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University of Kent Rankings 2025

Canterbury, Surrey, UK

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B++ Shiksha Grade
300 acre campus
Estd. 1965

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UKC Ranking Highlights
UKC University Ranking
UKC US News & World Report Ranking 2024
UKC The Guardian Ranking 2025
UKC The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025
UKC QS Ranking 2025
UKC THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024
UKC ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
UKC Course Ranking
UKC Student Reviews

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Ranking Highlights

Recognized globally as a leading global enterprise, University of Kent is dedicated to delivering academic excellence. The University of Kent has recieved an B++ rating by Shiksha Grading.

Even though there are multiple global ranking metrics available for students to check university rankings, what makes Shiksha Grading different is that Shiksha uses the aggregate of all the publicly available university and course rankings from top-ranking publishers and maps it into nine buckets, namely A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C++, C+, C. With this method, courses are graded on the basis of their availability at the college in a particular country and universities are graded by the countries.

Moving forward, according to 'University Ranking' category of QS 2025, University of Kent ranks #380, showing a downgrade from its previous ranking of #336 in 2024. University of Kent also ranks #401 in THE 'University Ranking' category 2024. As compared to the last year, University of Kent witnessed a declining trend in its THE (Times Higher Education) ranking which stood at #351 in 2023. Furthermore, University of Kent ranks #51 in The Complete University Guide 'University Ranking' category in 2025.

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US News & World Report Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Global Universities	541	576	577

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The Guardian Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
University	55	56	60
Accounting and Finance	32	49	53
Architecture	30	41	38
Business and Management	31	25	19
Economics	41	30	42
Electronic and Electrical Engineering	54	61	55
Journalism	44	42	– / –
Law	24	26	36
Media and Film Studies	50	61	65
Physics	44	44	40
Politics	37	40	35
Sociology and Social Policy	47	38	30

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The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
UK University	47	48	51
Accounting and Finance	37	40	38
Architecture	24	15	22
Art and Design	6	16	12
Biological Sciences	45	32	35
Business and Management Studies UK	37	34	39
Communication and Media Studies	14	35	22
Computer Science	43	35	40
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	50	45	42
Law	23	26	31
Mechanical Engineering	70	56	63
Physics and Astronomy	43	47	48
Psychology	29	36	33
Sociology	32	32	29

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QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Europe	– / –	162	171
World University	375	336	380
Accounting and Finance	251	301	– / –
Biological Sciences	501	551	– / –
Global MBA	151	151	– / –
Law and Legal Studies	251	251	– / –
Masters in Business Analytics	101	101	– / –
Masters in Supply Chain Management	51	51	– / –
Mathematics	451	451	– / –
Medicine	601	651	– / –
Politics	101	151	– / –
Sociology	151	151	– / –

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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
University	351	351	401
Arts and Humanities	201	201	201
Law	76	75	101
Life Sciences	251	251	251
PG Business and Economics	201	176	251
PG Computer Science	401	401	401
Psychology	49	69	89

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Universities	401	401	401
Law	201	201	– / –
Political Sciences	151	201	– / –
Sociology	151	151	– / –

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Course Ranking

University of Kent ranks well for its Masters in Supply Chain Management, Masters in Business Analytics, Psychology, and Law courses. In the previous years, University of Kent has been ranked among the top universities in the world for Masters in Supply Chain Management by QS. As per the QS, University of Kent ranks at #51 in 2024 for its Masters in Supply Chain Management courses. In 2023, this ranking stood at #51. Also, for QS Masters in Business Analytics raking category, University of Kent ranks at #101 position in 2024. Additionally, in THE 2024 ranking, the University of Kent is ranked #89 for Psychology.

Apart from the global ranking bodies, Shiksha has also graded University of Kent streams, such as Business & Management Studies, Law, and Humanities & Social Sciences with A grades. The presence of multiple rankings online can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.

More details around University of Kent courses and subject rankings are detailed in the below article.

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B.A.

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy	47	38	30
The Guardian - Politics	37	40	35
The Complete University Guide - Sociology	32	32	29
The Complete University Guide - Art and Design	6	16	12

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B.Arch

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Guardian - Architecture	30	41	38
The Complete University Guide - Architecture	24	15	22

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
The Guardian - Electronic and Electrical Engineering	54	61	55
The Complete University Guide - Electrical and Electronic Engineering	50	45	42
The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering	70	56	63
The Complete University Guide - Computer Science	43	35	40

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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.5

Part time work4

Post study jobs3

Quality of faculty4

Student Life4

Value for money3

Public transportation4.5

Safety5

Indian Food3

Permanent Immigration3

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2024

3.4

Triple crown accredited. Worth choosing! Hectic MBA program.

Tips: The staff and people in the university are very welcoming and kind! So far, it's been a great experience. The programme is very hectic and involves 9-5 classes every alternative week. The off week will be intense with assignments and other work. Working part-time with this programme is very challenging so better to avoid depending on part-time income. The course is very theoretical, it's up to you to learn new skills relevant to current market trends. I have received an MBA women in leadership scholarship from the university worth 25% of the tuition fee waiver. The university has many other scholarships for postgrads. It's a decent university to study in.

Likes (Safety): So far it's been the safest place. I live on campus and we go for a walk even at night anytime for instance at 3 AM and it is still safe. The campus has their own safe zone app for emergencies. It's pretty handy and easy to reach out for help. We go to the city at night, it's not crowded and calm most of the time yet I feel safe here. People are sweet and greet each other.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are very few options in vegetarian. Usually in any cafes, it's the same veg sandwich, mashed potato or wrap. No varieties on campus for Indian dishes in cafes or restaurants. Most restaurants serve British food with salad, sandwiches, burgers and plain food.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology - Batch of 2023

Insider's Perspective: A comprehensive course work with best professors.

Tips: The university is based in a small town, which is relatively quiet and slow, especially during the winter. Ideally, you join activity-oriented or cultural societies or clubs from the very beginning to have a decent social circle. Overall, I was satisfied with my course, adequate challenges to upskill my knowledge and mentored by some of the best professors.

Likes (Part time work): Part-time work is easier to find off campus than on campus. The hourly pay ranges from GBP 8-11/ hour. Managing part-time work with academics can be exhausting, however, if planned well, it can be managed. I would recommend familiarizing yourself with the academic expectations of your course before seeking part-time opportunities, to realistically evaluate how much time you can dedicate outside of your studies.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee for this course is relatively lower at the University of Kent compared to many other universities. The course is holistic and provides significant industry exposure which justifies the tuition fee. The most interesting parts of my degree include interacting with actual companies and understanding their people-function roles, also contributing to them through projects assigned as a part of training in the modules.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2024Read more

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What is University of Kent known for?

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The University of Kent is known for its strong emphasis on research excellence, particularly in fields like social sciences, law, business, arts, and humanities. It is renowned for its international focus, with campuses in the UK and France. The university has a diverse student body and offers a vib

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Is University of Kent, UK a better option than IIM Ahmedabad, India for doing MBA?

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It depends on your priorities, whether you choose the University of Kent, UK, or IIM Ahmedabad, India, for an MBA. IIM Ahmedabad is one of the best business schools in India and is known for its tough academic environment, strong alumni network, and excellent placement opportunities, especially with

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Is the University of Kent cheaper than Leeds Trinity University?

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The University of Kent and Leeds Trinity University have similar tuition fees for international students, typically ranging from £14,000 to £20,000 per year. However, Kent (Canterbury) may be slightly cheaper in terms of living costs compared to Leeds. Leeds offers a wider range of accommodation opt

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What are the top scholarships for Indian Students at the University of Kent and how to avail them?

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The University of Kent offers the Kent Future Student Scholarship for Indian students, providing a £5,000 discount on tuition fees for one-year postgraduate programs. To be eligible, applicants must be Indian citizens, apply for a full-time taught programme at a UK campus, and pay the tuition fee de

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Mehjabeen Hussain

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Will my campus life be better at University of Kent than staying off-campus?

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Staying on-campus at the University of Kent can provide a more immersive and vibrant campus life. You'll have easy access to university facilities, social events, and activities, making it easier to connect with fellow students and engage in university life. On-campus housing often fosters a sense o

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