Office for Students

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National Student Survey 2025

Students make their voices heard in the annual NSS

Freedom of speech

New guidance for securing free speech in higher education

Annual financial sustainability report

See our latest analysis of the sector's financial performance

Temporary changes to registration

We are temporarily not accepting new applications for registration with the OfS, degree awarding powers, and university title. We have also paused work on some recent applications.

Read more about the temporary changes

Registering with the OfS Registration and registering with the Office for Students.

Quality and standards How we regulate quality and standards

Equality of opportunity Fair access, success and progress

Regulatory resources Resources and guidance

Student choice and flexible learning Improving choices and opportunities for students

Student protection and support Helping students to thrive

Finance and funding Funding allocations and financial sustainability

Freedom of speech Regulations and guidance on securing free speech

Promoting equal opportunities

What is fair access and participation?

Value for money

What is value for money for students?

Regulatory framework

Guide to the framework of regulation for higher education in England.
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