University of Kent

Our aim is to develop the next generation of responsible leaders and entrepreneurs who make a difference in the world. We focus on transformative education informed by impactful research. We're solving the challenges facing our communities today and better enabling future generations to meet those yet to come.

Kent Business School has programmes across both our Canterbury and Medway campuses. Our Medway campus is a smaller, close knit community closer to London, whereas Canterbury offers a more traditional university experience.

Our world-class academics influence management strategies and practices world wide through our outstanding research projects and direct involvements with industry. We address some of the biggest challenges of our time such as sustainability and responsible leadership to drive progress and create better business globally.

As a Triple Accredited Business School (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA), KBS is positioned among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.

This global benchmark - often referred to as the “Triple Crown” - recognises excellence across every area of business education, including teaching quality, research impact, student experience, international outlook and industry engagement.

Together, these three accreditations demonstrate that Kent Business School meets the highest international standards, offering students a rigorous, globally recognised and career-enhancing business education.

Kent Business School (KBS) further strengthens the University’s reputation with impressive subject-specific achievements, including being ranked top 100 globally for both the Masters in Marketing and Masters in Supply Chain Management in the QS Business Masters World Rankings 2026.

KBS is also a research-intensive institution, with 80% of its research rated "world leading" or "internationally excellent" in REF 2021.