University of Kent

Yes, the applicants are required to meet the University of Kent standard English language requirements. So, for this, they can submit an IELTS score. However, there is a catch to this, as Indian students who are applying for undergraduate programs and have achieved a final score of a minimum 70% in their Class 12 English exam from either CBSE or CISCE boards and those who have studied at an English-medium school shall be considered for exemption from English language requirements, on a case-to-case basis.

However, the University of Kent IELTS requirement at the undergraduate and postgraduate level is given below along with other English language test scores.

Note: The scores given above are the general scores and exceptions may be applicable to these.

University of Kent is a favorable destination among international students. It has a student body representing over 157 nationalities. It offers globally recognised degrees, a cosmopolitan student community and exciting work opportunities. The University of Kent is known to provide outstanding student support and aims to give students top-class academic and personal support. Also, the University of Kent is a popular destination for Indian students and it has over 100 students from India studying in a variety of programs. Various undergraduate and graduate courses are offered by the University of Kent. Around 140 undergraduate and more than 250 postgraduate courses are offered by the University of Kent. Read: Top Reasons to Study in the UK

The University of Kent entry requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate

• Students must have completed Class 12 Higher Secondary School Certificates (Intermediate Examination Certificate / Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate)

• Generally, the University of Kent requires students to achieve at least 65% - 75% overall in their Class 12 examinations, depending on the examination board and the intended programme of study. However, note that some courses may state specific grade and subjects requirements

Postgraduate

• Generally, Indian students should have completed a 3 or 4-year undergraduate degree at an accredited university or college. Also, note that general bachelor’s degrees can sometimes get considered. But, the exact requirements shall depend on the postgraduate degree to which an applicant is applying to and the institution where they have studied

• For programs that need a 2:1, the University of Kent asks for a first-class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0 / 10 or 60%. Also, note that students from the top institutions shall be considered with a high-second class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5 / 10 or 55%

• For programs that require 2:2, the University of Kent asks for a high second class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5 / 10 or 55%

Apart from the academic requirements, students are required to meet the English language requirements as well. They can submit IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores. However, the exemption is applicable for undergraduate applicants who have achieved a final score of at least 70% in their Class 12 English exam from either CISCE or CBSE boards and those who have studied at an English-medium school.

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Yes. University of Kent’s Careers and Employability team does the job of improving and enhancing the student-employer connect. There are various career fairs that are organized by University of Kent in collaboration with other Universities such as University of Portsmouth, Canterbury Christ Church University, The University of Buckingham, etc. Through these career fairs employers get a chance to meet and talk to a pool of student talent, host live presentations, build brand through visual stand design and content, etc. The University also provides various placement and internship schemes that further improve student-employer connections.