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Kent University
Kent University is spread over three campuses in the county of Kent and provides undergraduate and postgraduate students with quality learning and research. Obtaining university status in 1965, Kent University has its main campus in the charming city of Canterbury.
There are more than 14,000 students at the The University of Kent, over 10 per cent of which come from outside the European Union. In addition, the female to male ratio of the total student body is 54:46.
There are three faculties comprising 18 departments at the University of Kent and an exciting array of courses available. The three schools include the:
• School of Humanities
• School of Science, Technology and Medical Studies
• School of Social Sciences
Kent University Campus Life
The three campuses under the Kent University umbrella are the Canterbury Campus, Medway Campus, and Tonbridge Campus. Medway is also shared by the University of Greenwich in southeast London, while Tonbridge Campus offers part-time courses.Facilities at the Kent University campuses are excellent, particularly at Canterbury and Medway, the latter of which offers exceptional sporting facilities. Canterbury Campus is self-contained and boasts a comprehensive Students' Union, the Templeman Library, the Medical Centre, computing services, and shops, banks, eateries, bars and the 'Venue' nightclub.
In addition, there are excellent library facilities at each campus, while accommodation is guaranteed in halls of residence for first year graduates at Canterbury, as well as tasteful student flats and shared houses at all campuses.
The city of Canterbury
Canterbury is a World Heritage city and a hugely important Christian one at that, being the centre of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Canterbury Cathedral is without doubt the star attraction and Bell Harry tower dominates the town.Much of the town centre is pedestrianised, where shopping options abound and theatres, fashionable cafes, fine restaurants and numerous traditional pubs and modern bars congregate, making it ideal for a student to be based.
Student Loans
Kent University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.
