University of Kent

Welcome to the university of ambition

Where desire meets determination

We stand for ambition, with our diverse community of staff and students committed to making a difference at regional, national and global level. It’s something we’re very proud of.

Our strategic pillars

As part of the next phase of our Kent 2025 strategy, we continue to build on these three strategic pillars:

• Education and student experience
• Research and innovation
• Engagement, impact and civic mission

Who we are

Our work is driven by our deep and abiding values, our pride in our past and the people and communities we serve.  

Our strategy

Our education and research, and the talents of our staff and students, will support social, economic, cultural, intellectual and public life in ways that will make us one of the leading civic universities.   

Our impact

Our staff and students make a significant contribution within our local communities through volunteering, research and public service, while our international links enhance their experience through contact with different countries, cultures and experiences