Canterbury-IU

•  This is an IU-Administered Program
•  Academic Year or Semester Program at the University of Kent

Given University of Kent's curriculum changes, students should anticipate severely-restricted course availability begining Fall 2024. Contact your IU education abroad advisor with questions.

• Courses in the humanities (limited disciplines), social sciences, math, and physical sciences
• IU students cannot enroll in 2nd year Psychology modules (Level 5); practical Drama modules, or modules in the School of Engineering and Digital Arts
• Most ECON, CHEM, MATH, and PHYS courses are not available for the fall-only term. Check with study abroad advisor to determine availability of these modules before applying
• 300-acre campus
• Ideal for students to take courses in their major and/or minor
• All classes taken with British students

Course Load

• 16 IU credits per semester (equivalent to 60 Kent credits)
• Students choose modules (word for 'courses' at Kent) in their Catalogue of Modules for short-term study.
  • Note: IU students may not enroll in modules on the Medway campus. This information can be found in the Catalogue of Modules.
• Modules typically carry 15 or 30 Kent credits (equates to 4 or 8 IU credits respectively); students select a combination of classes for 60 Kent credits per term.

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Canterbury-IU course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

• Program Website
• Handbook
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Single room in university apartment shared with 3-4 other students
• Single room in one of the residential colleges
• Visit the University of Kent's Accomodation Services website for details.

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college (or fifth semester for spring-only option)
• have significant background (9-12 credits) in a field you can pursue at Kent
• have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Note: beginning Fall 2024, there has been an increase to the fees paid to IU. Students will be paying approximately $4,000-$5,000 per term more over last years fees. We apologize for the price change, which is due to our agreement with University of Kent. 

Travel grants may be available for Indiana residents with demonstrated financial need. Amounts vary. No separate application is required; all Indiana residents will be considered automatically. 

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• Most IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs.
• Education Abroad Scholarships, including Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.

• IU Scott C. Schurz Pell Match Study Abroad Scholarships for resident undergraduate students with a Pell grant

• IU Sheona K. Mackenzie & Neil D. Theobald Study Abroad Scholarship of $2,250. (All students who submit applications will be considered.)

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.