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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Kent

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Kent leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs University of Kent at a glance

DN Colleges Group and University of Kent both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Kent: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £20,700 at University of Kent: DN Colleges Group is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £36,500 from University of Kent. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and University of Kent in 0.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
2017
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

DN Colleges Group

University of Kent

92.2%
84%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£23,400
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

72
335

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Kent

    85 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India9.9%
    • 🇨🇳China6.8%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

    Subjects

    15 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Kent

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Fee not available

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,700 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £20,700 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • English Literature

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • Animal Science

      3 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Social Policy & Public Policy

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (PG)

    • Business Information Systems

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £23,500 (PG)

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at University of Kent

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Kent
    £23,500

    DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    University of Kent
    £20,700

    DN Colleges Group is about £8,200 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    DN Colleges Group

    University of Kent

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      84%Satisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      88%Satisfaction82%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
      No dataSatisfaction70%

    • Business Information Systems

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs University of Kent: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Kent cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,500 at University of Kent: DN Colleges Group is about £11,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £20,700 at University of Kent: DN Colleges Group is about £8,200 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Kent?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Animal Science, Social Policy & Public Policy and 3 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or University of Kent better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 83% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or University of Kent offer more courses?

    University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Kent?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 11 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences and 3 more.

    What can you study at University of Kent but not at DN Colleges Group?

    University of Kent teaches 48 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Biology, Law, Applied Psychology and 40 more.

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