In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Kent has been ranked 415th in the world and 42nd within the UK.

Inspire global ambition at the University of Kent, a top 50 UK university with outstanding teaching, modern facilities, award-winning student support and vibrant study locations. Over 18,000 students over 100 nations study across its two spacious UK campuses in Canterbury and Medway which are both less than one hour by train to London and close proximity to Europe.
We offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent International Scholarships awards worth up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards

The University is proud to have been shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year’ award at the Academic Employability Awards 2025. Kent’s nomination was for our groundbreaking work through Education Modernisation 2025. Students now undertake exams at the end of each term, freeing up holidays to gain work experience, and where possible students have one day off each week. Each module is mapped to employability outcomes, and Kent Business School students, as well as all undergraduate students have access to a guaranteed virtual internship, as well as many options with a year in industry.
Alongside networking, skills and training, our students have access to Kent’s extensive careers support. One-to-one advice, workshops and resources from our Careers and Employability Service – here’s what our graduates are doing now.