University of Kent

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.

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.

The University of Kent MBA admission requirements are given below:

• A minimum of second-class UK degree or an internationally equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years' appropriate and relevant leadership work experience
• An individual online interview will also take place
• High B2 level English: IELTS score of 6.5 minimum / PTE Academic of 67

The University of Kent ranking in the UK is among the Top 100 Universities. Also, in UK, this university ranks at #60 in the Guardian rankings and #52 as per The Complete University Guide rankings 2025. In the CUG rankings 2026, Kent University UK ranking is #49. This shows that in 2026 this university's position has improved. 

If we consider the below comparison table, the University of East Anglia is better than the University of Kent based on the global, country, and continental-specific rankings. As per the unofficial source, the University of East Anglia ranked #397 among Global universities whereas the University of Kent ranked #577. The rankings are based on various factors however, students also must consider tuition cost, career opportunities, academic structure, and campus life rather than just rankings. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two: