It will be the third-largest university in the UK, with about 50,000 students.

The new university group is a first-of-its-kind model where two universities work together under one name but keep their own identities.

The University of Kent said other universities can join this group in the future.

The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich will still use their own names.

Students will still apply, study, and graduate from their chosen university.

The University of Kent posted a photo on its Facebook page.

Combining the universities will help them financially and could be a model for others.

The new group will help with economic challenges, provide more access to higher education, and increase research.

The group's combined power will help tackle real-world issues locally, nationally, and globally.

Professor Jane Harrington said the new model lets the two schools build on their 20-year cooperation.

This is a significant moment for the sector and could be a blueprint for other institutions.

University leaders are working together in the new group structure.

The move comes as Britain's higher education sector faces financial strain.

Many institutions are at risk of financial problems, and some may run deficits.

A report warned that the higher education sector is facing a financial crisis.

The report noted that many universities have already made cuts.

The UK Visas and Immigration confirmed that student visa arrangements will transfer to the new group.

There will be no changes to existing student loan arrangements.

A new Chancellor and senior team have been appointed for the London and South East University Group.