University of Kent
University of Kent
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Below is the information for our exchange program with the University of Kent. If you have interest in this program, please email studyabroad@rowan.edu to begin the application process.
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Name of Institution |
University of Kent |
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Postal Mailing Address |
International Partnerships |
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Website |
https://www.kent.ac.uk/global/partnerships |
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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See http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/termdates.php for details for each year International students will be asked to arrive on a specific date prior to the beginning of classes, and should not make travel plans until they have been accepted and received information about arrival and orientation. |
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Fall Semester |
Mid-September to Mid-December |
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Spring Semester |
Mid-January to Mid-June |
ADMISSION & APPLICATION
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Period of Study |
Full academic year – September to June |
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GPA |
3.0 (where 4.0 is the highest grade), according to the terms of our agreement with an individual partner |
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Documents Required for Application |
Exchange Application: Official Transcript |
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Application Deadline |
15 June for full academic year/Fall semester |
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ACADEMIC MATTERS
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Level of Study |
Undergraduate |
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Online Course Catalogue |
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Credit System |
Most courses are worth 15 or 30 credits |
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Normal Course Load |
60 credits per semester |
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Choosing Modules |
If you are choosing from programmes within Humanities, Social Sciences* or Sciences**, please select the modules you would like to study, in order of preference. It is important that you choose carefully, selecting modules you are interested in, as it may not be possible to change your selection once you arrive in Kent http://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/short-term/how/modules.html Please note that a small number of modules are not available to short-term students. If it is essential that you take a particular module in order to attend Kent, you may wish to check this with us prior to application. *Law modules are only available to students studying at institutions with whom we have a direct Law exchange **Modules within the School of Physical Sciences are restricted to pre-determined pathways and cannot be taken alongside other subjects. Please contact us for more information. |
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Method of Assessment |
Students who attend for the fall or spring terms only will be given an extra piece of coursework in lieu of the exam in May/June if an exam component is required. All spring & summer term students and full-year students are required to sit any examinations in the summer term, where applicable (May/June). An alternative form of assessment is not allowed. |
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Official Transcript |
At the end of the period of study, the University of Kent will issue one official transcript to the student’s home institution. Students may obtain additional copies. There will be a charge for this service. http://www.kent.ac.uk/student-records/graduates/transcripts.html?tab=accommodation If you are a non-exchange student, please let Hazel Lander know your full mailing address before you leave. |
ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS
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Housing |
Deadline for applying for on campus accommodation: Estimated cost per semester: self-catered: $6100-$10,500 per year flex meal plan: $7000-$10,800 per year |
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Meals |
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Cost (if not covered under exchange terms) |
FEES & EXPENSES
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Tuition |
Tuition and fees are paid to Rowan University. Housing and meals are paid to the University of Kent. https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance-student/fees/tuition/index.html |
MISCELLANEOUS
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Online enrolment |
Students will receive information after they have been accepted. |
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Modules |
It is not possible to enroll online for modules. Students will be pre-registered for their modules by International Partnerships. There is very little opportunity to change modules on arrival. |
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Meet and Greet Service upon Arrival |
For students arriving in September, we offer transportation from Gatwick and Heathrow Airports on the arrival weekend for flights arriving from 05.00 till 17.00 hrs. Cost is currently £40. For students arriving in January, we only offer transportation from Heathrow Airport on the arrival day for flights arriving from 06.00 till 15.00 hrs. Cost is currently £40. For students arriving outside those times, a taxi transfer is available: |
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Other information for incoming students |
http://www.kent.ac.uk/gettingstarted/ |
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Visa Info |
Students will receive information about visa documents after they have been accepted. |