Accreditations and Rankings

Accreditations

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Rankings

At Kent Business School we’re proud to be a 'Triple Crown Business School'. This hallmark of quality is key to everything we do.

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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.

Our rankings

Global reputation

Top 100 globally for Masters in Marketing and Masters in Supply Chain Management (QS Business Masters World Rankings 2026).

Top 1%

Triple Accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA placing us in the top 1% of Business Schools

High prospects

Shortlisted for University of the Year (Academic Employability Awards) and Higher Education Institution of the Year (National Education Opportunities Network Awards 2025).

80%

of KBS' research deemed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent' (REF2021)

Top 40

in the UK for Business & Management and Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2026).

Our Accreditations

Only 1% of business schools worldwide have achieved the 'triple crown' of EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditation and Kent Business School being a part of that means you will be joining a world-leading institution when studying with us.

Research with impact

80% of our research was deemed 'world leading' and 'internationally excellent' in the REF2021. Our academics work to address the issues facing the global business community including groundbreaking work with Parker Steel, Priority Freight, Port of Dover, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) and Eurostar.   

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