Kent and Greenwich universities to merge in attempt to improve financial viability

The institutions want to rebrand as London and South East University group from autumn 2026

The universities of Kent and Greenwich are to merge in an attempt to improve their financial viability against a backdrop of economic turmoil across higher education in the UK.

Under the proposed name of London and South East University Group, the single institution will have one vice-chancellor from the academic year starting in autumn 2026. The two universities combined will have 28,000 first degree undergraduates, according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency.