Join us for an explanation of our proposal for changes to registration application requirements. Ask questions as you prepare to read the consultation and understand how to share your feedback.
Last updated: 18 Mar 2025
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Last updated: 18 Mar 2025
EventApplications will be accepted in August 2025, with priority for assessment given to institutions with existing applications that were paused last year.
Last updated: 13 Mar 2025
Our newsOn 29 November 2024 the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation in relation to Brit College Limited.
Last updated: 30 Jan 2025
Press releaseThe OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Central Lancashire’s proposed new name ‘University of Lancashire.’
Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
PublicationThe OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Bolton’s proposed new name ‘University of Greater Manchester’.
Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
PublicationThis report details the assessment carried out by an assessment team. The report sets out the team’s advice about the quality of and standards applied to higher education courses, and whether the provider has met the DAPs criteria.
Last updated: 13 Dec 2024
PublicationThis report represents the conclusions of an assessment for degree awarding powers (DAPs) at The Northern School of Art. The school is seeking authorisation for Full DAPs for all taught awards covering all subjects.
Last updated: 05 Dec 2024
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) has set out temporary changes to its approach to registering institutions, granting degree awarding powers and applications for university title to allow a greater focus on the financial sustainability of the sector and individual institutions.
Last updated: 02 Dec 2024
Our newsThe Office for Students has approved the use of the word ‘university’ in the provider’s change of name from ‘Solent University’ to ‘Southampton Solent University’.
Last updated: 09 Oct 2024
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