Proposed reforms to OfS registration requirements: have your say
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Last updated: 18 Mar 2025
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OfS to resume assessments for new registration, degree awarding powers, and university title applications in August 2025
Applications 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 newsBrit College Limited
On 29 November 2024 the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation in relation to Brit College Limited.
Last updated: 30 Jan 2025
Press releaseApproval of proposed new name for University of Central Lancashire
The 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
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for the University of Bolton
The 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
PublicationDegree awarding powers (DAPs) assessment report for Luminate Education Group
This 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
PublicationDegree awarding powers (DAPs) assessment report for The Northern School of Art
This 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
PublicationOfS announces temporary changes to allow greater focus on financial sustainability
The 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 newsApproval of proposed new name for Solent University
The 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
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for City, University of London
The Office for Students has consented to the use of the word 'university' in the provider's change of name from 'City, University of London' to 'City St George's, University of London', in light of its merger with St George's, University of London.
Last updated: 09 Oct 2024
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