Proposed new legal name for the University of Greenwich
We are consulting on a proposed new legal name for the University of Greenwich.
Last updated: 05 Nov 2025
PublicationAll information about registering with the OfS
Investigation into Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University
On 28 February 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation of Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University, specifically in relation to Bath Spa University students taught by Fairfield School of Business through a partnership between the providers.
Last updated: 16 Oct 2025
Press releaseOfS registration reforms - briefing for unregistered providers
Find out more about our new requirements for institutions who are seeking registration with the Office for Students (OfS).
Last updated: 23 Sep 2025
EventRegulatory framework for higher education in England
Securing student success: Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Last updated: 18 Sep 2025
PublicationAssessment for variation of degree awarding powers - Cornwall College
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) order for The Cornwall College Group.
Last updated: 11 Sep 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Degree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Last updated: 03 Sep 2025
PublicationOfS announces reforms to its registration tests to protect students and public money
The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
Press releaseRegulatory advice 3: How to register with the Office for Students
A stage-by-stage guide for providers about how to register with the OfS.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationRegulatory notice 7: Application requirements notice
Notice under section 3(5) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA).
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationConsultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Consultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
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