The University of Greenwich is a public university located in London and Kent, United Kingdom. It has its origins in the Woolwich Polytechnic, which was founded in 1891. It became a university in 1992. The university is known for its diverse range of courses, particularly in the fields of business, computing, engineering, and maritime studies. It has a strong commitment to research and has a number of research centres and institutes. The university’s main campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.