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University of Kent

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Great time at the university, great course and facilities. The campus is beautiful and it offers a lot of fun ways to spend feee time.

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University of Kent Ranking


Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) #82
Heriot-Watt University #83
University of Suffolk #84
University of the Arts London (UAL) #85
University of Kent #86
Staffordshire University #87
Solent University, Southampton #88
Leeds Trinity University #89
Abertay University (Dundee) #90
University of Brighton #91

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University of Kent Hall Rankings


Riverside #1
Pavilion Court #2
Rhodaus Court #3
Pier Quays #4
Alma Court #5
Palamon Court #6
Turing College #7
Canterbury Student Village #8
Canterbury Student Manor #9
Keynes College #10

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1317501 On 27th October 15 verified Verified student

A generally fantastic university which endorses work/life balance and the need for its students to undergo a smooth transition from academic to professional life. Offering a wide range of degrees and expert knowledge from its staff, this will surely satisfy any prospective students wishing to embark on high class HE, just a short while from London without the extortionate cost of living within the capital. A great place to study also for international students, whose large amount every year helps both new internationals socialise with their compatriots to settle in, and existing students develop firm relationships with citizens from different geographical, cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I am always proud of being a member of this institution and will continue to be upon my graduation.

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Student Review: 3.8 /5
By member817340 On 23rd October 15 verified Verified student

millions of £ worth of investment in this top 20 university

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member417193 On 21st October 15 verified Verified student

Kent has a great atmosphere, with lots of active societies and a good students union.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member917126 On 20th October 15 verified Verified student

Really enjoy it here. Good facilities.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member517119 On 20th October 15 verified Verified student

This review is of the Medway campus.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member417036 On 20th October 15 verified Verified student

The campus is absolutely beautiful and there's always something going on. My lectures and seminars are always really interesting but sometimes the university has technology issues.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member1317021 On 19th October 15 verified Verified student

Beautiful town and vibrant community. Great on-campus facilities.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1217018 On 19th October 15 verified Verified student

Lovely campus, great teaching, interesting lectures.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member916979 On 19th October 15 verified Verified student

Extremely welcoming students and staff. Great career opportunities and support from staff and associated organisations. Wonderful student atmosphere.

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Student Review: 4.2 /5
By member1216923 On 18th October 15 verified Verified student

Found it very welcoming, classic 60s architecture and fantastic gym.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By ChrissiePanda On 6th October 15 verified Verified student

Lots of societies and sports to get involved in. Theres's something for everyone.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1016394 On 6th October 15 verified Verified student

Not been to the on-campus club but I have heard rumours that it isn't so great, and the drinks are very expensive. There are a great range of societies, all of which have friendly committees who are welcoming and are eager to get to know those who join. The Wifi is fantastic but it can take a little while to connect at first, but otherwise, it's perfect.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1016085 On 30th September 15 verified Verified student

Great staff, very friendly and would do anything to try and help, if you ever need them, they are there.

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Student Review: 4.8 /5
By member715982 On 29th September 15 verified Verified student

Great uni with everything you could possible want on campus. Lots of clubs and societies too.

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Student Review: 4 /5
By member1115892 On 28th September 15 verified Verified student

Lovely university, only downside is that societies are more aimed at people of an advanced level opposed to beginners.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member714646 On 12th August 15 verified Verified student

Great University! Great new and modern accommodation. The lecturers and academics is world class. Plenty of societies and sports clubs to join.

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member411766 On 31st July 15 verified Verified student

The campus isn't too big nor too small, plenty of bars and places to eat. Useful having an on-campus store and several careers offices. Lecturers and seminar leaders are always quick to respond by email and lecturers give easy access to resource information. No regrets about choosing this university.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member119752 On 3rd July 15 verified Verified student

Great vibe and an awesome university. I love it!

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member49718 On 2nd July 15 verified Verified student

Kent is great uni for those who want a mix between a city life and the country. It just a great uni! With great events!

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Student Review: 2.2 /5
By member119164 On 13th June 15 verified Verified student

You can study here, but social facilities are minimal at best, unless you have a friend in the union.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By Frankie On 22nd May 15 verified Verified student

It's a lovely campus that's gonna get way better once building work is finished. Union can be a pain but getting involved will help. Essentials is over priced.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member126898 On 24th April 15 verified Verified student

It has everything you could possibly want. Amazing campus, wonderful facilities, WiFi almost everywhere (every building has it), always bombarded with opportunities for jobs and career help, lots of bonus lectures and events, an active student union that genuinely care and succeed, a society for almost everything you could want and plenty of bars, clubs and places to eat!

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member116810 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

Kent has everything you need and more and is a fantastic university

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member116733 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

Do not accommodate the priority of study spaces on campus with areas where students are free to revise or eat. Social spaces indoors. Study spaces, openly designed, not suffocating.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member106727 On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

Good uni, shame about the abysmal teaching staff who are rubbish and some barely speak English

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Student Review: 3 /5
By lizzie On 23rd April 15 verified Verified student

I never have good wifi in my house. Makes things very difficult.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member46566 On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Great university, loads of restaurants with different cultural food to try, friendly people, nice area and helpful people. Wifi always worked, works everywhere on campus (this is useful because it's hard to get coverage in Canterbury anyway)

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Student Review: 2.5 /5
By mays100k On 22nd April 15 verified Verified student

Not great, but there's wifi everywhere (which is needed as there's no signal AT ALLL)

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Student Review: 3.7 /5
By member75895 On 30th March 15 verified Verified student

UKC is a really good uni, the lecturers are really helpful and enthusiastic about their subjects. The support for dyslexia is incredible! The sports facilities are good for almost all sports. The city is beautiful, however the night life is a bit drab, unless you love pubs.

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Student Review: 3.2 /5
By member85608 On 27th March 15 verified Verified student

Internet is inconsistent across campus, disconnects at random times and takes about 90 seconds to connect each and every time i open up my Macbook (I know of other Mac users who share the same problem)

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Student Review: 3 /5
By member75009 On 25th March 15 verified Verified student

Solid University, however, there still a very big room for improvement

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Student Review: 4.5 /5
By member44983 On 24th March 15 verified Verified student

i love it so much! everything is so accessible! facilities are great!

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member84980 On 24th March 15 verified Verified student

average teaching, average facilities, average student life, we are not students, we are money in the eyes of the executive staff of this uni. leaving in June and it won't be hard

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