University of Kent

Students' Union

Kent Union is the students’ union at the University of Kent. It is led by five elected full-time officers, and is overseen by a Trustee Board. All Kent students have the opportunity to become members of Kent Union upon enrolment and, if you’re a student at Medway, you also have the opportunity to join GK Unions. GK Unions is a partnership between the students’ unions of the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich and represents students studying at the Medway campus. 

University of Kent students on Whatuni say:

“Really helpful for international students.”

“Lots of activities from SU.”

“They do lots for us.”

Clubs and Societies

Kent Union and GK Unions offer a huge range of clubs and societies that cover all kinds of interests – cultural, performance, physical activity, politics and campaigning and special interest. There are also a number of academic societies which are free to join. There are over 50 sports clubs ranging from traditional sports to caving, sailing and windsurfing and even Quidditch!

University of Kent students on Whatuni say:

“Best way to meet people. Great selection of clubs.”

“Loads of societies to join.”

“Lots of choice and very sociable.”

City life

Canterbury

Canterbury is a cathedral city full of culture and heritage. It has a good mix of medieval and modern - traditional cobbled streets, quirky shops and cafés plus great shopping with all the major high street names and some great restaurants. With three universities based in the city, there’s a great student atmosphere so there’s always something going on!

You can enjoy river tours, theatre trips, museums and shopping during the day, while plenty of traditional pubs, student bars and clubs are open until the early hours, holding a range of student events most week nights. The coastal town of Whitstable is nearby where you will find beaches, water sports, and a number of boutique shops. If you feel like exploring further, trains run regularly to London, which is just under an hour away on the high-speed service.

Medway

The Medway campus is a short walk away from a cinema and shops, while the Medway towns of Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham are home to a number of theatres, galleries, bars, pubs and restaurants and host some spectacular cultural festivals. There are also regular trips to London clubs and various day trips organised by the University and students’ union. For those who enjoy sports, there is an ice rink, ski slope, go karting park and indoor roller skating rink, while nearby country parks are perfect for walking and cycling in the warmer weather. 

 University of Kent students on Whatuni say:

“Really love Canterbury. Spend a lot of time in town.”

“The city has everything you need and feels safe.”

“Nice town and good clubs/pubs.”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£3.00 - £3.50

per pint