Canterbury

Universities in Canterbury

University of Kent has its main campus on a 300-acre parkland site to the north of the city centre, with views over Canterbury. It covers humanities, social sciences, law, sciences and computing. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Canterbury Christ Church University, founded in 1962 and granted university status in 2005, has its main campus on North Holmes Road close to the city centre. It covers education, health sciences, arts, business and social sciences. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

University for the Creative Arts has a Canterbury campus in the city, known for art, design, fashion, film and architecture. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Canterbury

Hales Place, to the north of the city centre, is the most popular student area in Canterbury, close to the University of Kent campus and well connected to the city centre on foot. St Dunstan’s, west of the city centre, is popular for its range of housing and proximity to Canterbury West railway station. Wincheap, southwest of the centre, suits students at Canterbury Christ Church University and is close to Canterbury East station.

Getting around Canterbury

Canterbury is a compact and walkable city where most student areas are within easy reach of the universities and city centre on foot or by bus. Canterbury has two railway stations: Canterbury West has high-speed services to London St Pancras, and Canterbury East connects to London Victoria and local Kent destinations.

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