University of Kent

Also known as University of Kent at Canterbury, Cantuar., The University of Kent, UKC

public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom

Key facts

Former name: University of Kent at Canterbury
Motto: Latin : Cui servire regnare est
Motto in english: Literal translation: 'Whom to serve is to reign', ( Book of Common Prayer translation: 'whose service is perfect freedom')
Type: Public
Established: 4 January 1965 ; 61 years ago ( 1965-01-04 )
Affiliations: Universities UK , SGroup European Universities' Network, EUA , ACU , Eastern ARC , Universities at Medway
Endowment: £ 3.8 million (2022)
Budget: £ 260.4 million (2021–22)
Chancellor: YolanDa Brown
Vice chancellor: Professor Georgina Randsley de Moura (acting)
Visitor: The Archbishop of Canterbury ex officio

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The University of Kent (formerly the University of Kent at Canterbury, abbreviated as UKC) is a public research university in Kent, England. It was founded by royal charter in 1965. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, served as its first Chancellor.