University of Kent is among the top 15% of UK universities (National Research Assessment Exercise 2008), and ranks as one of the best universities in terms of student satisfaction. With campuses in Canterbury (55 minutes to London by train), Medway, Brussels and Paris, Kent provides an excellent academic and social experience at the heart of Europe. We have a long history of teaching and research collaboration with universities in Brazil, including USP, UNB, Campinas, Rio Grande do Sul and Pernambuco. Kent's outstanding departments include Bio-Sciences (Cancer Biology, Molecular Processing), Electronic Engineering and Digital Arts, Computing, Architecture, Materials Physics, Astronomy, Applied Optics, Drama and Film, Conservation and Biodiversity.