Fees and living costs

Studying for a degree is an investment in your future. We are committed to delivering highquality teaching and providing first-class facilities.

The cost of studying at university is made up of two main elements: academic costs and living costs. What you spend during your time at university can vary depending on your course, where you choose to live and your lifestyle.

Academic costs

Tuition fees

The tuition fees you are charged depend on whether you are classed as a ‘home/UK’ student or an ‘international student’. Your tuition fee-paying status depends on a number of factors, including your nationality and residency. The University will assess your status and charge the appropriate fees.

Tuition fees will be confirmed on our website, www.kent.ac.uk/ug/fees so please check the site regularly.

Tuition fees are due at the start of each academic year. If you receive a UK Government tuition fee loan, you do not have to arrange payment as this is paid directly to the University. To find out more about how the scheme works see www.gov.uk/student-finance

Books and course materials

You need to buy your own books and course materials, including printer and photocopying credits. The bulk of this expenditure generally comes in the first term, but you can reduce costs by buying second-hand books.

Information about any exceptional costs, such as field trip fees, are given on the individual course pages on our website. See www.kent.ac.uk/ug for more details.

Studying abroad

If you are studying abroad for a full academic year, the tuition fee payable to Kent is currently 15% of your normal fee. You don’t pay any tuition fees to the partner university. If you are only studying abroad for one term, you will pay the normal full year’s tuition fee to Kent.

Year in industry

If your programme includes a year in industry, for that year, the tuition fee payable to Kent is currently 15% of your normal fee.

Living costs

Living costs include food, clothes, accommodation, socialising, travel, etc. The living costs calculator on our website can help you to estimate the expenses you may incur while studying. See www.kent.ac.uk/ug/studentcosts

Accommodation

All prices below are for 2022/23. Prices for 2023/24 will be available on our website, www.kent.ac.uk/ accommodation from January 2023.

Costs for self-catering accommodation at Canterbury range from £5,035 up to £8,619 per academic year (a contract of 39 weeks). A small number of shared twin rooms are available starting at £4,095. Part-catered options range from £5,616 to £8,648 per academic year (a contract of 31 to 37 weeks). If you are a KMMS student, please see our website for details.

2022/23 costs for the Medway accommodation at Pier Quays have not yet been published. (In 2021/22, costs were £5,070 for a 39-week contract.) For the latest details see www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/medway

Students in privately rented accommodation pay around £85 to £130 per week, for a 52-week rental, plus additional costs for utilities and broadband.