In the QS World University Rankings 2025, Kent has been ranked 380th in the world and 40th within the UK.
We are all part of a vibrant, creative and inclusive university seeking to make our mark. When you choose Kent for international study, you're choosing the perfect gateway to the world beyond. A place for unlocking your ambition.
You’ll join a diverse community of creative and critical thinkers who will inspire as well as challenge you to push the boundaries of your subject. Whether your next step is to discover more about your interests, or pursue a long-standing career ambition, we’ll work together to help you shape your future.
At our UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway, you’ll find a safe and welcoming environment at Kent. As well as outstanding teaching that exposes you to new ideas, you’ll have access to first-class facilities, academic and wellbeing support and a host of extra-curricular opportunities to extend your experience.
Scholarship fund
Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards worth up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.
Our Research Council doctoral training partnerships give you access to a range of funding and research networks. Check out our bursaries and scholarships and see if you’re eligible.
Award-winning Careers and Employability Service
Alongside networking, skills and training, you’ll have access to Kent’s extensive careers support. One-to-one advice, workshops and resources from our Careers and Employability Service. International students will get specialist support and access to resources to help you find work anywhere in the world. Create the future you want – here’s what our graduates are doing now.
International experience – a diverse and supportive community
With a student body representing over 100 nations, you can live and learn in a truly diverse international community. Some programmes also include study abroad options.
Check out our international webpages for details on how to apply and international events as well as our country webpages to explore requirements specific to the country you have studied in.
Join us at Our Open Events – Virtual or on-Campus
Come along to our upcoming Open Events, meet us in person at our campuses or online at our live virtual event. Chat to our incredible staff and students, find out more and shape your future with Kent.
Virtual experience
Explore Kent from wherever you are in the world with our virtual experience. Get to know our campuses, courses and students.
Contact
For further information on all taught and research programmes do get in touch, or sign up to our newsletter to receive tailored updates about PG study at Kent. Check out our online prospectus or order a PG guide.
The University of Kent belongs to the top 400 universities in the world and the top 150 universities in Europe.
Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
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Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2023 | 401 | 147 |
QS World University Rankings | 2024 | 336 | 141 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2024 | 401 | 186 |
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