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University of Kent
About
The University of Kent is a public research university in Kent, England. Founded by royal charter in 1965, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent served as its first Chancellor.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 397 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 53 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 15,680
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 28%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
28 subjectsARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunication Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 101-150 | - | 2018 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 151-200 | - | 2021 |
| Geography | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =89 | 50.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 92 | 57.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =160 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | 191 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =227 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =254 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =321 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =644 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =668 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =685 | 49.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =865 | 49.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Kent?
University of Kent's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =397, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =618.
When was University of Kent founded?
University of Kent was founded in 1965.
What are the top subjects at University of Kent?
Top subjects at University of Kent include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Telecommunication Engineering, Psychology, Law & Legal Studies, Statistics & Operational Research.
Where is University of Kent located?
University of Kent is located in Canterbury, United Kingdom.