OfS sets out risks to the financial sustainability of universities and colleges - media coverage

There is substantial coverage of our annual report on financial sustainability in higher education, which was published today.

Today’s report finds that while university finances generally remain in good shape, significant variation remains in the performance of higher education providers and there are growing risks from an over-reliance on international students and inflationary pressures.

The report received coverage in the following publications:

The report was also mentioned on Radio 4 (starting at 08:36:20), where Professor Frankopan (author of Silk Roads) was asked about it as part of a wider discussion on China.

See 'Financial sustainability of higher education providers in England 2023' Read our press release
Published 18 May 2023

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