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Hi, University of Kent is my firm choice for September 2025, ill be studying biomedical science. I was looking at picking my accommodation and want to get the best one for my budget. Just wanted to know for students at Kent university, how much do you spend a week for food. I know there’s not really any cost for travel as its campus, but travel cost to go into town, and any other costs I should factor in, also I don’t drink so there’s a big cost eliminated! Please let me know your weekly/monthly budget for food, and how much money that would equate to spending for a year/39 weeks at uni of Kent. Thanks

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University of Kent

Official Rep

Original post by Zyb756

Hi,
I hope you are well!😊

Biomedical Science sounds super interesting! And it's great that you're looking to study here at Kent🙂
If you have any other questions about university life, about studying at Kent, or any of the opportunities available to students, then let us know!😊

It's great to see that you're looking ahead and into accommodation. Although you may already know, accommodation applications are open for September 2025, and you can find information about Kent's Accommodation Offer Guarantee here🙂

Finding the right accommodation which fits all of your needs is really important, and can depend on lots of different factors. You can find some helpful information here about factors like finances, and location, which might affect your choices/options🙂

You can browse Canterbury Campus accommodation, as well as Medway Campus accommodation here, depending on which campus your course is based, or which Campus you would like to live on. For example, I study at Medway campus, and have had friends who study here but live on Canterbury Campus for the social aspects of university life, but have heard of people to study at Canterbury but live at Medway, and use the shuttle bus to travel between.

I live at home, so wouldn't like to comment on weekly food shops, and accommodation/living costs in Canterbury, I will ask my colleges if they can give any advice or weekly food estimates, and pass these on😊 I hope my response starts off the conversation for you!

Just a few costs you might want to consider:

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Rent/accommodation costs- (some accommodations have additional utility bills), however, utility bills, along with wifi are included at Kent's accommodation.

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Food shops, and eating out with friends for example.

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Course materials/study materials- While these may be smaller purchases e.g. stationary, it's important to factor in any costs of tech e.g. a laptop/tablet, or course specific materials which you might choose to purchase or use during your studies.

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Social life/societies- While joining fees for societies are often one-off payments, this is important to factor in if you might be interested in societies. Spending time with friends socialising may also lead to extra costs, especially in welcome week when you're meeting new people, so this is important to factor in.

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Prescriptions/toiletries- Not always the first costs you might think of, but these could add up if you pay for monthly prescriptions/medications.

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Travel costs- Some students might take their car to university, so additional costs will come in here. Some students may use public transport to get to lectures/placements etc, depending on how far away their accommodation is from campus, and other commitments they have, such as paid work.

I hope this helps! Sorry I don't have any figures for weekly food shops, but hope these points might help!😊

Best wishes,
Josie
Uni of Kent Student Rep🎓️

(edited 3 months ago)