UK's first 'super-university' to be created as two merge from 2026

Why are two UK universities merging into new ‘super-university’?

The Universities of Greenwich, in London, and Kent have announced a formal tie up, which will make them one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK.

Greenwich and Kent universities creating UK's first ‘super-university’ - new name and opening date

Students will continue to apply to study at and graduate from the universities separately and operate across the existing campuses

Country’s first ‘super-university’ to be created with merger of two institutions

The universities said their collaboration ‘will create a blueprint for other institutions to follow’.

Shock university ‘merger’ announced

The Universities of Kent and Greenwich are set to ‘merge’ in a shock move that’s the first of its kind.

Greenwich and Kent announce merger to form 'super-university'

Universities are facing ongoing financial worries, with the regulator saying other mergers could follow.

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In a landmark move that could reshape British higher education, the University of Kent and the University of Greenwich have announced plans to merge, potentially creating the UK's first-ever 'super university' by 2026. The proposal has already drawn praise from sector leaders and comes at a time when higher education institutions are facing serious economic challenges. The merger is also seen as a way to consolidate resources and improve the glo…