Unlike a city university \u2013 which is spread out over different urban areas \u2013 a campus university is situated all in one place, with all its own facilities.<\/p>\n
That means everything you need is on your doorstep. At Kent, for instance, we have a cinema and theatre<\/a>, two general stores, a medical centre, a multi-million-pound library<\/a>, a multi-use sports hall<\/a>, and numerous cafes, restaurants and catering outlets<\/a> on site.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll also have easy access to all of your classes as they’ll all be held in the same area.<\/p>\n Community<\/strong><\/p>\n Living on campus enables you to be in the heart of things, and it also ensures that you\u2019re part of a community. A campus offers more opportunity for social interaction and connection with other students than a city university, which means more opportunities to make friends.<\/p>\n Plus, at Kent, we provide a wealth of student community support through our College and Community Life Team<\/a>, Kent Union<\/a>, and our Residential Life Assistants<\/a>.<\/p>\n Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n Campus universities are safe environments. We have security staff on duty 24 hours a day for all your safety requirements. They are responsible for the security of students, plus they offer a Walking Taxi service<\/a> to ensure you feel safe walking to your accommodation.<\/p>\n Low travel costs<\/strong><\/p>\n If you live on campus, you won\u2019t have to worry about high commuting costs. Since everything in campus is in one place, you\u2019ll only have to leave campus when you choose to explore further afield.<\/p>\n Green spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n City universities are often situated in busy, urban areas, while campus universities have a lot of green spaces where you can unwind, relax and get close to nature. Here at Kent, we\u2019ve got 300 acres of parkland and woodland to explore and enjoy, including the Kent Community Oasis Garden<\/a>, the Hay Meadow and Labyrinth<\/a>, the Bluebell Woods<\/a> and the Darwin Rose Garden<\/a>.<\/p>\n Study spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n Living on campus gives you access to the University\u2019s wide range of study spaces. From the calm and comfortable brand-new Darwin Study Hub<\/a> with its stylish sofas and stools, to the silent and non-silent study spaces in the Templeman Library<\/a>, there are plenty of study spaces across the campus. This means that wherever you are, there is always somewhere close by for you to sit and focus, or simply relax and read.<\/p>\n Extra support<\/strong><\/p>\n At a campus university, you\u2019ll have a range of support systems at your fingertips. Whether you\u2019re looking for Careers and Employability advice<\/a>, wellbeing support<\/a>, faith support<\/a>, or health services<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a range of services on campus designed to support student welfare, community and belonging.<\/p>\n Transition to independence<\/strong><\/p>\n Having so many support systems<\/a> and amenities close to hand means that you\u2019re fully supported in your transition from school to university study in the UK. You\u2019ll have the chance to get used to your new environment and move towards independence gradually, with the help and assistance you might need during a time of change.<\/p>\n Easy links to town and further afield<\/strong><\/p>\n Here at Kent, Canterbury city<\/a> is just a short walk away. Or you can jump on a bus<\/a>. We work with local bus providers to give you discounted ticket prices. Plus, if you\u2019re looking to explore further afield, London is just 50 minutes away on the high speed train service that runs every hour. Or, if you\u2019re looking for a more relaxed setting, there are several beautiful coastal towns<\/a> and beaches nearby that are accessible by bus or train.<\/p>\n It’s cheaper<\/strong><\/p>\n Campus universities can often be cheaper than living in a city, where living costs can be very high. On a university campus, you\u2019ll have cheaper accommodation options<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here at Kent, everything from utility bills to premium sports membership<\/a> is included in the cost of your room. And the campus restaurants, bars and cafes often offer cheaper prices than those in the city.<\/p>\n So, there you have it! Campus universities like University of Kent win out over city universities in at least 10 ways!<\/p>\n When deciding which university to attend, consider what sort of student experience you would like to have.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a supportive, welcoming community with plenty of green space and great transport links, it’s likely that a campus university is a good fit for you!<\/p>\n If University of Kent’s campus sounds like the perfect backdrop to your International Foundation year, why not apply now for September 2023<\/a>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Students](\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/global-learning\/files\/2023\/01\/46598902652_4342395b7b_o.jpg\")
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