Kent Business School - University of Kent
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Kent Business School
A world of
Opportunity
At Kent Business School
Your future in business starts here.
We prepare you for what’s next with future-focused teaching, built-in experience and personalised support. As part of an international business school, you’ll graduate ready for a global career.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Take the first step towards realising your ambition with courses across business, management, marketing, accounting and finance.
Start your journey
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
We offer Master's, MBA and PhD options across business, digital marketing, analytics and more. We have programmes starting in January or September so you can set your own pace.
Forge your path
Careers and Employability
Careers and Employability
From your first day at Kent Business School you build your network and join a globally connected graduate community made up of over 23,000 alumni from across 87 countries.
Kickstart your career
Business and Partnerships
Business and Partnerships
Our inclusive engagement activity gives businesses the platform to access new levels of knowledge and support from our students and staff.
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Research
Research
Our pool of world-class researchers explore the key questions across our communities. Discover our research and how it addresses key issues such as sustainability and responsible leadership.
Research impact
Experience that counts.
Career preparation is part of everything we do. You’ll connect with businesses through live projects, industry speakers and professional challenges. We’ll help you build valuable experience through placements and internships, giving you the edge to stand out with confidence.
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Our cross-campus community
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 traditional university experience, discover what is right for you.
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Accreditations
At Kent Business School we’re proud to be a 'Triple Crown Business School'.
Accreditations and rankings
Our Accreditations
The lowdown on all of our school accreditations and what they mean for you.
CABS
Being a member of CABS means that KBS are committed to turning our research into viable business and embedding EDI into our activities.
EQUIS
EQUIS accreditation is a high-level recognition of our high standards, and our aim to keep raising them. We proud to be in the top 1% in the world, but we want to be higher.
AACSB
AACSB's process includes 'a rigorous external review of a school’s mission, faculty qualifications, curricula, and ability to provide the highest-quality programs'.
AMBA
AMBA are a leading association who spearhead excellence and innovation in global postgraduate management education. Their accreditation puts our MBA programme amongst the best in the world.
SBC
Our SBC charter recognises our work in small business support, student entrepreneurship, and local engagement. We are committed in building better business and our students are key to our mission.
PRME
Kent Business School is a signatory member of the UN 'Principles for Responsible Management Education'. This is a part of our commitment to building sustainble business and a sustainable tomorrow.
EFMD
Kent Business School is a member of EFMD Global. EFMD provide the EQUIS accreditation, and as a member we are part of their mission driving quality improvement in the sector across the globe.
Kent Business School rankings
The University of Kent continues to achieve strong recognition in major global rankings, placing
387th worldwide and 59th in the UK in the QS World Rankings 2026
, and securing a position within the
top 50 UK universities in The Complete University Guide 2026
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.
As a
Triple Accredited Business School (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA)
, KBS is positioned among the
top 1% of business schools worldwide
The University’s commitment to student success and opportunity has also been recognised nationally, being
shortlisted for University of the Year at the Academic Employability Awards
and
Higher Education Institution of the Year at the NEON Awards 2025
What Triple Accreditation Means
Kent Business School is
Triple Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA
, a prestigious status held by only
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.
EQUIS
(European Quality Improvement System) assesses schools on governance, academic standards, sustainability and strong links with global industry partners.
AACSB
(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) focuses on innovative teaching, impactful research and a commitment to continuous improvement.
AMBA
(Association of MBAs) accredits only the highest-quality postgraduate business programmes around the world.
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.
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What's on?
KBS hosts a full calendar of events over the year
Meet our community
Find out more about the leading academics and researchers driving change at KBS
The MBA
Fast-track your career on our AMBA accredited MBA programme
Get to know us a little better
We'll be hosting a range of virtual events for Postgraduate Taught applicants so you have the chance to ask any questions and meet the academics you'll be learning from.
Student voice
Hear from our students about their time studying at Kent Business School.
Student Voice
KBS alum now aiming high in his home country of Belize
Student Voice
Former Kent MBA student Efstathia nominated for AMBA Award
Student Voice
KBS students on how student support supported their success
Student Voice
'I've been amazed at how relevant my course is to everything I do'
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