Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Kent. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
Costs and entry
2 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Kent
The job market for the University of Kent's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Kent cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,820 a year; half of the University of Kent's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $27,406 and $30,234. Most courses last 42 months. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $31,648, social sciences $25,992.
How is the University of Kent ranked?
The University of Kent is ranked #397 by QS (2026), #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #401–500 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #49 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #80 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include English Language & Literature (#101) and Performing Arts (#101).
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Kent offer?
3 postgraduate courses across 2 fields; the largest are social sciences (2) and life sciences & biotechnology (1).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Kent's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.