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About Kent - University of Kent
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About Kent
About Kent
We're ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve - join us in making the world a better place.
Welcome to the university of ambition
We stand for ambition, with our diverse community of staff and students committed to making a difference at regional, national and global level. It’s something we’re very proud of.
Our vision and values
Who we are
Our work is driven by our deep and abiding values, our pride in our past and the people and communities we serve.
Our students
Our students are at the heart of what we do - check out what life as a Kent student is like.
Student life
Our research
We are committed to research that addresses regional, national and international challenges.
Research and Innovation
Our creativity
Whatever you study we help to shine a light on imagination and innovation.
Creative Kent
Our Institutes
Our institutes play a major role in engaging with external partners and businesses.
Our institutes
Kent 2030
Through a big focus on Education Modernisation, we’re introducing a new approach to how students study at Kent. We've updated our modules and term dates so students can better balance life and study and are getting ready for the future with bigger initiatives.
Find out about Kent 2030
Our academic schools
Our academic schools have great freedom in how they work, enabling them to make decisions that best meet the needs of their students.
School of Computing
At the forefront of technological innovation and computer science.
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
Dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation through advanced study and hands-on application.
School of Arts and Architecture
A natural partnership of creative subjects, spanning architecture, design, film, media and drama.
School of Psychology
A community of psychologists who address complex challenges in mental health and human behaviour.
School of Economics, Politics and International Relations
A dynamic community, passionate about understanding the forces that shape our world.
School of Social Sciences
Explore how society works and tackle the challenging issues around how to make it better.
Kent Law School
Transform legal education through a critical, interdisciplinary approach that challenges traditional boundaries.
School of Humanities
Explore history, literature, creative writing and the study of ancient civilisations.
Kent Business School
A focus on transformative education informed by impactful research.
School of Natural Sciences
Uniting biosciences, conservation, chemistry, forensic science, and sports and exercise science.
Our locations
Canterbury
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)
Discover more about Canterbury
Medway
It has been exciting to immerse myself into the rich history of the Medway area. The campus might be small, but it’s big in character and close-knit charm!
Laurice Bagasbas,
BSc Business and Management
Discover more about Medway
Our recent achievements
Our News
Our Partnerships
We are proud of our strong regional and international collaborations supporting education, research and innovation.
See our regional partnerships below.
International Partnerships
Trailblazing Collaboration
Category:
Regional partnership
Growing Kent and Medway
Supports the region’s economic development.
Category:
Regional partnership
Creative Estuary
Helps drive the delivery of arts and culture across the region.
Category:
Regional partnership
Kent and Medway School
Directly serves our NHS and the health of the region, in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University.
Category:
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Eastern Arc
supports collaboration across research and innovation.
Category:
Regional partnership
Universities of Medway
A unique partnership between us, the University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church.
Jump to content
About Kent
About Kent
We're ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve - join us in making the world a better place.
Welcome to the university of ambition
We stand for ambition, with our diverse community of staff and students committed to making a difference at regional, national and global level. It’s something we’re very proud of.
Our vision and values
Who we are
Our work is driven by our deep and abiding values, our pride in our past and the people and communities we serve.
Our students
Our students are at the heart of what we do - check out what life as a Kent student is like.
Student life
Our research
We are committed to research that addresses regional, national and international challenges.
Research and Innovation
Our creativity
Whatever you study we help to shine a light on imagination and innovation.
Creative Kent
Our Institutes
Our institutes play a major role in engaging with external partners and businesses.
Our institutes
Kent 2030
Through a big focus on Education Modernisation, we’re introducing a new approach to how students study at Kent. We've updated our modules and term dates so students can better balance life and study and are getting ready for the future with bigger initiatives.
Find out about Kent 2030
Our academic schools
Our academic schools have great freedom in how they work, enabling them to make decisions that best meet the needs of their students.
School of Computing
At the forefront of technological innovation and computer science.
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
Dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation through advanced study and hands-on application.
School of Arts and Architecture
A natural partnership of creative subjects, spanning architecture, design, film, media and drama.
School of Psychology
A community of psychologists who address complex challenges in mental health and human behaviour.
School of Economics, Politics and International Relations
A dynamic community, passionate about understanding the forces that shape our world.
School of Social Sciences
Explore how society works and tackle the challenging issues around how to make it better.
Kent Law School
Transform legal education through a critical, interdisciplinary approach that challenges traditional boundaries.
School of Humanities
Explore history, literature, creative writing and the study of ancient civilisations.
Kent Business School
A focus on transformative education informed by impactful research.
School of Natural Sciences
Uniting biosciences, conservation, chemistry, forensic science, and sports and exercise science.
Our locations
Canterbury
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)
Discover more about Canterbury
Medway
It has been exciting to immerse myself into the rich history of the Medway area. The campus might be small, but it’s big in character and close-knit charm!
Laurice Bagasbas,
BSc Business and Management
Discover more about Medway
Our recent achievements
Our News
Our Partnerships
We are proud of our strong regional and international collaborations supporting education, research and innovation.
See our regional partnerships below.
International Partnerships
Trailblazing Collaboration
Category:
Regional partnership
Growing Kent and Medway
Supports the region’s economic development.
Category:
Regional partnership
Creative Estuary
Helps drive the delivery of arts and culture across the region.
Category:
Regional partnership
Kent and Medway School
Directly serves our NHS and the health of the region, in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University.
Category:
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Eastern Arc
supports collaboration across research and innovation.
Category:
Regional partnership
Universities of Medway
A unique partnership between us, the University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church.