University of Kent

The University of Kent has an acceptance rate of approximately 73% to 85%, depending on the programme and year.

This relatively high rate reflects its inclusive admission policy, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants.

As per Glassdoor.com, the average salary for a University of Kent graduate is GBP 21,000 per year (Around INR 22.4 L). The range of the salary is GBP 17,000 – GBP 26,000 per year. Though the tuition fee of this university is slightly on the higher side, still the university is a great place for studies. Some of the top recruiters of this university's alumni are Deloitte, EY, HSBC, etc.

Yes, Kent University international students can work part-time while studying. As per the UK student visa, students can work 20 hours per week (degree level) and Below degree level students can work 10 hours per week. Popular part-time jobs in UK are Graphic Designer, Translator, Event Planner, Tour Guide, Teaching Assistant etc.

The University of Kent acceptance rate for Indian students is around 85%. Over the years, the acceptance rate of this university has ranged between 85% - 90%. This means that this university is easy to get into. So, the students meeting the entry requirements and having a good academic background have a higher chance of taking admission. For admission to UG courses, the applicants are required to have completed Class 12 and achieve an overall 65% - 75%. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, Indian applicants must have completed a UG degree with 60% - 55%.

Yes, there is one Indian student society at Kent University UK. It is a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich cultural heritage of India. It does the following:

• Celebrates major Indian national and religious events
• Aim to raise awareness of Indian culture among all members
• Assists new students in settling into university life
• Provides a platform for members to interact with prominent Indian professionals and personalities

Yes, the University of Kent is a leading research university with a majority of the REF submissions rated as world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021. A few of the university's key areas of research are:

• Creativity, Culture and Heritage
• Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing
• Cyber Security, Digital Technology, and Communication
• Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing
• Social Justice, Inequalities and Conflict

As per the official statistics, the University of Kent claims that there are 19,000+ students. But, as per the HESA facts, the total number of students enrolled at the university is 17,190. Of these, 13,860 were Undergraduates and 3,330 were postgraduates. As per the official facts, the student body at the university represents over 100 nationalities. UCAS states that the international student percentage is 16%.

In QS World University Rankings 2026, the University of Kent ranks at #397. There is a decline in the university's QS rankings. In the world rankings, according to Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, Kent University ranks at #351-400. According to U.S. News & World Report 2025, this university ranks at #618.