Arrangements and provider actions for the National Student Survey 2027
This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2027 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
This publication also provides an overview of the administration of the survey, provider support contact details, survey timetable and dissemination of results.
- Ref:
- OfS 2026.52
- Date:
- 21 October 2026
The NSS is managed by the Office for Students (OfS) on behalf of the UK funding and regulatory bodies – the OfS, the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), Medr (the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research in Wales) and the Scottish Funding Council.
The survey provides information for prospective students to help them find the right course for them. It also provides valuable information for stakeholders and policymakers.
Previous years
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Survey year |
Title |
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2026 |
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Full questionnaire for NSS 2026 - questions and response scales |
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2025 |
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Full questionnaire for NSS 2025 - questions and response scales |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Core questions for NSS 2023 with core questions for NSS 2022 for reference |
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