University of Kent: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #416 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #177 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #38 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #30 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 3 | In Canterbury |
| #9 of 1,000 | For Special Education |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kent.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* 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 Requirements | General 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 Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
University of Kent is a world-class research university with 50,025 scientific papers published and 1,214,913 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.
University of Kent majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 506 | 3496 |
| 1994 | 607 | 3910 |
| 1995 | 663 | 4313 |
| 1996 | 698 | 4859 |
| 1997 | 639 | 5037 |
| 1998 | 640 | 5786 |
| 1999 | 619 | 6571 |
| 2000 | 576 | 7392 |
| 2001 | 607 | 8500 |
| 2002 | 721 | 9921 |
| 2003 | 725 | 10999 |
| 2004 | 791 | 12978 |
| 2005 | 884 | 14697 |
| 2006 | 967 | 16893 |
| 2007 | 1018 | 18535 |
| 2008 | 1140 | 21704 |
| 2009 | 1202 | 24724 |
| 2010 | 1306 | 27009 |
| 2011 | 1475 | 30588 |
| 2012 | 1438 | 34014 |
| 2013 | 1715 | 38006 |
| 2014 | 1751 | 41240 |
| 2015 | 1750 | 43961 |
| 2016 | 2615 | 47459 |
| 2017 | 2324 | 53642 |
| 2018 | 2373 | 61794 |
| 2019 | 2380 | 73183 |
| 2020 | 2322 | 86817 |
| 2021 | 2381 | 97987 |
| 2022 | 2021 | 95876 |
| 2023 | 2177 | 97976 |
| 2024 | 1493 | 95212 |
| 2025 | 1063 | 83678 |
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
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Ellie Goulding
- Occupations
- singersongwritersinger-songwriterrecording artistactor
- Biography
-
Elena Jane Goulding is an English singer-songwriter. Born in Hereford and raised in Lyonshall, Goulding began writing songs at the age of 15. She released her debut single "Under the Sheets" through Neon Gold Records in 2009, and signed with Polydor Records that same year, releasing her debut extended play (EP) An Introduction to Ellie Goulding. Her debut studio album, Lights (2010), debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, and was reissued as Bright Lights, spawning three successful singles: a cover of Elton John's "Your Song", "Starry Eyed" and "Lights".
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Kazuo Ishiguro
- Enrolled in the University of Kent
- 1974-1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in philosophy and English studies
- Occupations
- novelistscience fiction writerlyricistsongwriterauthor
- Biography
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Sir Kazuo Ishiguro is a Japanese-born British novelist, screenwriter, musician, and short-story writer. He is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary fiction authors writing in English, having been awarded several major literary prizes, including 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".
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Tom Wilkinson
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson OBE 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).
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E. L. James
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
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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.
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 |