Rankings of University of Kent

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

    • #35 
    • #48 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #56 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #336 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #37 
    • #576 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #401 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #797 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #489 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #672 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #751 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #630 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #341 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #23 
    • #181 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #411 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #221 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #508 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #351 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #41 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #12 
    • #16 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #201 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #36 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #69 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #28 
    • #251 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #40 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #49 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #55 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #351 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #176 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #184 
    Economics & Business
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #26 
    • #35 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #351 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #33 
    • #324 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #35 
    • #45 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #401 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #728 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #401 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #56 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #814 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #28 
    • #35 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #42 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #34 
    • #44 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #56 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #101 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #35 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #20 
    • #26 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #75 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #17 
    • #23 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #34 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #35 
    • #401 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #601 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #24 
    • #32 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #501 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #564 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #58 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #43 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #351 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #565 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #601 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #886 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #16 
    • #19 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #44 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #105 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #351 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #22 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #31 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #45 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #26 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #186 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #40 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #36 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #69 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #87 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #91 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #217 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #16 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Social Policy & Administration
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #151 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #294 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #21 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #22 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #112 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #17 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #48 
    • #62 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #80 
    Sports Science
    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:
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)

    • 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)
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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

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

Student composition of University of Kent

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:
5
Israel:
5
Iraq:
5
Philippines:
5
Nepal:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Kazakhstan:
5
Brunei:
5
Tunisia:
5
Sudan:
5
Rwanda:
5
Mozambique:
5
Morocco:
5
Cameroon:
5
Algeria:
5

Campuses of University of Kent

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FAQ

University of Kent ranks #32 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Kent ranks #1 in Canterbury in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Canterbury.

University of Kent is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 24 rankings of University of Kent.

University of Kent achieved #48 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Kent.

University of Kent achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #1 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Forensic Science). See all subject rankings for University of Kent.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Kent ranks #1 among universities in Canterbury and #32 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Kent.

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