Welcome
Here are some of your personalised best bits to get you started. Scroll down to explore everything you need to know about life at Kent.
Subject
Accounting, Finance, Investment
The Kent Business School Accounting and Finance Department has a strong international reputation for its research on public sector accounting, critical accounting and accounting history.
Staff members have published many scholarly papers in highly esteemed journals and a number of influential books. Our Accounting scholars’ research interests include privatisation and neoliberalism, public sector accounting and accountability, the social and political importance of accounting, accounting for sustainability, accounting history and optimal capital markets.
Campus
Canterbury
Our self-contained Canterbury campus provides a welcoming environment and a close-knit student community. Campus life revolves around six colleges, the Templeman Library, the Gulbenkian arts centre and the Mandela Building (home of Kent Union) – all set among green and tranquil open spaces.
Medway
The Medway campus is friendly and close-knit, with students from a variety of backgrounds working and socialising together. New to Medway? Don’t worry, you’ll find there are lots of local students on campus who can help you to discover the area. The Medway campus is close to the towns of Rochester and Chatham and part of the redeveloped Chatham Maritime area.
International
International
Explore Kent from wherever you are in the world through our virtual experience. With over 100 nationalities on campus, the world is on your doorstep at Kent. Discover our diverse and friendly community where you can make friends with people from all over the globe through our many student societies, sports clubs and international groups. We are the perfect place to start your university journey in the UK.
Accommodation
Postgraduate Accommodation
From day one at Kent you’ll become part of our welcoming, dynamic and diverse student community. Our student accommodation options are not only great places to live, they put this community on your doorstep. There’s always something going on and someone to talk to.
We don’t need to tell you that your university experience will be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’ll be full of firsts and new experiences, and we’re here to ensure you can make the most of your time on campus and enjoy every minute you spend living in our accommodation.
Darwin Houses
Darwin Houses offer delightful self-catered accommodation situated just a little way outside the busy central hub of the Canterbury campus. This tranquil location is perfect for those who prefer a peaceful environment for their studies.
Woolf College
Woolf College offers a comfortable and convenient accommodation option with all rooms being en-suite and self-catered. Home to its own common room, which provides you with a welcoming and relaxed space to socialize and connect with other residents.
Darwin Studios
These self-contained Darwin Studio Flats are perfect for single or double occupancy. They feature a small double bed, a kitchen, and a living area, and are conveniently located near the campus center.
Woolf Studios
Woolf College offers comfortable, self-contained studio accommodation for single occupants, including a kitchen within each en-suite room.
Keynes Studios
Self-contained and en-suite, each flat includes a bedroom, a small open-plan kitchenette, and a seating area. They are suitable for single or double occupancy.
Pier Quays – Medway
Located just a short walk from the Medway campus, Pier Quays offers lots of opportunities to meet new people and socialise with your friends.
Student Life
Kent Students’ Union
We are the Students’ Union for University of Kent students, which means we are here to support you on your journey – from the moment you choose Kent, to graduation and beyond. We are a registered charity completely independent from the university, run by students for students. Check us out on Instagram @kentstudentsunion to see what we get up to.
Welcome Week
At our Welcome Week you’ll find numerous events and activities to take part in and meet like minded people, including Kent Students’ Union Big Fair, with hundreds of clubs and societies to choose from.
Food and Drink
With a wide range of restaurants and cafes on our Canterbury campus, you’ll have no trouble finding a tasty lunch spot.
Clubs and Societies
Being part of a society is a great way to make new friends. You could stick with something you know or try something new. Just go with it and see where it takes you. Can’t find what you want? Start your own.
Sustainability
Sustainability needs everyone taking part. At Kent we have plenty of projects, societies and initiatives to get involved with, from our community garden to BioBlitz and gleaning. We have already achieved so much, so join us, make your mark and contribute to our transition to a sustainable university, and help make the future look a little greener.
Medway Student Life
Our Medway campus is a bustling place where you’ll find it easy to make friends and meet new people.
Student Support and Careers
Student Support and Careers
We have expert staff available to support all students at the University of Kent. We can help with mental health, disability, autism and specific learning differences and accessibility. We have reception teams on the Canterbury and Medway campuses. The Careers and Employability service is available to all University of Kent Students. We are an impartial service focused on giving you the tools to improve your employability. Nexus is one place for all your student questions, Nexus staff can help you with any queries, directing you to the right place.
Sports
Sports Centre
The Sports Centre is close to the heart of the Canterbury campus and is where the gym, sports halls, and the fitness and dance studio are located.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion is where you’ll find all the outdoor sports facilities including three artificial pitches as well as grass pitches. If you like tennis, this is where our indoor tennis courts are located.
Medway Sports
The Medway campus is situated close to Medway Park, which provides a wide-range of sports facilities including a running track, swimming pool, and much more. Find out more on our website.
Arts, Music and Culture
Gulbenkian and Colyer-Fergusson
Gulbenkian is the University of Kent’s Arts Centre offering innovative, engaging and high quality arts activity for students, staff and the public with a cinema, theatre and cafe. The award-winning Colyer-Fergusson Music Hall, a purpose-built flexible performance space, is in the same building.
Local Area
Canterbury Local Area
Canterbury has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Explore medieval buildings, lively bars, atmospheric pubs and a wide range of shops just a 25-minute walk from campus.
Enjoy the beach at sunny Whitstable, just 15 minutes by bus, with boutique shops and a range of bars and restaurants.
London is an hour away by high-speed train and we’re also the closest UK city to mainland Europe, so you can be in Paris, Brussels or Lille within two hours.
Medway Local Area
Our campus is close to the towns of Rochester and Chatham, with their fascinating histories, and part of the redeveloped Chatham Maritime area.
Rochester offers a mix of well-known high-street names and independent shops and cafés; it’s worth exploring its ancient streets as there is lots to discover. Medway has a thriving music scene with live bands performing at venues such as The Eagle Tavern, The Ship Inn and the Tap ‘n’ Tin. For clubbers, Casino Rooms in Rochester or Source Bar in nearby Maidstone offer a good night out.
With beautiful country parks and historic buildings, riverside bars and restaurants, there’s so much to do in Medway.