The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
Latest ranking updates for University of Kent
- 27 Sep, 2023: University of Kent ranks 401 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
- 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. University of Kent achieves place 49.
- 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #56.
- 15 Aug, 2023: University of Kent ranks 401 in the latest ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
University rankings
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- #35
- #48
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The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
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- #44
- #56
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The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #38
- #48
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CUG The Complete University Guide
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #401
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THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
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- #59
- #336
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
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- #36
- #301
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QS Employability Rankings
[Published 23 September, 2021]
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- #37
- #576
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
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- #30
- #401
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 15 August, 2023]
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- #30
- #797
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 22 June, 2022]
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- #26
- #489
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Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
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- #35
- #672
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 25 April, 2022]
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- #43
- #751
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NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #32
- #630
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
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- #53
- #341
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StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
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- #23
- #181
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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #29
- #411
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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- #26
- #221
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THE China Subject Ratings Overall
[Published 11 May, 2022]
Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings
Subject rankings
Agriculture
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- #508
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #13
- #351
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- Agriculture & Forestry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #12
- #15
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #41
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #12
- #16
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- Art & Design
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #29
- #201
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- Arts and Humanities
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #9
- #10
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- Creative Writing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #21
- #28
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #36
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #57
- #69
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Business
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- #28
- #251
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- Accounting & Finance
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #29
- #40
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- Accounting and Finance
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #39
- #49
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- Accounting and Finance
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #55
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- Business
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #26
- #34
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #351
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- Business & Management Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #26
- #176
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- Business and Economics
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #31
- #184
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- Economics & Business
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #31
- #201
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- Management
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #24
- #30
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- Marketing
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Computer Science
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- #26
- #35
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #44
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #29
- #351
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- Computer Science & Information Systems
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Education
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- #33
- #324
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Engineering
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- #35
- #45
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #17
- #151
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- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #24
- #401
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- Electrical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #31
- #728
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #27
- #401
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- Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #43
- #56
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
- #814
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- Technology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
Journalism & Media Studies
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- #28
- #35
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- Communication & Media Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #36
- #42
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- Journalism
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Languages & Literature
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- #34
- #44
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #48
- #56
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- English
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #25
- #101
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- English Language & Literature
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #25
- #35
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #18
- #23
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- German
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #26
- #35
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- Iberian Languages
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #14
- #18
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- Italian
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #13
- #16
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Law
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- #20
- #26
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #26
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #75
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- Law
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #33
- #201
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- Law
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #25
- #251
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- Law
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Mathematics
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- #17
- #23
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #34
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #28
- #451
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Medicine & Health
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- #35
- #401
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- Clinical Medicine
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #33
- #601
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
Natural Sciences
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- #24
- #32
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #31
- #501
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #564
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- Biological Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #41
- #58
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- Biology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #18
- #23
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #33
- #43
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #30
- #351
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- Environmental Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #565
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- Environmental Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #27
- #33
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- Geography & Environmental Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #45
- #601
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- Physical Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #34
- #886
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- Physical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #34
- #44
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #36
- #47
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- Physics & Astronomy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #16
- #19
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- Anthropology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #33
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- Anthropology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #14
- #18
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- Archaeology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #23
- #201
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- Archaeology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #38
- #44
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- Criminology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #23
- #30
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #38
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- Economics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #105
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #31
- #201
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #35
- #351
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- Economics & Econometrics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #26
- #201
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- Geography
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #9
- #22
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #27
- #31
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #45
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #13
- #16
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- Philosophy
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #21
- #26
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- Philosophy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #18
- #101
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- Philosophy
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #22
- #186
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- Philosophy
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #35
- #40
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #37
- #47
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #17
- #101
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- Politics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #29
- #36
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #69
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #12
- #87
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- Psychology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #71
- #91
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #14
- #101
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #20
- #217
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- Psychology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #11
- #16
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- Social Policy
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #11
- #51
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- Social Policy & Administration
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #27
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #31
- #294
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #15
- #21
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #16
- #22
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #25
- #32
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #22
- #112
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #34
- #151
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #23
- #151
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #12
- #17
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- Theology & Religious Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
Sports Science
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- #48
- #62
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- Sports Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #64
- #80
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- Sports Science
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Highest subject rankings for University of Kent
Creative Writing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10
Arts Visual & Performing
Architecture
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#15
Architecture, Building & Planning
Social Policy
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16
Social Studies & Humanities
Linguistics
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16
Languages & Literature
Chemistry
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23
Natural Sciences
Mathematics
The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23
Mathematics
Law
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26
Law
Marketing
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#30
Business
Communication & Media Studies
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35
Journalism & Media Studies
Computer Science
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35
Computer Science
Student Reviews for University of Kent
- Student satisfaction:
- 4.1 (based on 2385 student reviews)
“I chose to study in Kent because I wanted a serious university that was going to see my potential and push me forward, and Kent was that university. The teachers are very passionate about what they do, and their support for the students is top-notch. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the University of Kent to anyone.”
About University of Kent
PROS
- Students tend to be attracted to the idea of attending because of their considerable reputation as a research university. Graduation rates among their students are exceptionally high.
- Learners at Kent highlight the beautiful campus grounds, being located in vibrant and green parkland.
- The professors are true experts in their field, and the common opinion is that they always take time out of their busy day to help students with any issues they have with their assignments.
CONS
- Numerous students have pointed out that the mental health services need to be improved, as many students suffer stress crises due to their high workload.
Key facts
- Foundation year:
- 1965
- Telephone:
- +44 1227 764000
- Address:
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- University of Kent, Registry
- CT2 7NZ, Canterbury
- England UK
- Website:
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/
- Social:
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Kent
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comparative Literature - BA | 100/100 (8 student reviews) |
| 2 | Religious Studies - BA | 97/100 (22 student reviews) |
| 3 | Philosophy and Management - BA | 96/100 (20 student reviews) |
| 4 | Law and Philosophy - LLB | 96/100 (20 student reviews) |
| 5 | Philosophy and Politics - BA | 96/100 (20 student reviews) |
| 6 | Classical & Archaeological Studies - BA | 95/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 7 | Classical Studies - BA | 95/100 (13 student reviews) |
| 8 | Politics and International Relations with a Language - BA | 95/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 9 | Comparative Literature and Drama - BA | 95/100 (15 student reviews) |
| 10 | Comparative Literature and Film - BA | 95/100 (15 student reviews) |
Source: Own analysis based on data of National Student Survey (NSS) 2022
TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Kent
| Course | Median Salary (15 months after graduation) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics with Data Science with a Year in Industry - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 2 | Data Science with a Year in Industry - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 3 | Data Science with a Foundation Year - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 4 | Digital Design with a Year in Industry - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 5 | Digital Design with a Year Abroad - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 6 | Computer Science with a Year in Industry - BSc | £32,000.00 |
| 7 | Artificial Intelligence with a year in Industry - BSc | £30,000.00 |
| 8 | Health and Social Care - BA | £30,000.00 |
| 9 | Software Engineering with a Year In Industry - BSc | £30,000.00 |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry - BEng | £27,000.00 |
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews
Below you see the results of University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall student satisfaction
72
/100
696 total respondents
Source: National
Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 252 students of University of Kent participated in the survey.
Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Kent in comparison to the average for all UK universities.
Overall score: 75.0
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology
Student composition of University of Kent
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
- Business and Management:
- 2280
- Law:
- 1530
- Biosciences:
- 1165
- Psychology:
- 1095
- Sociology:
- 1030
- Computing:
- 905
- Economics:
- 760
- Politics:
- 610
- History:
- 590
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
- 550
- Mathematical Sciences:
- 545
- English Studies:
- 525
- Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
- 515
- architecture, building and planning:
- 480
- Chemistry:
- 410
- Physics and Astronomy:
- 395
- Sport and Exercise Sciences:
- 390
- languages and area studies :
- 375
- Creative Arts and Design:
- 335
- Anthropology:
- 245
- Social Policy:
- 235
- Performing Arts:
- 195
- Classics:
- 180
- allied health:
- 135
- Philosophy:
- 135
- Mechanical Engineering:
- 115
- medicine (non-specific):
- 110
- education and teaching:
- 85
- Theology and Religious Studies:
- 45
- Archaeology:
- 25
- geography, earth and environmental studies:
- 15
- China:
- 210
- Nigeria:
- 180
- Malaysia:
- 145
- India:
- 145
- Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
- 135
- United States:
- 125
- United Arab Emirates:
- 105
- Kenya:
- 90
- Canada:
- 90
- Thailand:
- 70
- Pakistan:
- 55
- Turkey:
- 55
- Ghana:
- 50
- Jordan:
- 50
- Mauritius:
- 45
- Bahrain:
- 45
- Korea (South):
- 40
- Bermuda:
- 30
- Norway:
- 30
- Switzerland:
- 30
- Egypt:
- 25
- Saudi Arabia:
- 25
- Singapore:
- 25
- Botswana:
- 25
- Russia:
- 20
- Japan:
- 20
- Sri Lanka:
- 20
- Qatar:
- 20
- Tanzania:
- 20
- Lebanon:
- 15
- Kuwait:
- 15
- Iran:
- 15
- Vietnam:
- 15
- Taiwan:
- 15
- South Africa:
- 15
- Cayman Islands:
- 15
- Trinidad and Tobago:
- 15
- Uganda:
- 15
- Zimbabwe:
- 15
- Bangladesh:
- 15
- Maldives:
- 10
- Mexico:
- 10
- Argentina:
- 10
- Indonesia:
- 10
- Australia:
- 10
- Zambia:
- 10
- Brazil:
- 10
- Barbados:
- 10
- Bahamas, The:
- 10
- Colombia:
- 5
- Peru:
- 5
- Chile:
- 5
- Albania:
- 5
- Costa Rica:
- 5
- Sint Maarten (Dutch part):
- 5
- Syria:
- 5
- Oman:
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Ranking publishers
The Times/CAO, HEA
The Times and The Sunday Times
- Published:
- 16 September, 2022
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:
- Student to Staff Ratio: 15%
Entry Standards: 15%
Expenditure per Student: 5%
Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects)
NSS - Teaching: 8%
NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8%
NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4%
Career Prospects: 15%
Value added: 15%
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:
- Entry Standards 12.5%
Student Satisfaction 18.75%
Student-Staff Ratio 12.5%
Research Quality 12.5%
Research Intensity 6.25%
Academic Service Spending 6.25%
Facilities Spending 6.25%
Graduate Prospects 12.5%
Degree Completion Rate 12.5%
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Rogers Digital Media
U-Ranking
Wallstreet Journal USA & THE Times Higher Education, UK
RUY
América Economía
Perspektywy
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
- 30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
- Employability (survey) 100%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
- Published:
- 16 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
- Research Reputation 66,6%
Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Published:
- 25 January, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
- Proportion of international students 25%
Proportion of international staff 25%
Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25%
University’s international reputation 25%
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
RUF
Sapiens Research
Thomson Reuters
- Published:
- 23 October, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:
- Patent Volume 33%
Patent Citations 34%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%
- Published:
- 30 April, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:
- Patent volume 11.11%
Patent success 11.11%
Global patents 11.11%
Patent citations 11.11%
Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11%
Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11%
Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11%
Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
Careers360
Us News
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 28 November, 2022
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- **Quality of Education 10%**
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
**Quality of Faculty 40%**
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
**Research Output 40%**
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
**Per Capita Performance 10%**
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Forbes
Payscale
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):
- Ranking is based on ROI
- Published:
- 11 November, 2021
Washington Monthly
Kiplinger
The Princeton Review
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Scientific Impact
Number of Publications
Collaboration
Open Access
Gender Diversity
Scimago Institutions
- Published:
- 06 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- **Research Performance: 40%**
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
**Quality of Education: 25%**
**Alumni Employment: 25%**
**Quality of Faculty: 10%**
MONEY
Nature Index
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- **Research Productivity: 25%**
- \# Articles last 11 years: 10%
- \# Articles current year: 15%
**Research Impact: 35%**
- \# Citations last 11 years: 15%
- \# Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average \# citations last 11 years: 10%
**Research Excellence: 40%**
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- \# Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- \# Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- **Teaching: 40%**
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
**Research: 40%**
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
**International Diversity: 10%**
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
**Financial Sustainability: 10%**
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
StuDocu
- Published:
- 06 September, 2021
4icu
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
- Published:
- 11 August, 2022
Webometrics
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%
