1,684 University of Kent reviews

This is a sub-par university. I studied at the University of Kent between 2021 and 2023 and graduated with a distinction but I leave dissatisfied with the experience. While initially there is a great deal of excitement and communication from the university, this rapidly ends once lectures commence. This may be because payments have been received, it does feel as though the university experience deteriorates after this initial period (though there may be other reasons I am not aware of). Communication then becomes sparse and and the course disorganised. Where the university really falls down is in planning and organisation. Frequent time table clashes occurred. Last minute changes to venues leaving students missing out on classes. Lectures booked at opposite ends of the campus meaning missing large chunks of the sessions. Lectures staring late and finishing early. Access to course module handbooks delayed. Exam and assignment results frequently released late yet there is no communication from the university to keep students informed and no apology. Further issues occur with technological failures when lecturers have been unable to communicate effectively due to problems with sound equipment. It is at these points when the university appears farcical - the idea that you can attend a course but not hear what is being said and pay for the experience - left students either laughing in disbelief or like me dejected and disheartened. When these matters are escalated there is little interest from the university which is unacceptable given the sums paid to access higher education. The general attitude seems to be one of disinterest and that the university is doing you a favour by allowing you to study. The university seems at odds with its own mission statement of standing for ambition. I saw no evidence of drive to improve. It is perfunctory and comfortable in it's mediocrity. It does have some very positive aspects, the grounds for example are lovely, it is housed in an old naval dockyard. The facilities are decent though not excellent. The canteen is nice, the food is ok, the seminar rooms comfortable, the digital platforms adequate. The university would have received a three start review, which is probably just about fitting, however, as and 10 colleagues and I are unable to attend the graduation ceremony, a once in a lifetime experience, due to a lack of capacity, two stars have been awarded. There is no pragmatic approach to resolving this last issue eg adding an extra row of chairs, considering standing room or planning for a more appropriate venue which could accommodate the graduates. Instead concreate and unhelpful thinking is applied which cements the university in its position - rigid, unhelpful and sub-par. I would not recommend studying here - I am certain you'll find a better experience elsewhere.

I really enjoy the course I am but could be improved with better student support for internships

I am really fond of Kent University! The fact it is a campus university really appeals to me and the business school facilities are amazing! Nice modern buildings and lots of experiences outside of just study. As a student who transferred into second year after completing my first year at another university I am really pleased with my decision as I am much happier here and I feel as though the teaching quality is of a high standards!

The best aspects of my uni experience so far is the friends I’ve made along the way. I’ve only been here a month but still have managed to meet some amazing people who I know I will be friends with for years to come. I’ve had some really great times with these people; spending time together, having fun but not just that, I’ve also had some meaningful and deep conversations with them that have helped me understand myself better. The worst aspect that I have experienced so far was some issues with the flats kitchen sink. It’s broken twice in a month but luckily seems to have been fixed properly now, whilst it was broken (for the second time) we couldn’t wash up or eat properly but this issue has now been resolved thankfully.

some buildings can be refurbished allocating lecture theatres to different courses and classes can be improved, as there is a lot of people doing psychology, and we have been allocated to gulbekien cinema for some lectures, which there isn't enough seats for all of us.

I think the student support is very impressive, with lots of services in place for those in need for mental health, physical, and educational support

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Lots on campus! Town is close, course is good. One of the best unis I looked at overall. Why I picked it :) Sports facilities are often overfilled and specific things like climbing walls, etc are missing. Sometimes difficult to follow everything that's on.

Couldn’t have been at a better university. The perfect balance of sea, country and town living.

Love the uni experience super fun and the intellectual stimulation is great.