University of Kent Rankings 2026

The University of Kent, situated in Kent, United Kingdom, is a semi-collegiate research-based public university. The University of Kent was formerly named the University of Kent at Canterbury. Its royal charter was granted on January 4, 1965. 

Approximately 15,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students make up Kent's student body. The University of Kent offers professional possibilities and openings to students who want to seek a part-time job while studying in order to boost their financial support for studying in the UK. 

The World University Rankings place its law, social sciences, psychology, and European teaching programs at #101, #58, #71, and #47, respectively. In addition to its main site in Canterbury, the institution also maintains affiliated campuses in Medway, Brussels, and Paris. For first-year students, there are more than 5400 rooms available with guaranteed accommodations. The main campus faces Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is situated in parkland only three miles from the city center. 

University of Kent World Rankings

Subject-Wise Ranking

According to QS Top Universities, the University of Kent is ranked #87 in the QS WUR Ranking by Subject 2023. According to THE subject-wise 2023 rankings, the University of Kent ranks 201-250 in Arts and Humanities, 301-400 in Engineering and Technology, 251-300 in Life Sciences, 601-800 in Physical Sciences, 176-200 in Business and Economics, 401-500 in Computer Science, and 151-175 in Social Sciences.

Employability Ranking

The rate of employability and career success for undergraduate students at the University of Kent was 95%, while for postgraduate students it was 92%.