Kent and Medway Medical School

Canterbury is a medieval city with vibrant student life, blending historic charm, buzzing cafes, lively nightlife and a welcoming community. Close to the coast and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Canterbury also has excellent connections to London.

• For a small city, Canterbury has numerous bars, coffee shops, bubble tea outlets, and restaurants. There is a popular nightclub on the University of Kent campus.
• The area has a vibrant art scene with exhibitions held across the region and at the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate and the Beaney Museum in Canterbury.
• Gigs and concerts from Punk to Purcell occur in Canterbury and beyond. Local festivals include a food festival in Broadstairs and a hop festival in Faversham, to name a few
• There are cinemas in the city and on the University of Kent campus, as well as several small independent cinemas across the region.
• There are museums and historical sites to visit across the region, like Chatham Dockyard, Dover Castle, Canterbury Cathedral, and the 18th-century spa in Tunbridge Wells.

• First-year students can live in accommodation provided by either Canterbury Christ Church University or the University of Kent.
• Self-catered flats with options including en-suite rooms, close to the campuses.
• Rent includes utility bills, high-speed Wi-Fi, and contents insurance.
• For those who prefer, there is a wide range of private rented accommodation available in the local area.

• KMMS MedSoc runs a varied programme of events: balls, quizzes, revision sessions and talks.
• MedSoc provides academic representation for KMMS, supporting students to voice their opinions and feedback to the medical school.
• KMMS students can also join over 200 societies within KMMS and at either Christ Church or Kent Students' Union.

• Students can request a UniRider pass via Stagecoach, which offers discounted rate to KMMS students travelling around Kent.

• KMMS students can sign up to the student ambassador programme, which hires students to help with events throughout the year.