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Returning student accommodation applications open for September 2021!

We’ve set aside a limited number of rooms across campus exclusively for returning students, so whether you are in your second, third or fourth year you can enjoy the great benefits of living on campus once again with online applications accepted from 10.00 Thursday 14 January!

We understand the pressure you’re under at the moment and our returning student offer has been designed to make things easier for you by including:

  • Ability to apply to live with your friends (see our FAQs for more info)
  • Not needing to pay anything until September 2021 as there are no deposits needed to secure your room
  • Flexibility for early applicants as we will cancel any legally binding accommodation agreement for the 2021/22 academic year with no penalties if you notify us by Friday 9 April 2021
  • All utilities are included (gas, water, electricity, heating and Wi-Fi) as well as Kent Sport Premium Plus membership
  • Designated returning student rooms are set aside in all accommodation areas (except for Eliot and Turing College which are reserved for first year students). W also have returning KMMS student accommodation
  • Contract lengths that match your academic terms beginning for the start of term in September, meaning you won’t have to pay extra rent over the summer months
  • Quick confirmation as early applicants will find out if their application is successful at the end of January and receive their room allocation information from March.

Check your emails from the Accommodation Team or visit our Returning Student Accommodation page for more information including our handy FAQ Guide.

So, remove the worry of finding a new place to live, and instead apply online now and relax knowing you can live with friends and have the great facilities available on campus to return to next year.