University of Kent: Statistics

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#387 of 14,131 In the World
#155 of 2,785 In Europe
#38 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#30 of 131 In England
#1 of 3 In Canterbury
#8 of 1,012 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
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 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 37,329 scientific papers published and 702,101 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, and Chemistry.

Publications
37,329
Citations
702,101

University of Kent majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
22,580 / 394,899
Computer Science
15,968 / 317,278
Biology
15,265 / 376,032
Engineering
14,753 / 281,045
Physics
14,480 / 271,665
Environmental Science
13,521 / 276,464
Political Science
13,432 / 221,664
Law
12,260 / 207,334
Philosophy
11,790 / 197,807
Chemistry
11,556 / 274,238
Sociology
10,965 / 190,694
Medicine
10,845 / 273,210
Quantum and Particle physics
9,872 / 181,412
Psychology
8,951 / 225,492
History
8,494 / 109,037
Geography and Cartography
8,471 / 153,961
Business
7,947 / 152,229
Mathematics
7,519 / 160,232
Economics
6,859 / 113,736
Geology
6,171 / 141,313
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
6,113 / 123,399
Materials Science
5,911 / 114,900
Archaeology
5,824 / 98,458
Biochemistry
5,653 / 162,867
Genetics
5,647 / 160,066
Statistics
5,592 / 129,258
Art & Design
5,495 / 63,699
Organic Chemistry
5,307 / 128,912
Linguistics
5,197 / 84,849
Ecology
5,039 / 136,492
Optical Engineering
4,650 / 80,092
Paleontology
4,407 / 108,741
Social Psychology
3,945 / 127,298
Psychiatry
3,501 / 93,234
Electrical Engineering
3,412 / 53,090
Management
3,106 / 66,121
Telecommunications
3,096 / 49,733
Pathology
3,068 / 95,138
Machine Learning
3,021 / 65,162
Astrophysics and Astronomy
2,779 / 47,561

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 299 1905
1991 386 2158
1992 434 2354
1993 399 2454
1994 498 2778
1995 511 2933
1996 534 3340
1997 521 3487
1998 548 4134
1999 527 4746
2000 497 5157
2001 512 6052
2002 529 6495
2003 554 7384
2004 650 8813
2005 705 9931
2006 749 11221
2007 833 12918
2008 959 15331
2009 1048 17165
2010 1060 19205
2011 1160 21236
2012 1176 24153
2013 1366 27183
2014 1456 29673
2015 1465 31443
2016 1532 33304
2017 1927 37895
2018 1828 41255
2019 1790 51491
2020 1928 60555
2021 2287 77830
2022 1569 68567
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 37)
    Occupations
    singer-songwritersongwriterrecording artistactorsinger
    Biography

    Elena Jane "Ellie" 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 69)
    Enrolled in the University of Kent
    1974-1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in philosophy and English studies
    Occupations
    science fiction writerwriterauthornovelistscreenwriter
    Biography

    Sir Kazuo Ishiguro is a Japanese-British novelist, screenwriter, musician, and short-story writer. Ishiguro was born in Nagasaki, Japan, and moved to Britain in 1960 with his parents when he was five.

  3. Tom Wilkinson

    Tom Wilkinson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actortelevision actorstage actor
    Biography

    Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson is a British actor of film, television, and stage. He has received various accolades throughout his career, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Academy Awards.

  4. E. L. James

    E. L. James
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1963-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    writernovelist
    Biography

    Erika Mitchell, known by her pen name E. L. James, is a British author. She wrote the best-selling erotic romance trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, and Fifty Shades Freed, along with the companion novels Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian, Darker: Fifty Shades Darker as Told by Christian, and Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian. Prior to this, she wrote the Twilight fan fiction "Master of the Universe" that served as the basis for the Fifty Shades trilogy 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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