University of Kent Scholarships 2026-27: Amount and Eligibility

Q: What academic score do Indian students need for University of Kent scholarships?

Kents baseline is a 2:1 equivalent undergraduate degree, which maps to roughly 60 to 65% in an Indian bachelors or a 7.5 CGPA. Merit-based awards like the KBS Deans Excellence typically require a first-class degree (70%+ or 8+ CGPA) plus demonstrated leadership. Chevening additionally needs 2 years (2,800 hours) of paid work experience.

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University of Kent offers multiple scholarships across UG, PG and PhD levels, with awards ranging from £1,000 (₹1.28 Lakhs) in music support to £10,000 (₹12.80 Lakhs) through the GREAT Scholarship. International PhD students can also access funding covering tuition and UKRI-level stipends.

UG funding: Up to £5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs) through the Kent International Scholarship, with additional sports and music awards.
PG funding: Up to £10,000 (₹12.80 Lakhs) through the GREAT Scholarship, while Kent’s international awards provide £3,000 to £5,000 (₹3.84 to ₹6.40 Lakhs) in tuition waivers.
PhD funding: The Huawei School of Computing studentship covers full tuition and a UKRI-level maintenance grant for 3.5 years, while AHRC awards can also cover the international fee difference.
Next major deadline: Kent Business School MBA Scholarship, 31 August 2026, followed by the Kent International Scholarships on 4 September 2026.

Currency Note: All INR conversions use the live rate of 1 GBP = INR 128 as of August 2026.

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University of Kent Scholarships for UG Students
University of Kent Scholarships for PG / Master’s Students
University of Kent PhD Scholarships
External Government Scholarships for University of Kent Applicants
University of Kent Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Kent Scholarships for UG Students

The University of Kent offers three key scholarships for international UG students, with awards of up to £5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs) in tuition support. Sports and music scholarships can add up to £5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs) and £1,000 (₹1.28 Lakhs) respectively, alongside additional support.

Scholarship	Amount / Coverage	Eligibility for Indian Applicants	Deadline / Cycle
Kent International Scholarship (UG)	£5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs) tuition fee waiver: £3,000 in the first stage + £2,000 on progression to the second stage	International applicants who receive and accept an offer for an eligible Kent undergraduate programme starting in September 2026 or January 2027	4 September 2026 for September 2026 entry; no separate scholarship application
Kent Sports Scholarship	Up to £1,000 (₹1.28 Lakhs) per year; Elite Sports Scholars can receive £1,500–£5,000 (₹1.92–₹6.40 Lakhs) per year, plus sports support and facilities	New international and domestic UG/PG applicants and current students competing at county level or equivalent; Elite Scholars are expected to compete nationally/internationally	30 April 2026 for September 2026 entry. 2027/28 applications open in November 2026; final deadline TBC
Music Performance Scholarship	£1,000 (₹1.28 Lakhs) per year plus £500 (₹0.64 Lakhs) worth of instrumental/vocal tuition	Talented instrumentalists and singers studying any full-time degree; applicants normally demonstrate advanced musical qualifications and performance experience	Applications are rolling annually; for September 2026, applications were accepted until 25 September 2026. The 2027/28 deadline is not yet published

For UG entry cut-offs by course, review the University of Kent admission requirements page.

University of Kent Scholarships for PG Students

For 2026 entry, the University of Kent offers four key postgraduate scholarship routes for Indian students, with awards ranging from £3,000 (₹3.84 Lakhs) to £10,000 (₹12.80 Lakhs). The GREAT Scholarship provides the highest fixed award, while Kent’s international scholarships offer automatic tuition fee reductions of up to £5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs).

Scholarship	Amount / Coverage	Eligibility for Indian Applicants	Deadline / Cycle
Kent International Scholarship (PGT)	£5,000 (₹6.40 Lakhs) tuition fee waiver	Indian domiciled, self-funded overseas fee payer applying for an eligible full-time taught Master’s outside Kent Business School	4 September 2026; automatic after accepting offer
Kent International Scholarship (KBS)	£3,000 (₹3.84 Lakhs) tuition fee waiver	Indian domiciled, self-funded overseas fee payer applying for a full-time taught Master’s at Kent Business School	4 September 2026; automatic after accepting offer
Kent Business School MBA Scholarship	50% of MBA tuition fee; up to 20 awards	Self-funded MBA applicants with substantial managerial/professional experience or successful entrepreneurs	31 August 2026; scholarship application considered after receiving an MBA offer
British Council GREAT Scholarship	£10,000 (₹12.80 Lakhs) tuition fee scholarship	Indian passport holders living in India, overseas fee status, one-year full-time taught Master's offer	24 April 2026, for September 2026 entry; 2026/27 cycle closed

Reddit Insight: Applicants often report that the GREAT Scholarship expression-of-interest button sits inside the applicant portal’s Funding tab, not the Scholarships tab. Missing this hidden button is the single most common reason Indian shortlists fall through.

To compare all Master’s programmes, see the full University of Kent programme list.

University of Kent PhD Scholarships

For international PhD applicants, the University of Kent offers research funding routes that can cover tuition and living costs, with the Huawei School of Computing studentship providing 3.5 years of funding and the AHRC Doctoral Awards allowing international applicants with Kent covering the Home/International fee difference.

Scholarship	Amount / Coverage	Eligibility for International Students	Deadline / Cycle
University of Kent/Huawei School of Computing PhD Studentship	Full tuition fees + maintenance grant equivalent to the UKRI doctoral stipend for 3.5 years	Open to Home and Overseas students, including Indian applicants; relevant PhD topic and academic requirements apply	2027 deadline TBC; 2025/26 cycle closed
AHRC Doctoral Awards	Full tuition fees + £20,780 (₹26.60 Lakhs) annual stipend + research funding; Kent covers the difference between Home and International fees	International students eligible; up to one-third of awards can be allocated to overseas applicants	2027 entry details to be announced in October 2026
AHRC CHASE Collaborative Doctoral Awards	Home-rate tuition + £20,780 (₹26.60 Lakhs) stipend + research funding; Kent waives the international fee difference	Open to Home, EU and International students, subject to project eligibility	Varies by project; 2027 deadlines TBC

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External Government Scholarships for University of Kent Applicants

Indian applicants heading to Leicester commonly layer a UK government or Indian foundation award on top of the tuition offer. Full-value external awards cover tuition, living costs, and airfare, often taking total funding.

Scholarship	Value / Coverage	Eligibility for Indian Applicants	Deadline (Next Cycle)
Chevening Scholarship	Fully funded: tuition fees, monthly stipend, return airfare and other allowances	Yes. Indian citizens are eligible, subject to Chevening's academic, work experience and other requirements	6 October 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship	Full tuition, living allowance, airfare and applicable allowances	Yes. India is an eligible country. Available for selected one-year full-time Master's courses at participating UK universities	Not announced yet for 2027/28
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship	Up to US$120,000 (₹1.05 crore) covering tuition, living expenses, one-way travel, visa costs and health allowance	Yes, but highly course-specific. Indian passport holders resident in India can apply if they meet the academic and admission requirements.	2027 deadline not announced
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	Up to ₹20 lakh as a loan scholarship	Yes. Available to eligible Indian students pursuing higher education overseas	2027 deadline not announced
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad	Up to ₹10 lakh for the top 3 fellows; up to ₹5 lakh for other awardees	Yes, subject to the scholarship's eligibility requirements	2027 deadline not announced

For Indian applicants, external Indian and UK government schemes often outsize what Kent itself can offer. Chevening covers 100% of tuition plus a rent-covering monthly stipend, one of the deepest funding packages on offer.

The Inlaks Foundation and JN Tata Endowment are the two best-known India-based routes, both open to Kent Master’s and PhD candidates. Neither is administered by Kent, so you apply directly to the respective foundation in India.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are development-focused. They target Indian applicants from lower-income backgrounds seeking degrees with clear development impact, such as public health, sustainability or education policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Do Indian students need to submit a separate scholarship application at University of Kent?

Ans. It depends on the award. The Kent International Scholarship (UG and PGT) applies automatically once you accept your offer, so no separate form is needed. GREAT needs a Funding-tab expression of interest, MBA and KBS Dean’s Excellence require a supporting statement, and Chevening runs entirely through chevening.org.

Ques. What academic score do Indian students need for University of Kent scholarships?

Ans. Kent’s baseline is a 2:1 equivalent undergraduate degree, which maps to roughly 60 to 65% in an Indian bachelor’s or a 7.5 CGPA. Merit-based awards like the KBS Dean’s Excellence typically require a first-class degree (70%+ or 8+ CGPA) plus demonstrated leadership. Chevening additionally needs 2 years (2,800 hours) of paid work experience.

Ques. Do University of Kent scholarships cover living costs in Canterbury?

Ans. Most Kent-administered scholarships are tuition-fee waivers only and do not cover rent, food or travel. Canterbury living costs run £900 to £1,100 per month (INR 1.15 to 1.41 Lakhs), or roughly £12,000 (INR 15.36 Lakhs) yearly. Only Chevening and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships include a monthly stipend covering Canterbury rent and daily expenses.

University of Kent Scholarships: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 7 Reviews

Scholarships at the university are awarded based on merit and may vary each academic session. Interested students should check the university's website for up-to-date information. Notable scholarships include the Kent Future Students India Scholarships and the Postgraduate Taught Scholarships, offering awards of £5000. The Chevening Scholarships provide a full tuition fee waiver. Some students have received scholarships of £5000 and £10000.

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Great Experience

Likes

I really likes that they delivered on there promise of education and provided full support on academic requirements.
Facilities, labs, library, wrok opportunity, etc. was really good.

Dislikes

The departmental accounts was really poor.

I found the accommodation through an online platform. I rented an independent 1BHK for which I used to pay 700GBP. I used to pay another 300GBP for electricity, water, internet, etc.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 4/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Ayushi

University of Kent( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Finance and ManagementFebruary 19, 2026

8.7 /10

My M.Sc experience

Likes

The university is big and faculties are welcoming.
Professors were polite and helpful. I remember few of my friends told me that they were facing cold gestures from their professors.
My classes never got disturbed or suspended due to strike which was good thing.

Dislikes

It is far from city centre. You will have to take a bus or walk 40 minutes for cheap grocery shopping.
Canterbury is very isolated place. You will only find old people there.
University is huge but most of the time its empy. You will feel depressed because of not so many students there.

Scholarship

No, not at this university because I applied late. I will suggest applying around November if someone wants to get a good scholarship. I got a scholarship in university of Essex and East Anglia of £5000, because I didn't like their modules, I didn't go there.
Yes few of my friends receive £5000.
Most of the students get the early bird discount of £2000.

I opted for off-campus accommodation as it was super-cheap. I used the student tenant website, and trust me, all my hard work paid off. It took me over a month to find a house in that budget, and most of my friends paid gurantor's money, and god knows what other charges. I paid 0 to move into that house. This is the best thing the UK taught me.
Everything was included, washing, drying, kitchen, cooking your own food- in just £375:)
Well, a lot of misjudgment. People were asking a lot of money for security, even some of them were asking for 12 months' rent upfront, which is crazy.
Start looking for accommodation as soon as you make up your mind to study in a specific city. You need to know more about those places.
Mine was hardly 20 minutes walk. Most of the indians stayed around my area or the city centre.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Sumeet Singh

University of Kent( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Finance, Investment and RiskSeptember 8, 2025

7.7 /10

My Master's at University of Kent Review

Likes

Great diversity in modules and the option to choose 2 optional modules from the list.
Triple-accredited Business School.
In the second semester, PWC and JP Morgan visited the campus for an event where students could connect directly with their team.

Dislikes

There should be more companies or Banks that visit the campus.
I feel these should be a 50:50 assessment for the modules based on assignments and written exams, as compared to what, at the moment, was 20:80.
The library should have more updated and relevant books for our course modules.

Scholarship

Yes, there are multiple scholarships available based on merit, nationality, and a few other factors. You just need to go through the university and try to apply a bit early to ensure a better chance of getting it.
I got a hardship scholarship of £3000 in addition to the early bird of £2000. My friend also received a £2000 scholarship, and there is no such criterion for this one; you just need to have an offer and have paid the booking amount for the admission, and you have to write an application in detail justifying your hardship to the university.

I found my accommodation through the Rightmove website. The monthly rent was £450.
The main challenge was providing a guarantor for the rent, and there are many websites that provide this kind of paid service, which can't provide a guarantee for the rent. I used your guarantor website for me to provide a guarantee for my 11 months of rent guarantee.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Student (Anonymous)

University of Kent( Enrolled 2022 )B.A Physics with AstrophysicsAugust 13, 2025

8.7 /10

University of Kent review

Likes

The academics and faculty are amazing and super helpful.
The campus is very green and beautiful.
There are plenty of Restaurants and a club on campus.

Dislikes

The accommodation is very expensive in comparison to other universities.

My accommodation was always provided by university but it was very expensive. Depending on the accommodation, it can range from 150 to 225 GBP a week.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Sagar Sharma

University of Kent( Enrolled 2018 )Masters in Advanced Communication EngineeringApril 15, 2025

9.3 /10

University of Kent : Alumni's Pov!

Likes

Campus is situated at top hill location, from where we can see the beautiful view of Canterbury town.
Library is accessible 24*7 with cafe facilities and vending machines.
Engineering labs are well equipped with proper safety measures.

Dislikes

EDA department of university only have 1 dedicated lab/common study room for masters students.
Cafeteria doesn't offer any Indian snacks and food
Common kitchens in hostel doesn't have the separate drinking water tap.

Scholarship

Scholarships are based on the merit basis, and it can vary every academic session. Aspiring students can visit the university website for more information on this.
I didn't get the scholarship but some of my fellow students got scholarships worth £5000 and £10000.
Names of Scholarship are-
-Kent Future Students India Scholarships
-Postgraduate Taught - £5000
-Chevening Scholarships- full tuition fee waiver.

I opted for the on-campus accommodation. I applied for it through the University website. There are multiple options available for accommodation on-campus, aspiring students can check and opt as per their requirements. Rent starts from £7000 to £10000 depending on the room size. All the hostels are very clean, rooms are spacious, common sharing kitchen and common hangout area.
All rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, study area, a revolving chair, attached restroom and high speed internet both wireless and wired.
I didn't find any difficulties while searching for the accommodation, it was very smooth.
I would recommend going for on-campus accommodation, because it has everything like a shopping complex, cafe, chilling area with friends and University have its own security department.
All the schools and classes were very near to the accommodation.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Saidatta Murti

University of Kent( Enrolled 2021 )IELTS Score : 7Computer ScienceJanuary 20, 2025

7.7 /10

University life in Kent

Likes

Campus life is what was the best as it was peaceful.
Teacher catering to all your doubts made it easier for students.
Availability of campus security making students feel safe

Dislikes

The nearby stores were expensive
The food provided is bland(tasteless)
Assignment submission of all modules overlapping made it difficult to cope up with.

I was living on campus, so the selection of accommodation was made through the University's accommodation website out of the many options available, selecting the one that was at a prime location was tough, but for the first-year students, we get confirmed places on campus, while for others it is a first come first serve system for the university.
Accommodations off campus are available to browse through a website like amber students. As my application for the accommodation went smoothly, getting a place was easier than expected.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

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Rishita

University of Kent( Current Student )B.S Forensic Science MSciMarch 18, 2019

9.3 /10

University of Kent review

Forensic science is a course which intrigues me and due to a personal walk in crime scene investigation. My interest in the field increased even more. I personally think this subject is now becoming demanding.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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