University of Kent

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Work commenced in 2013 on a 4000m2 extension to the Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus as the flagship project of the University’s 50thanniversary celebrations
Specialist postgraduate programmes in Rome launched in 2013
A new college, Turing College, established at the Canterbury campus and new student residences opened at Liberty Quays in Medway 2013
Significant investment into School of Arts facilities at Chatham Historic Dockyard in Medway saw a number of refurbished buildings; lecture theatres and studio spaces open in 2012
New student accommodation at Liberty Quays in Medway opened in 2009
Postgraduate centre in Paris launched in 2009 for specialist programmes in the Humanities
The University welcomed its first students to the new Medway campus in 2005
Medway School of Pharmacy, a joint venture between the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich, launched in 2004 at the Medway campus
University of Kent at Brussels, a postgraduate centre for programmes specialising in international studies opened in 1998
Tonbridge Centre specialising in part-time study opened in 1982
Royal Charter granted in 1965; first 500 students enrol at Canterbury campus.
Colyer Fergusson Music Building opened in 2012.
Specialist postgraduate programmes at Athens launched in 2011.
Woolf Postgraduate College opened in 2008.

Location and Transport

Campuses in Canterbury and Medway and specialist postgraduate centres in Brussels, Paris Athens and Rome. The University also has a part-time centre in Tonbridge.
University of Kent is well connected to London (via road or high speed train) and continental Europe (via ferry or Eurostar).
The Canterbury campus is vibrant, friendly and cosmopolitan, 20 minutes walk from Canterbury city centre. The historic Medway campus has a lively atmosphere with award winning buildings, industry-standard facilities and a great community. There is also a shuttle bus provided by the University, which runs at regular intervals between the Canterbury and Medway campuses.
The Canterbury campus is on a direct bus route to the city centre and is close to both Canterbury East and Canterbury West train stations
The Medway campus is close to Chatham train station and regular buses service the campus from the station. Journey time to campus is approximately 15 minutes. Arriva buses also regularly service the campus.
The University of Kent, Brussels is located in a world centre for international affairs, close to a metro station, a train station and regular bus and tram services.
Our centre in Paris is at the Columbia Global Center (previously known as Reid Hall), in the heart of Montparnasse and a five-minute walk from the local metro station.
Kent’s centres in Athens and Rome are close to the main cultural sites and both centres have good bus connections to the surrounding areas.

Entry Standards

Applicants are considered solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, ethnic or national origin, age (subject to the University regulations on minimum age), disability, religion, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
The University aims to give such students equality of opportunity to enter. The University recognises that not all applicants have had an equality of educational opportunity and will consider applicants in the light of the opportunities available to them. The University will admit candidates who have the potential to succeed at degree level.

Course Flexibility

Fully modular degree programmes provide students with the opportunity to study a wide range of options.
Full and part-time study options available.
Many of Kent’s subject areas give students the opportunity to study or work abroad or spend a year in industry.
A vast range of degree combinations are available with joint degrees and major/minor degree subject options.
Foundation degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Top-up honours degrees also available.

Teaching Standards

Kent achieved the third highest score of 91% for overall student satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey (NSS).
All of our academic schools produce world-leading research, meaning our students learn directly from top-rated researchers.
Kent scored 89% for overall teaching satisfaction in the 2014 NSS.
Strong international focus helps students develop a global perspective to their learning.

Research Standards

University of Kent was ranked 17th in the UK for research intensity* in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. (*of 122 universities not including specialist institutions; rankings are taken from the Times Higher Education, Jan 2015.)
97% of Kent’s research is of international quality.
All of our academic schools are engaged in research deemed to be of international excellence and world-leading.

Academic Strengths

Regular access to academic staff, detailed and prompt feedback on work.
Kent has partnerships with a number of prestigious universities around the world offering many opportunities to study and work abroad.
Innovative and nationally recognised ‘Employability Points’ scheme encourages students to develop transferable skills through extra-curricular activities.
Regular talks and workshops in a range of related fields enable students to place their studies in a broader context.
Kent academics are research-active; our students learn from some of the most influential thinkers in their field.

Student Facilities

The Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus has a wealth of resources and services to support study and research across all subject areas. Its extensive print and electronic collections are specifically aimed at supporting the courses and subject areas taught at Kent. The Library is well equipped with hundreds of study spaces and PCs, loan laptops, wireless access and printing and photocopying facilities. There are silent and quiet study zones, a social learning zone with café and IT facilities, and bookable group study or viewing rooms. Students are also able to use the Drill Hall Library at the Medway campus.
The Drill Hall Library on the Medway campus is 184ft long and reportedly the longest library in Europe. It has hundreds of study spaces, zoned to provide silent, quiet and group study facilities plus extensive print and electronic resources. There is also a new library café, with four ‘diner’ style booths that seat between four and six students and are equipped with 40” LCD screens connected to a networked PC. Students are also able to use the Templeman Library at the Canterbury campus.
As well as hundreds of networked PCs across both the Canterbury and Medway campuses, the University also has a mobile webapp, which puts live PC availability, course timetables and other University essentials at our students’ fingertips. We offer free skills training workshops, online tutorials, the chance to earn a recognised IT qualification (ECDL) and many part-time work opportunities to enable students to gain experience, develop skills and enhance their CV.
The Sports Centre on the Canterbury campus has some of the best facilities in the university sector including a new cardio/fitness suite, physiotherapy clinic, three multi-use sports halls, a variety of playing fields, courts for squash, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis and netball, dance studio, 3G football pitch, cricket nets, astro-turf and grass pitches.
Students at the Medway campus have access to a wide range of facilities that are close to the campus including Medway Park. This regional centre of sporting excellence has fantastic facilities including an IAAF standard athletics track, gym and fitness suite, 25m pool, 12 court sports hall and three dance studios. Kent students receive discounted rates and access to free activities.
The Venue nightclub on the Canterbury campus is one of the best student facilities in the country. It has a capacity of 1,200 and is open four nights a week. The club caters for a range of music genres and there’s a full events programme with many guest appearances.
The University runs a free shuttle bus between the Canterbury and Medway campuses during term-time.