
Mathematics
8,814 / 195,886
Economics
8,018 / 142,728
Geology
7,448 / 179,806
Materials Science
7,338 / 135,142
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
7,222 / 156,990
Archaeology
7,055 / 142,347
Art & Design
6,723 / 80,902
Statistics
6,663 / 163,676
Organic Chemistry
6,565 / 150,237
Biochemistry
6,499 / 188,547
Linguistics
6,468 / 102,381
Genetics
6,443 / 190,158
Ecology
6,156 / 170,406
Optical Engineering
5,405 / 102,033
Paleontology
5,332 / 140,864
Social Psychology
4,657 / 149,580
Psychiatry
4,090 / 112,158
Electrical Engineering
4,025 / 67,393
Management
3,725 / 85,373
Machine Learning
3,630 / 84,953
Pathology
3,565 / 110,232
Telecommunications
3,483 / 59,722
Neuroscience
3,245 / 84,357

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 430 2370
1992 531 2645
1993 455 2712
1994 562 3122
1995 572 3271
1996 611 3645
1997 603 3872
1998 592 4587
1999 563 5233
2000 532 5722
2001 558 6723
2002 663 7645
2003 639 8509
2004 721 10084
2005 790 11379
2006 832 12830
2007 940 14356
2008 1013 16630
2009 1092 19070
2010 1151 20975
2011 1285 23818
2012 1281 27135
2013 1494 30321
2014 1593 32646
2015 1593 34766
2016 2340 36593
2017 2102 40272
2018 2009 46657
2019 1914 56363
2020 2031 64436
2021 2217 73932
2022 1793 73866
2023 1899 73167
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Kent gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition (GBP)
Undergraduate (UK/EU) 9,250
Undergraduate (International) 17,500 - 20,500
Postgraduate Taught (UK/EU) 7,500 - 10,500
Postgraduate Taught (International) 17,500 - 20,500
Postgraduate Research (UK/EU) 4,410 - 4,410 (per annum)
Postgraduate Research (International) 17,500 - 20,500

The University of Kent has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Kent.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes TBD
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes TBD
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes TBD
Medicine TBD TBD TBD
Physics Yes Yes TBD
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences
Master's Degree Biotechnology, Fine Arts, Law, Natural Sciences
Doctorate Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, American Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Economics, Electronic Engineering, English, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Genetics, German, Health Sciences, Higher Education, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Journalism, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Medicine, Medieval Studies, Microbiology, Music, Peace and Disarmament, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Spanish, Sports, Statistics, Theatre, Theology, Urban Studies

University of Kent alumni

  1. Ellie Goulding

    Ellie Goulding
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    singer-songwritercomposersingeractorrecording artist
    Biography

    Elena Jane Goulding is an English singer and songwriter. Her career began when she met record producers Starsmith and Frankmusik, and she was later spotted by Jamie Lillywhite, who became her manager and A&R. After signing to Polydor Records in July 2009, Goulding released her debut extended play, An Introduction to Ellie Goulding, later that year.

  2. Kazuo Ishiguro

    Kazuo Ishiguro
    Born in
    Japan Flag Japan
    Years
    1954-.. (age 70)
    Enrolled in the University of Kent
    1974-1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English studies and philosophy
    Occupations
    authorwriterscience fiction writersongwriterlyricist
    Biography

    Sir Kazuo Ishiguro is a British novelist, screenwriter, musician, and short-story writer. He is one of the most critically acclaimed and praised contemporary fiction authors writing in English, having been awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy described Ishiguro as a writer "who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world".

  3. Tom Wilkinson

    Tom Wilkinson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1948-2023 (aged 75)
    Occupations
    stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson was an English actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Academy Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. In 2005, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

  4. E. L. James

    E. L. James
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1963-.. (age 61)
    Occupations
    novelistwriter
    Biography

    Erika Mitchell, known by her pen name E. L. James, is a British author. She wrote the best-selling Fifty Shades series of erotic romance novels, which spawned a multimedia franchise including a film trilogy of the same name. Prior to this, she wrote the Twilight fan fiction "Master of the Universe" that served as the basis for the Fifty Shades series under the web name Snowqueens Icedragon. In 2019 she published her first book unconnected with the fictional world of Fifty Shades, The Mister, to negative critical reaction.

All 100 notable alumni

University of Kent faculties and divisions

Faculty : Humanities American Studies, Archaeology, Architecture, Art Education, Art History, Arts and Humanities, English, European Studies, Film, Fine Arts, History, Medieval Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theatre, Writing
Faculty : Sciences Actuarial Science, Astrophysics, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Statistics, Technology
Faculty : Social Sciences Anthropology, Business and Commerce, Ecology, Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Studies, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Urban Studies

General information

Alternative names KENT
Founded 1965
Motto Cui servire regnare est
Whose service is perfect freedom
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address The Registry
Canterbury, CT2 7NZ
United Kingdom
City population 55,000

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