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ACCOMMODATIONAT KENT 2017

A guide for Kent students

CanterburyUndergraduate accommodation 3Postgraduate accommodation 7Campus facilities and information 9Where to find accommodation on campus(campus map) 10Off-campus accommodation 13

MedwayUndergraduate and postgraduate accommodation 14

European centresAthens, Brussels, Paris and Rome 16

General informationApplying for accommodation 19Eligibility for accommodation 21Accommodation quick reference guide 22

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“Living in catered accommodation wasa great way to start university. I didn’t haveto worry about cooking for myself during myfirst year and I got to know my flatmatesreally well – a great group of friends whowill stay with me for my entire universitylife and beyond.”

George Evans-Hulme, Keynes CollegeHistory

1 Self-cateredaccommodationOn central campus, Turing andKeynes offer en-suite bedroomsin flats and rooms in houses withshared bathroom facilities. TylerCourt offers flats with en-suitebedrooms, and houses with sharedbathroom facilities are availableat Darwin College.

Our student village, Park Wood,also offers en-suite bedrooms inflats and more than 260 five orsix-bedroom houses with sharedbathroom facilities. Park Wood islocated in a beautiful woodlandsetting and is just a few minutes’walk from central campus.

Self-catered flats and houses allhave shared kitchens. For detailsof what is provided in Universityaccommodation, seewww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/canterbury/apply/room-contents.html

www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

UNDERGRADUATEACCOMMODATION AT CANTERBURYAccommodation is offeredto all new, eligible, full-time students for theirfirst year of study. Setwithin 300 acres ofparkland, the Canterburycampus offers:

• over 4,500 bedrooms for singleoccupancy

• en-suite facilities in over 50%of bedrooms

• 84% of bedrooms withself-catering facilities

• high-speed wired and Wi-Fiinternet connection throughoutthe accommodation

• all utility costs and personalcontents room insurance areincluded in accommodation fees.

Kent has three accommodationoptions for undergraduate students.

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All self-catered accommodationis offered for a fixed period fromSeptember to June, which includesthe winter and spring vacations.

2 Part-cateredaccommodation –bed and bistroThis accommodation packageis available to residents of the mainbuilding at Keynes College and atBecket Court. It includes an en-suitebedroom, weekday breakfasts anddinners in our flagship bistro DolcheVita, located in Keynes College, andweekend meals in the dining hallat Rutherford College, during term-time. This accommodation is offeredfor a fixed period from Septemberto June, excluding the winterand spring vacations.

3 Part-cateredaccommodation –bed and flex This accommodation package isavailable to residents of Eliot andRutherford Colleges. It includes anallowance of £8 per day to spendon food in a choice of nine venues,seven days per week, during termtime. Accommodation is offered fora fixed period from September toJune, including the winter andspring vacations (except theUniversity’s two-week closureover Christmas and New Year).

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Kent is one of only a few universitiesin the UK to offer accommodationin a college environment. Thecolleges at Kent have their owndistinctive character and offer awelcoming and diverse community,where it’s easy to make new friendswith students from around the world.

Turing College offers self-cateredaccommodation in flats with en-suitebedrooms or houses with sharedbathroom facilities.

Darwin College offers self-cateredaccommodation. Rooms haveshared bathroom facilities andaccess to large, shared kitchens.

Eliot and Rutherford Collegesoffer part-catered accommodation.Rooms are arranged in corridors,with shared toilet and shower/bathfacilities. Corridors include a smallkitchenette with a fridge, kettle andmicrowave, for the preparation ofhot drinks and light snacks only.

Both Eliot and Rutherford Collegesoffer the bed-and-flex diningscheme, which provides cateringoptions on an inclusive allowanceacross campus seven days a week,during term-time; see p3 for details.

Keynes College and Becket Courtoffer accommodation on a bed-and-bistro basis. All rooms have

en-suite facilities and you haveaccess to a small kitchenette.Weekday breakfasts and eveningmeals are served in KeynesCollege’s bistro, Dolche Vita, andat weekends meals are servedin Rutherford dining hall, duringterm-time.

If you live in Keynes Collegeor Becket Court and needaccommodation during the winteror spring vacations, you can booka room separately at the UniversityAccommodation Office. For details, please seewww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

This table shows the occupancy periods for college accommodationfrom September.

Turing and Darwin 39 weeks, including winter and springColleges vacations

Eliot and 37 weeks, including winter and springRutherford Colleges vacations (except the University’s two-week

closure for Christmas and New Year)

Keynes College 31 weeks, excluding winter and spring and Becket Court vacations. In the winter vacation, you can

leave your belongings in your room but duringthe spring vacation you need to vacate yourroom and remove all your belongings.

DID YOU KNOW?Kent has invested over £100million in recent years onrefurbishing or building newstudent accommodation andcatering facilities.

as soon as you accept youracademic offer or by 31 July 2017at the latest.

Rooms suitable for students withdisabilities are available at a varietyof locations around the campus.

You can see more images/videosof the type of accommodationavailable on campus at

Accommodation typesand guide pricesFees include high-speed wired andWi-Fi internet connection, personalcontents room insurance and gas,electricity and water charges.To qualify for an offer ofaccommodation (subject toeligibility), you should apply onlineat www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

www.kent.ac.uk/accommodationwhere you can also access ourFacebook and YouTube channelsand our 360° virtual campus tours.

Accommodation fees can bepaid in two ways:• in full for the entire year – this

qualifies for a 2% discountif cleared funds are receivedby the start of term

• termly in advance (as per youraccommodation agreement).

You can pay accommodation feesonline by visiting www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/payment

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DID YOU KNOW?Our cosmopolitan studentcommunity offers a uniqueopportunity to make newfriends from many differentcountries.

“Darwin College is a hiddengem. Living here is reallygreat socially – there’s alwayssomething going on, whetherin Origins or a social eveningorganised by another student.It’d be difficult to walkthrough Darwin withoutbumping into one or twofriends.”

Robert AnnanFoundation Year Physics

Fees are for the 2016/17 academic year. Fees for 2017/18 will beavailable on our website from January 2017.

Undergraduate self-catered (39 weeks)Total

Bedroom in a variety of houses £4,237 to £5,319En-suite room £5,794 to £6,741

Undergraduate college accommodationTotal

Bedroom (bed and flex dining – 37 weeks) £4,740 to £5,310En-suite room (bed and bistro – 31 weeks) £6,432 to £7,190

A limited number of larger rooms are available at higher rates.

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“Living in Woolf College as a postgraduatestudent has helped me meet people fromvarious countries and cultures and givenme a view of what the world is really like,which has been priceless. The large en-suiterooms with double beds in Woolf are reallygreat too!”

Odera Akachukwu Logistics and Supply Chain Management


Accommodation is offeredto new, eligible, full-timestudents in their firstyear of study.

Woolf College provides on-campusaccommodation for postgraduatestudents in a diverse community,with more than 60 nationalitiesrepresented. It has a lecture theatreand seminar rooms so you live andstudy in a thriving community.

Each of the 544 single occupancybedrooms has its own shower,washbasin and toilet, and everyroom has both wired and Wi-Fiinternet access. The accommodationcomprises flats with six or eightstudents sharing a large, fullyequipped kitchen. There arealso some self-contained studiorooms with their own cookingfacilities. Woolf College has itsown launderette.

Only full-time postgraduate studentson a 12-month programme of studystarting in September are eligible foraccommodation at Woolf College.

You should apply online by 31July 2016 to qualify for an offerof accommodation. After this date,you will be offered accommodationsubject to eligibility and availability.Postgraduates on short-termexchange or diploma programmes,whose academic registrationis for less than 12 months or whoseprogramme begins other than inSeptember, will be housed inPark Wood.

The University has only a few roomssuitable for couples. We regret thatthere is no accommodation suitablefor students with children.

Off-campusaccommodationIf you prefer to live in private rentedaccommodation, you should onlychoose property that meets themanagement and safety standardsof a private rented sector housingaccreditation scheme. TheUniversity of Kent’s off-campusaccommodation web page is thebest place to start: www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

Accommodation feesFees shown are for the 2016/17academic year. Fees for 2017/18will be available on our websitefrom January 2017. Fees include

high-speed wired and Wi-Fi internetconnection, personal contents roominsurance and utility charges.

Paying for accommodation fees:• you can pay in full for the year –

this qualifies for a 2% discountif cleared funds are receivedby the start of the first term

• or termly in advance (as per youraccommodation agreement). Youcan pay online at www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/payment

POSTGRADUATEACCOMMODATIONAT CANTERBURY

Rental costs (51 weeks)

£6,491 for a standard en-suitestudy bedroom£7,567 for a large en-suitestudy bedroom£7,906 for a studio

Prices are for 2016/17 and are for guidance only.


ONLINE TOURSFor virtual tours and onlinevideos of our studentaccommodation, go towww.kent.ac.uk/accommodationand follow the links to yourpreferred location.

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InsuranceFees for University accommodationinclude insurance for loss ofpersonal possessions up to £6,000in respect of claims arising from fire,flood or theft, including walk-in theft.You can arrange additional coveronline via the insurer’s website for accidental damage or all riskson high-value items such as mobilephones and laptops.

Car parkingParking on campus is restrictedand our green transport strategyencourages students not to bringcars on to the campus. If you liveon campus, you may not bringyour car to the University. Theonly exception is for students withsevere disabilities. Students wholive off campus, outside designatedpostcode areas of Canterbury citycentre, can apply for a parkingpermit from the Estates Departmentafter arriving at Kent. Seewww.kent.ac.uk/estates/transportfor details.

KentOne cardWhen you first arrive at Kent, youare given a student ID/cashlesscard. As well as being your photoID, this can also be used as a debitcard to buy food and drink in KentHospitality outlets and theGulbenkian café bar as well as inBlackwell’s Bookshop, with exclusivediscounts to KentOne card users.It can also be used in Kent Unionshops on the Canterbury campus.For more details, seewww.kent.ac.uk/kentonecard

Places to eat and drinkThere is a wide variety of outletson campus that cater for mosttastes, including national cuisinesand vegetarian options. You can buy food at the campus mini-market,Essentials and Park Wood shopor at snack and drinks machinesacross campus. If you are in self-catering accommodation, you canbuy provisions from any of the majorsupermarkets in Canterbury.

Catering packageWe offer a catering package thatis open to anyone from any year,living on or off campus, and offersthe chance to save up to 40% onyour annual weekday meal costs.When you receive your offer ofaccommodation from the University,you can visit our online store atwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodationand sign up to the scheme.

CANTERBURY CAMPUSINFORMATION

LaundryThere are self-service launderettesin all residential areas acrosscampus, with coin and card-operated washers and driers.Costs are £2.70 per wash cycleand £1.30 per dry cycle.

Bedding and bed linenYou need to supply your ownbedding, bed linen and towels ifyou are in campus accommodation.You can buy these items from ouronline store: www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

Computer connectionAll bedrooms on the Canterburycampus are connected to theUniversity computer networksystem, which includes ahigh-speed 24-hour wiredand Wi-Fi connection to theinternet. For more details,see www.kent.ac.uk/itservices

TelevisionsBedrooms do not contain televisionsor TV aerials (except the largeen-suite rooms at Keynes Flats and the extra large rooms at TuringCollege). If you want to use a TV inyour room, or watch TV programmesas they are shown, via your PC, ou must have your own televisionlicence. See www.tvlicensing.co.uk

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Tyler Court(self-catered,en-suite)facilities

Darwin College(self-catered,shared facilities)

Woolf College(postgraduate,self-catered, en-suite) facilities

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DID YOU KNOW?Canterbury city centre with itsworld-famous Cathedral, partof a World Heritage Site, anda lively mix of bars, restaurantsand shops, is only a 25-minutewalk or a short bus-ride fromthe campus.


advisable to agree to rent ormake payment for any privateaccommodation unseen.

Second to final-yearstudentsSecond to final-year studentsare expected to join with friendsto rent houses or flats off campus inCanterbury or the surrounding area.

Canterbury is a welcoming andstudent-friendly city, just a 25-minutewalk or ten-minute bus-ride fromthe campus. Much of its medievalhistory is evident in its ancientstreets and buildings. The citycentre has a cosmopolitanatmosphere, as befits Britain’sclosest city to continental Europe.

The 2016/17 rental levels for a singleroom in a shared self-catered houseoff campus range from £85 to £100a week, excluding utility bills. Mostprivate landlords require students tocommit to housing agreements thatcover 52 weeks.

OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONAT CANTERBURY

Accredited housingCanterbury has an accreditationscheme for student housing, whichis designed to recognise landlordswho are concerned for the health,safety and welfare of their studenttenants. These landlords haveagreed to follow a Code of Conductto ensure fair, efficient managementof their properties, to confirm thatthey are of a high standard and thatthey meet all legal obligations. Allstudents are advised to rent onlyfrom landlords who are membersof this scheme. For more details,see www.homestampkent.co.uk

New studentsIf you decide to live off campus inyour first year of study, it would bebest to arrange a short stay in aguest house or hotel prior to arrivalin Canterbury. This will enable you topersonally look at the various typesof off-campus accommodationavailable and make the choice thatmost closely matches your budgetand other requirements. It is not

The Accommodation Office websitecontains a downloadable housingguide and links to maps, plus usefulinformation about renting propertiesin the local area.

Kent and CanterburyThe county of Kent is known as the‘Garden of England’ and offers youan opportunity to live and study inone of the most picturesque areasof the country. The nearest seasidetown to Canterbury is Whitstable,offering water sports includingwindsurfing, yachting and water-skiing. The coastal towns of HerneBay, Ramsgate, Margate, Deal andBroadstairs are also close by.

Transport linksLondon is just under an hour awayby high-speed train and there is afrequent coach service to Londonand beyond. You can be in Parisor Brussels in around two hoursby train from the Channel Tunnel atFolkestone or the Eurostar terminalat Ashford and cross-channel ferriessail daily from Dover to Calais andDunkirk.


All eligible undergraduateand postgraduate studentsstudying at our Medwaycampus can live inmodern, self-catered,en-suite accommodationat Liberty Quays.

This is a partnership developmentbetween the University and LibertyLiving and your accommodationoffer will be sent to you by LibertyLiving, not the University. You will beentering into a contract directly withLiberty Living and will therefore bebound by their payment terms andconditions. For details, please seewww.libertyliving.co.uk

Liberty QuaysLiberty Quays is part of a dynamicwaterside village, Victory Pier, on thebanks of the River Medway next toGillingham Marina, and the siteof our bar and bistro, Cargo, whichwon the ‘Best Bar’ concept in the U Dine Awards 2015. It is just aten-minute walk from the Medwaycampus, with its own Tesco Express,Subway and Domino’s Pizza outlets.

All bedrooms have their own shower,washbasin and toilet. Typically, theflats house five to eight students,who share a fully equipped kitchen.The accommodation has its ownsocial facilities and launderette,and each room has access tothe University computer networkand the internet.

Accommodation is offered tofull-time, new undergraduate andpostgraduate students. To qualify

for an offer of accommodation(subject to eligibility), you shouldapply online by 31 July 2016 viahttps://kenthospitality.kent.ac.uk/myaccommodation

Accommodation feesFees for 2016/17 are £141 aweek for 39 weeks. Accommodationfees are payable directly to LibertyLiving and not the University.

Car parkingParking at Liberty Quays isrestricted to Disabled ParkingScheme Blue Badge holdersonly, for people with a permanentdisability that affects their mobility.

Please contact Liberty Livingregarding parking or seewww.libertyliving.co.uk

Parking on the Medway campusis limited and restricted to permitholders only. For more details, seewww.kent.ac.uk/estates/transport

Off-campusaccommodationIf you prefer to live in non-University accommodation, ourAccommodation Office is pleasedto offer assistance in seekinghousing in the private rented sector.For further information, please visitwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation/medway/housing

UNDERGRADUATEAND POSTGRADUATEACCOMMODATION AT MEDWAY

Undergraduate/postgraduate self-catered TotalBedroom in five- to eight-bedroom flat with en-suite facilities (39 weeks) £5,499

Accommodation costs include personal contents insurance and utility bills.


DID YOU KNOW?Liberty Quays, a developmentof over 1,100 rooms, is partof the waterside village seton the banks of theRiver Medway, just a shortwalk from the main campus.

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EUROPEAN CENTRES

AthensAccommodationKent does not offer Universityaccommodation in Athens buta dedicated estate agent willhelp you to identify suitableaccommodation in Eleusinaor central Athens and liaise withlandlords on your behalf. Pleasecontact the local administrator formore details: [email protected].

LocationThe centre is ideally located inthe Athenian suburb of Eleusina,the birthplace of Aeschylus andone of the most importantarchaeological religious sitesin the world as a location of theEleusinian Mysteries. The centreof Athens is only 30km away, andas such you have close access tomany other major historical sites,including the Parthenon, AncientCorinth, Nemea and Thebes.

Transport linksAthens is served by EleftheriosVenizelos International Airport35km away. The city has excellenttransport links, including buses,rail, metro and tram services.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/athenswww.heritage.aueb.gr

BrusselsAccommodationAlthough the University does notoffer campus accommodationin Brussels, there is a wealthof affordable private rental optionsavailable and students usuallyfind a place to live shortly afterarrival. Studio apartments, withall charges (utility) included, costapproximately €550-750 a monthand a one-bedroom apartment isapproximately €650-850 a month.Most students choose to share anapartment and this will cost around€350-450, including utilities.

Brussels School of InternationalStudies, the University of Kent’sBrussels centre, is located closeto the student district between ourpartner universities, Vrije UniversiteitBrussel (VUB) and the UniversitéLibre de Bruxelles (ULB). Much ofthe housing is a short walk from theUniversity and is designed forstudents in layout and price.

Notices of available apartments,many of which are being vacatedby outgoing Brussels School ofInternational Studies students,are also sent to incoming studentsvia LISTSERV, an automaticelectronic mailing list or via ourhousing blog, which includes a longlist of options with trusted landlords.See www.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/brussels/housing.html

Modern city campusThe centre has its own purpose-designed facilities, a 15-minutedrive from the centre of Brusselsand close to a metro station, a trainstation and regular bus and tramservices. Kent students have fullaccess to all the facilities on theVUB and ULB campuses, includinglibraries, public computers, bars,cafés and sports facilities.

Local attractionsBrussels is a diverse city, witharchitecture ranging from medievalrampart walls to the impressivemodern architecture built to houseseveral institutions of the EuropeanUnion. Popular attractions in the cityinclude the Grand Place square withits Gothic and baroque architecture,the 15th-century Hôtel de Ville, and


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the Cathedral of St Michael andSt Gudula. Brussels has over 80museums and many beautiful parksand open spaces, including theParc du Cinquantenaire.

Transport linksWhile Brussels is a relatively smallcity for a European capital and iseasy to get around on foot, the goodpublic transport system makes iteasy to travel quickly around thecity. Buses, trams and metros runon a regular schedule and aregenerally very reliable.

Etterbeek railway station, 50 metresfrom our Brussels centre, providesregular connections with Schuman,Brussels Nord and Brussels Midistations. Tram lines 7 and 25 stopat Arsenal, which is situated acrossthe road from the Brussels centre.The centre is a short walk, acrossthe VUB Etterbeek campus, fromthe Pétillon metro station.

Brussels has excellent transportlinks with other European cities.

For instance, Paris is only two hoursaway by train. Ashford (near ourCanterbury campus), Ebbsfleet(near our Medway campus) andLondon can be reached by theEurostar service in under twohours. Brussels also has a majorinternational airport.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/brussels

ParisAccommodationStudents studying in Paris for a termor on a year-long MA programmeare responsible for securing theirown accommodation. Our ParisCentre staff can offer advice onhow to get started. There are manyoptions: you may prefer to renta flat on your own or share withother students (organisedindependently or through anagency), live in student halls,or with host families if you wishto improve your French.

Accommodation in budget-friendlyhalls is in great demand, so you areadvised to explore this option assoon as you have been made anoffer of a place on one of our MAprogrammes; visit www.ciup.fr/en/or www.estudines.com/uk/

The majority of students chooseto rent privately, typically in studiosor one or two-bedroom flats, whichmay not always be furnished. The


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The city’s metro system and anexcellent city bus network meanyou will be able to discover Pariseasily and cheaply. Suburban trainservices, Réseau Express Régional(RER), connect you directly to theairports and other main trainstations. Reid Hall is a five-minutewalk from the metro stations Vavinand Raspail and close to the RERstation Port-Royal, where you cantake a direct train to the Gare duNord.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/paris

RomeAccommodationThe first term is spent in Canterbury.Most Rome students decide to liveon campus to enjoy the experienceand make full use of the facilities.If you wish to live on campus,you must apply for campusaccommodation before 31 July2017. The spring term is spent

in Rome. You may prefer toorganise your own privately rentedaccommodation in Rome before youarrive or, alternatively, The AmericanUniversity of Rome can arrangeaccommodation for you. To helpyou get a more authentic feel forthe local culture and lifestyle, thisis usually in apartments furnishedin typical Italian style in theneighbourhoods surroundingthe campus.

LocationThe American University of Rome’scampus is in the picturesqueMonteverde district, just a short bus-ride to the historic centre of Rome.

Transport linksRome has excellent transport links,including buses, trams and trains.

Further informationwww.kent.ac.uk/rome


cost varies depending on size andlocation. Rental agencies typicallycharge the equivalent of onemonth’s rent. Accommodationwebsites can be found onwww.kent.ac.uk/paris Comfortsof Home is an English-speakingone-stop shop for studentslooking for fully furnished flats;see http://comfortsofparis.com/Or, if you would like to lodgewith a host family, seehttp://hostfamiliesinparis.org

LocationOur Paris centre is situated atColumbia Global Center (knownas Reid Hall), in the historic heart ofMontparnasse, a few minutes’ walkfrom the Jardin du Luxembourg.Reid Hall occupies traditionalbuildings grouped around two quietand leafy inner courtyards. It wasfounded as a porcelain factory inthe 18th century and has served asa centre for teaching and researchsince 1834. Kent postgraduatesuse facilities at Reid Hall alongsidepostgraduate students fromColumbia University, BarnardCollege and Dartmouth College.

Transport linksParis is served by three mainairports: Charles de Gaulle,Orly and Beauvais-Tillé, offeringinternational and domesticconnections. Eurostar servicesto Lille, London, Ebbsfleet, nearMedway, and Ashford, nearCanterbury, depart from the Garedu Nord station in the centre ofParis and high-speed Thalys trainsconnect you to Brussels and othernorthern European cities.

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APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION

Undergraduate applicantsUCAS applicantsComplete the online applicationat www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

The application link for the 2017/18academic year is available fromJanuary 2017.

You should apply foraccommodation as soon asyou receive formal confirmationvia UCAS or UCAS Extra ofa conditional or unconditionaloffer from the University, evenif Kent is your insurance choice(for conditions of eligibility, see p21).

UCAS Adjustment or ClearingapplicantsComplete an applicationvia our Clearing website atwww.kent.ac.uk/clearing or

call our Clearing hotline 0845 2000166 or +44 (0)1227 827272 in lateAugust.

Other full-time, short-term andexchange students (non-UCAS) Complete the online applicationfor accommodation atwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

You should apply foraccommodation as soon asyou receive formal confirmationof an offer from the University (forconditions of eligibility, see p21).

Postgraduate applicantsYou should apply foraccommodation as soon asyou receive formal confirmationof an offer from the University (forconditions of eligibility, see p21).

You will need to make an advancepayment of rent online at the timeof application.

Canterbury campusPostgraduate students applying foraccommodation on the Canterburycampus should complete the onlineapplication form at www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

Accommodation at Woolf Collegeis offered on a 51-week licence.Any postgraduate students whoseacademic registration is for a periodshorter than 12 months (short-termexchange or diploma students) willbe accommodated in Park Wood.

Medway campusPostgraduate applicants shouldsee www.libertyliving.co.uk forinformation about accommodationavailable to them at Liberty Quays.For more information, see p14.


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The University of Kent (Canterburycampus) is signed up to theUniversities UK Code of Practice for University Managed StudentAccommodation. This covers healthand safety, maintenance and repair,good management practice and willalso assist students to understandtheir obligations as responsibleresidents (see www.thesac.org.uk).Liberty Living (Medway campus)is a member of the National Code –Assured Accommodation – seewww.nationalcode.org

APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION(CONT)

Deadline foraccommodationapplicationsApplications for accommodationmust be received by 31 July 2017.Late, Adjustment and Clearingapplicants will be offeredaccommodation subject toavailability.

If you have any questionsconcerning your online application,please contact the AccommodationOffice:T: +44 (0)1227 766660 E: [email protected]

Offers of accommodation(subject to eligibility) The University makes new studentallocations once all conditions havebeen met and unconditional placeshave been confirmed.

For Canterbury accommodation,the offer of a room will be sent toyou by email in late August or earlySeptember. You can then view youroffer online and accept it withinseven days.

For Medway accommodation, theoffer of a room will be sent to you byLiberty Living and you must accept

your offer and make paymentdirectly to Liberty Living: T: +44 (0)1634 853285E: [email protected]

If you have any enquiriesconcerning accommodation,contact the Accommodation Office:T: +44 (0)1227 766660E: [email protected]

Deferred entryIf you are accepted for deferredentry in September 2018, youdo not need to complete a 2017accommodation application.You should complete a 2018online application, available atwww.kent.ac.uk/accommodationfrom January 2018.

Other information forcompleting the onlineapplicationAccommodation preferencesMost corridors and housesare mixed male and femaleaccommodation. If you wouldprefer to live in female or male-onlyaccommodation, you shouldrequest this option on your onlineaccommodation application formunder ‘Other AccommodationRequests’.

If you are applying forundergraduate accommodation onthe Canterbury campus, you canrequest up to four preferences onyour accommodation application,two of which can be en suite.While we cannot guarantee to meetpreferences, priority will be given to

students choosing Kent as their firmchoice on a first-come first-servedbasis according to date ofaccommodation application. Early application is thereforeadvisable.

Rooms for students withdisabilitiesA number of rooms in Park Wood,Rutherford, Keynes and TuringColleges, Tyler Court and WoolfCollege (Canterbury) and LibertyQuays (Medway) are availablefor wheelchair users or studentswith other disabilities.

Please indicate any specialrequirements when you applyonline, and make sure you informthe University’s Student Supportand Wellbeing team of yourrequirements so that we cansupport you as far as possible.For further information, seewww.kent.ac.uk/studentsupportor www.kent.ac.uk/wellbeing

Specific considerationsIf there are any particular conditionsor requests that may affect the typeof accommodation you need, egphysical disability, medical, dietaryor other needs, please advise usvia your online application.

No-smokingSmoking is strictly controlled underUK laws and is not permitted in anyroom or communal area of studentaccommodation. To safeguardhealth, smoking is not permittedwithin five metres of any Universitybuilding.


DID YOU KNOW?Kent has won the ‘BestUniversity Accommodationfor Groups’ category at the2016 Group Travel Awardsfor an unprecedented ninthyear running.


ELIGIBILITY FORACCOMMODATION

Who is eligible foraccommodation?Undergraduate students(including foundation year)We offer accommodation to new,full-time undergraduate studentsstarting in September 2017 for thefirst year of study, provided thefollowing criteria are met:• you firmly accept (ie as your first

choice) either a conditional orunconditional offer from thisUniversity by 31 July 2017

• the University receivesyour online application foraccommodation by 31 July 2017.

We offer University accommodationto insurance, Late, Adjustmentand Clearing acceptances wherepossible, so you should still applyas directed on p20.

Postgraduate studentsWe offer accommodation to new,full-time postgraduate studentsstarting in September 2017 forthe first year of study, providedthe following criteria are met:• you have satisfied all the

conditions of your offerby 31 July 2017

• the University receivesyour online application foraccommodation by 31 July 2017

• a non-refundable advancepayment of rent is receivedby 31 July 2017.

Short-term and exchangestudentsWe offer accommodation toshort-term and exchange studentsstarting in Sept 2017, provided:

• you receive acknowledgementof your provisional registrationor offer by 31 July 2017

• the University receivesyour online application foraccommodation by 31 July 2017.

Students starting in January 2018should apply for accommodationon campus by mid-December 2017.Applications are accepted fromOctober 2017.

Further informationThe Accommodation Office,Tanglewood, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7LX, UKT: +44 (0)1227 766660E: [email protected]

There is also a FAQ section onour website: www.kent.ac.uk/accommodation

Recruitment and Admissions Office,The Registry, University of Kent,Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ, UKT: +44 (0)1227 827272

This brochure was produced in August2016. The University of Kent makesevery effort to ensure that the informationcontained in its publicity materials is fairand accurate and to provide educationalservices as described. However, thecourses, services and other matters may besubject to change. For the most up-to-dateinformation, see www.kent.ac.uk/ and for fulldetails of our terms and conditions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently,it needs to process information about youfor administrative, academic and healthand safety reasons. Any offer we maketo you is subject to your consent to processsuch information and is a requirement inorder for you to be registered as a student.All students must agree to abide by theUniversity rules and regulations at:www.kent.ac.uk/regulations


No of rooms

Undergraduate/Postgraduate Occupancy

Laundryfacilities

En suite

Foodincludedduring term-time only, (ie31 weeks)

Kitchenfacilities

Internetconnectionwired/wi-fi withsome securityrestrictions

Canterbury

Self-catered

DarwinCollege

310 UG 39 weeks 3 5 5 Kitchen 3

Park WoodHouses

1,415 UG 39 weeks 3 5 5 Kitchen 3

Park Wood:Flats*


Keynes Flats 445 UG 39 weeks 3 3 5 Kitchen 3

Turing Flats* 519 UG 39 weeks 3 3 5 Kitchen 3

TuringHouses***

282 UG 39 weeks 3 5*** 5 Kitchen 3

Tyler CourtFlats*


Bed and bistro

Becket Court

103 UG 31 weeks 3 3 3 Kitchenette** 3

KeynesCollege


Bed and flex

Eliot College 221 UG 37 weeks 3 5 3 Kitchenette** 3

RutherfordCollege*


Postgraduate

Woolf* 544 PG 51 weeks 3 3 5 Kitchen 3

Medway

Self-catered

LibertyQuays*

1,106UGPG

39 weeks39 weeks

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* A number of rooms are also available for wheelchair users or students with otherdisabilities.

** Kitchenettes contain a small fridge, microwave and kettle, and are only suitable forthe preparation of snacks and hot drinks.

*** Turing Houses have one bathroom shared between two rooms.**** Postgraduate accommodation at Liberty Quays can be extended to 42 or 51 weeks.

Please note: our student accommodation does not include parking facilities.

NB: Accommodation prices shown are for 2016/17 and are for guidance only.

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Cost (£) Fees quoted are for 2016/17 for the entire occupancyperiod unless otherwise stated andinclude all gas, electricity and watercharges, personal belongingsinsurance and internet access.

£4,475 to £5,168

£4,237 to £4,868

1 £6,121

2 £6,168 to £6,741

£6,320 to £6,741

£5,319

3 £5,794 to £6,320

£6,432 to £7,190

£6,432

4 £4,740 to £5,310

£4,740 to £5,310

5 £6,491 to £7,906

6£5,499 £5,499**** 6

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COME ANDVISIT US

University of Kent, The Registry, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NZ T: +44 (0)1227 764000 www.kent.ac.uk

To find out more about visitingthe University, see our website:

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