UCAS - The University of Kent (K24)

The University of Kent (K24) Recruitment & Admissions Office Registry University of Kent Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ t: 01227 827272 f: 01227 827077 e: information@kent.ac.uk w: www.kent.ac.uk
For prospectus requests: t: 01227 827272, w: www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergrad/download.html

Campuses locations

University campuses at Canterbury & Medway (Chatham). Partner colleges:K College & Canterbury College

Campuses or associated colleges	Region
Main Site, University of Kent, Recruitment & Admissions Office	SOUTH EAST
Canterbury College, New Dover Road (Associated College)	SOUTH EAST
University of Kent at Medway, Medway Building, Chatham Maritime, University of Kent	SOUTH EAST
K College - Ashford, Jemmett Road (Associated College)	SOUTH EAST
K College - Tonbridge, Brook Street (Associated College)	SOUTH EAST

Notes

The University of Kent offers courses at its Canterbury campus and its Medway (Chatham)campus. Other higher education courses are offered in conjunction with two partner colleges: a)Canterbury College based in Canterbury and b)K College (a merger of South Kent College and West Kent College) based in Ashford, Folkestone and Tonbridge.
The 2012 National Student Survey (NSS) has confirmed the University Kent as a top UK university for student satisfaction with Kent placed third for overall satisfaction. The University of Kent has also achieved a top 10 position in the 2012 NSS for overall student satisfaction in 17 subjects, and is in the top 20 for 26 out its 36 subject areas. The University of Kent was ranked 22nd in the most recent Guardian University Guide. It was also recently described by Which? University as as a university 'that provides a wealth of European and international opportunities for study, work and travel, a stimulating and effective learning community that focuses on the individual and excellent research-led teaching'.
There are University Open Days from at the university's Canterbury campus on Saturday 6th July 2013, Wednesday 18th September 2013 and Saturday 5th October 2013 from 09.00 to 15.00 and at the Medway campus on on Saturday 22nd June 2012 and Saturday 12th Octcober 2013 from 09.00 to 15.00. Visitors should book places via www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/openday and bookings normally open one month prior to the open day. Potential applicants who are unable to attend the main open days can visit informally. For further information see www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit.

Interviews

Standard qualifications/non-UK applicants are NOT interviewed EXCEPT Computer Sci, I-T,Fine Art, ,Architecture,Journalism,Creative Events,Social Work

Compacts and networks

We undertake activities with schools and Colleges across Kent and South-East England and have specific links with partner schools in Kent and Medway

Record of achievement / Progress file

RoAs are not formally requested but students who are invited for interview may bring them along if available.

Accommodation

Percentage of first years requiring accommodation who can be accommodated in institution managed accommodation: 99

Estimated weekly cost of institution managed accommodation for 31-39 weeks:

including 1-2 meals a day, 0-7 days per week: £118.72 - £209.02
without meals: £99.12 - £153.86
en suite (without meals): £130.34 - £153.86

Links to further information

Accommodation	Careers advice and guidance
Fees	International students
Learning resources	Open days
Prospectus	Student help
Student life	University and college year
Faculties	Admissions Policy
Sports Facilities	Financial Information
Student Learning Advisory Service	'Student Life (Medway campus)

Total number of all students : 14950

Student numbers		Degree	HND/HNC/ Fd degree	Other
Total full-time undergraduate numbers		14355	400	195
Percentage of these who are	- on sandwich programmes	11	0	0
	- mature students	11	36	59
	- international students	18	25	100
Percentage ratio of male/female		47/53	46/54	27/73

Full-time student numbers by subject area	Degree	HND/HNC/ Fd degree	Other
Art & design, performing arts	940	85	15
Built environment	450	0	0
Business and management	1805	110	5
Combined	0	0	0
Education	0	0	0
Engineering and technology	325	0	0
Humanities	4180	40	95
Mathematical sciences, IT and computing	0	0	0
Medicine, dentistry and veterinary science	0	0	0
Science	3150	10	10
Social sciences	6600	70	75
Subjects allied to medicine	0	0	0

Overseas opportunities (excludes those on compulsory language course placements)

Number of students on a placement or study period abroad: 605

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