Overview
What's New in U Kent?

5 September 2025: The University of Kent January 2026 deadlines have been released. Key dates include: Nov 10, 2025 – Postgraduate Research application deadline; Dec 8, 2025 – Postgraduate Taught application & fund transfer deadline; Jan 5, 2026 – Pre-CAS interview & CAS conditions deadline; Jan 12, 2026 – Term starts.

The University of Kent is a public research university based in Canterbury, UK. Established in 1965, it has two campuses across the UK: Canterbury and Medway. According to the Guardian University Guide and Complete University Guide league tables, the university is ranked among the top 60 universities in the UK. Currently, it has over 18,000 students from 150 countries. The University of Kent acceptance rate is around 85%.

The University of Kent offers MBA, MSc Architecture, MSc Mathematics, BA Philosophy, and B.Eng Electronic Engineering, among other flagship courses. To get into postgraduate courses at Uni Kent, Indian students need a 3-4 year bachelor’s degree with at least 55-60% marks. A minimum of 3 years of relevant leadership work experience is required for the University of Kent MBA. For admission to undergraduate programs at Kent Uni, Indian students need at least 65-75% marks in class 12. Additionally, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is also required. The annual tuition fees range from 20,000 to 27,700 GBP (23.32 to 32.30 lakhs INR) per year, depending on the program.

According to Collegedunia student reviews, the University of Kent gets a solid 8.8 rating out of 10.0. Its infrastructure and faculties are the most liked by the students and get a full 10-on-10 rating. Students also like its academics and social life, with solid ratings of 9.3 and 9.0 out of 10, respectively.

University of Kent Admissions 2025

With an acceptance rate of around 85%, Kent Uni admissions are not that selective. Applying early can further increase your admission chances. January and September are the two main intakes of this university, with an additional May intake for research courses.
Regional / National Accreditation
The University of Kent is a public research university recognized and accredited by official UK bodies. In the UK, universities are primarily subject to a national quality assurance system rather than regional accreditation as understood in some other countries (like the United States).
Professional Accreditation
The University of Kent has numerous professional accreditations for specific programs, including triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA) for its business school and accreditations from the British Computer Society and the British Psychological Society. The university's biology and biomedical science degrees are accredited by the Society of Biology and the Institute of Biomedical Science. Additionally, the university is recognized by the UK's Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).



Special Documents: University of Kent Student Data Form
I-20 (USA) / CAS (UK) Issuance
Pay minimum amount of money required tuition deposit - Submit financial documents for CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). One-Year tuition fees before travel.

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILABLE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Deferment is requested by email to the university, with your deposit carried forward.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER