Canterbury - University of Kent
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Canterbury - University of Kent
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Canterbury and Kent
About Canterbury and Kent.
Canterbury has the highest student population in the UK. So you don't just have to take our word for it! Discover the perfect place for your student journey.
Where is Canterbury?
Haven't visited Canterbury before? Don't worry! We are easy to find and just as easy to get to.
You can find us in Kent, in the South East of the UK. London is just an hour away by train, and we are the closest UK city to mainland Europe, so you can get to Paris within just two hours.
Our city is not only well connected to world capitals, we are surrounded by coast and countryside, with plenty of space to clear your head and explore nature. You get the best of both worlds!
How to get here
Come and visit us
Take the tour
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Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Student life
Watch the video
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History and heritage
Canterbury is a historic city with many tales to tell. As you explore the city, you find yourself surrounded in history. Explore medieval alleyways and cobbled streets, all before you reach our world-famous Canterbury Cathedral - one of our three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the venue of your graduation!
Above all else, Canterbury's history is one of stories. From Marlowe, to Dickens, to Chaucer, Canterbury has inspired stories that have stood the test of time. Of course, the University of Kent is home to two Nobel Laureates.
What better place to start your journey, and tell your own story? So many great stories start with Canterbury, why shouldn't yours?
×
Plenty to do, lots to see.
Shopping
Canterbury's Whitefriars shopping centre brings you all the biggest names in retail. If that's not your thing, Canterbury is covered in independent shops, from vintage to vinyl, we have it all!
Eating out
Grab a pizza, burger or fajitas in the high street or sample sushi, meze or fresh seafood in a local restaurant. Canterbury has a global offering of food on every corner.
Staying out
Canterbury has plenty to offer for nightlife. There's loads of clubs, including Club Chemistry, with music across 3 floors. And countless bars and pubs throughout historic alleys and back streets.
Arts and culture
There's everything from galleries and museums, to theatres and cinema. The Marlowe plays host to the biggest names in theatre and comedy and cinemas cover everything, independent to Hollywood.
Green spaces
We aren't called 'The Garden of England' for nothing! There is nature all around us and 350 miles of coastline to explore. Nearby, Blean's ancient woodland is home to UK's only wild Bison.
Stay connected
London is just an hour away by train. But you don't have to just stop there. We are well connected across Kent, with easy access to seaside towns such as Whitstable and Margate.
Shopping
Canterbury's Whitefriars shopping centre brings you all the biggest names in retail. If that's not your thing, Canterbury is covered in independent shops, from vintage to vinyl, we have it all!
Eating out
Grab a pizza, burger or fajitas in the high street or sample sushi, meze or fresh seafood in a local restaurant. Canterbury has a global offering of food on every corner.
Staying out
Canterbury has plenty to offer for nightlife. There's loads of clubs, including Club Chemistry, with music across 3 floors. And countless bars and pubs throughout historic alleys and back streets.
Arts and culture
There's everything from galleries and museums, to theatres and cinema. The Marlowe plays host to the biggest names in theatre and comedy and cinemas cover everything, independent to Hollywood.
Green spaces
We aren't called 'The Garden of England' for nothing! There is nature all around us and 350 miles of coastline to explore. Nearby, Blean's ancient woodland is home to UK's only wild Bison.
Stay connected
London is just an hour away by train. But you don't have to just stop there. We are well connected across Kent, with easy access to seaside towns such as Whitstable and Margate.
A welcoming community
I like Canterbury. You see everyone there – students, locals, tourists – and I like diversity because that’s what I grew up with.
Gul Afroz Moin,
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Now you know our city, discover our campus.
Beautiful, unique, peaceful, green. Canterbury campus. Built on 300 acres of parkland, with views over the historic city of Canterbury, it's an idyllic place to study.
Kent Union
With 250+ societies, there is something for everyone. Whether your passion is sport or sustainability, you’re a foodie or keen on gaming, Kent is the perfect place to find your community.
Nightlife
Campus is home to 'the Venue' - Canterbury's biggest nightclub with nights covering all genres. Each college also has its own bar, so a good night out is never too far away.
Welcoming. Dynamic. Home.
Our community is made up of people from different backgrounds, of different ages and from over 100 nationalities. As great as our campus is, nothing beats the people you'll meet here.
Chat to a student
Places to eat
Our food reflects our diversity, have a full-English breakfast, Caribbean for lunch and Greek for dinner, all on campus! Rutherford offers £3 hot meals, so you never have to break the bank.
A place for headspace
Our green spaces on campus offer a chance to clear your head. The blend of campus and nature makes it perfect for studying and socialising. And we are committed to keeping it that way.
Sustainability at Kent
Student accommodation- your home from home.
An unforgettable experience
Whether it’s cooking up a feast or watching a film, you’ll find some of your best friends and have some of your best times in your uni accommodation.
Find your room.
Everything on your doorstep
You can walk everywhere on our campuses from whichever room you choose – super easy for those 9am lectures...
Living on campus
Free sports membership for residents
All students living in campus accommodation receive free sport and fitness membership for their first year at either Canterbury or Medway.
Sport and fitness memberships
Hear from our students
Colleges - what it means for you.
We are one of only a handful UK Universities to have a collegiate system. All students and academic staff belong to a college, find out what it means for you.
Your community
Colleges are usually based on accommodation, meaning you are in a community with people from different courses and different societies, who you may have never met otherwise.
Starting your journey
Our first job is helping you make the step up to university life. You college works with accommodation and community services to ensure you hit the ground running at Kent.
Guidance and support
We offer informal, friendly advice and can be a first point of contact to direct you to other specialist support services on the campuses and in your local community.
Feeling safe and welcome
We want to create a diverse, inclusive and safe student community and do not tolerate any form of bullying or harassment, with lots of safety provision on our campuses and in the community.
Ready to choose Canterbury? Take the first step and find your course.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Jump to content
Canterbury and Kent
About Canterbury and Kent.
Canterbury has the highest student population in the UK. So you don't just have to take our word for it! Discover the perfect place for your student journey.
Where is Canterbury?
Haven't visited Canterbury before? Don't worry! We are easy to find and just as easy to get to.
You can find us in Kent, in the South East of the UK. London is just an hour away by train, and we are the closest UK city to mainland Europe, so you can get to Paris within just two hours.
Our city is not only well connected to world capitals, we are surrounded by coast and countryside, with plenty of space to clear your head and explore nature. You get the best of both worlds!
How to get here
Come and visit us
Take the tour
×
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Student life
Watch the video
×
History and heritage
Canterbury is a historic city with many tales to tell. As you explore the city, you find yourself surrounded in history. Explore medieval alleyways and cobbled streets, all before you reach our world-famous Canterbury Cathedral - one of our three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the venue of your graduation!
Above all else, Canterbury's history is one of stories. From Marlowe, to Dickens, to Chaucer, Canterbury has inspired stories that have stood the test of time. Of course, the University of Kent is home to two Nobel Laureates.
What better place to start your journey, and tell your own story? So many great stories start with Canterbury, why shouldn't yours?
×
Plenty to do, lots to see.
Shopping
Canterbury's Whitefriars shopping centre brings you all the biggest names in retail. If that's not your thing, Canterbury is covered in independent shops, from vintage to vinyl, we have it all!
Eating out
Grab a pizza, burger or fajitas in the high street or sample sushi, meze or fresh seafood in a local restaurant. Canterbury has a global offering of food on every corner.
Staying out
Canterbury has plenty to offer for nightlife. There's loads of clubs, including Club Chemistry, with music across 3 floors. And countless bars and pubs throughout historic alleys and back streets.
Arts and culture
There's everything from galleries and museums, to theatres and cinema. The Marlowe plays host to the biggest names in theatre and comedy and cinemas cover everything, independent to Hollywood.
Green spaces
We aren't called 'The Garden of England' for nothing! There is nature all around us and 350 miles of coastline to explore. Nearby, Blean's ancient woodland is home to UK's only wild Bison.
Stay connected
London is just an hour away by train. But you don't have to just stop there. We are well connected across Kent, with easy access to seaside towns such as Whitstable and Margate.
Shopping
Canterbury's Whitefriars shopping centre brings you all the biggest names in retail. If that's not your thing, Canterbury is covered in independent shops, from vintage to vinyl, we have it all!
Eating out
Grab a pizza, burger or fajitas in the high street or sample sushi, meze or fresh seafood in a local restaurant. Canterbury has a global offering of food on every corner.
Staying out
Canterbury has plenty to offer for nightlife. There's loads of clubs, including Club Chemistry, with music across 3 floors. And countless bars and pubs throughout historic alleys and back streets.
Arts and culture
There's everything from galleries and museums, to theatres and cinema. The Marlowe plays host to the biggest names in theatre and comedy and cinemas cover everything, independent to Hollywood.
Green spaces
We aren't called 'The Garden of England' for nothing! There is nature all around us and 350 miles of coastline to explore. Nearby, Blean's ancient woodland is home to UK's only wild Bison.
Stay connected
London is just an hour away by train. But you don't have to just stop there. We are well connected across Kent, with easy access to seaside towns such as Whitstable and Margate.
A welcoming community
I like Canterbury. You see everyone there – students, locals, tourists – and I like diversity because that’s what I grew up with.
Gul Afroz Moin,
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Now you know our city, discover our campus.
Beautiful, unique, peaceful, green. Canterbury campus. Built on 300 acres of parkland, with views over the historic city of Canterbury, it's an idyllic place to study.
Kent Union
With 250+ societies, there is something for everyone. Whether your passion is sport or sustainability, you’re a foodie or keen on gaming, Kent is the perfect place to find your community.
Nightlife
Campus is home to 'the Venue' - Canterbury's biggest nightclub with nights covering all genres. Each college also has its own bar, so a good night out is never too far away.
Welcoming. Dynamic. Home.
Our community is made up of people from different backgrounds, of different ages and from over 100 nationalities. As great as our campus is, nothing beats the people you'll meet here.
Chat to a student
Places to eat
Our food reflects our diversity, have a full-English breakfast, Caribbean for lunch and Greek for dinner, all on campus! Rutherford offers £3 hot meals, so you never have to break the bank.
A place for headspace
Our green spaces on campus offer a chance to clear your head. The blend of campus and nature makes it perfect for studying and socialising. And we are committed to keeping it that way.
Sustainability at Kent
Student accommodation- your home from home.
An unforgettable experience
Whether it’s cooking up a feast or watching a film, you’ll find some of your best friends and have some of your best times in your uni accommodation.
Find your room.
Everything on your doorstep
You can walk everywhere on our campuses from whichever room you choose – super easy for those 9am lectures...
Living on campus
Free sports membership for residents
All students living in campus accommodation receive free sport and fitness membership for their first year at either Canterbury or Medway.
Sport and fitness memberships
Hear from our students
Colleges - what it means for you.
We are one of only a handful UK Universities to have a collegiate system. All students and academic staff belong to a college, find out what it means for you.
Your community
Colleges are usually based on accommodation, meaning you are in a community with people from different courses and different societies, who you may have never met otherwise.
Starting your journey
Our first job is helping you make the step up to university life. You college works with accommodation and community services to ensure you hit the ground running at Kent.
Guidance and support
We offer informal, friendly advice and can be a first point of contact to direct you to other specialist support services on the campuses and in your local community.
Feeling safe and welcome
We want to create a diverse, inclusive and safe student community and do not tolerate any form of bullying or harassment, with lots of safety provision on our campuses and in the community.
Ready to choose Canterbury? Take the first step and find your course.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate