Kent Business School has taken its place in the top 1% of business schools worldwide.

The school, part of the University of Kent, is among the top 100 'triple crown' business schools worldwide after acquiring European Quality Improvement System (Equis) accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

The 'triple crown' involves awards by the three leading business school accreditation organisations – Equis, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and The Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Equis accreditation is a benchmarks business schools against international standards. Kent Business School was assessed in terms of governance, programmes, students, faculty, research, internationalisation, ethics, responsibility, sustainability and engagement with the world of practice.

Professor Marian Garcia, dean of Kent Business School said: ‘The findings of the panel and subsequent validation of the school’s strive for excellence has endorsed our high standards in all areas - from teaching excellence to knowledge generation, research and innovation, and external engagement.

"We welcome the clarity that our latest accolade brings to our education, research and innovation offerings. Knowing that our school is in the top 1% in the world is gratifying. As an institution, we are proud of the contribution we make to the global community and the bar that we set for those who teach, learn or work with us."

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