The National Student Survey 2023

This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2023 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers by 28 November 2022.

Ref:: OfS 2022.66
Date:: 28 October 2022

The NSS is managed by the Office for Students (OfS) on behalf of the UK funding and regulatory bodies – the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), the Scottish Funding Council and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.

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.

The National Student Survey 2023: Guidance

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Information for providers and actions required

Annex A: Core questions for NSS 2023 with core questions for NSS 2022 for reference

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Changes to the core questions and response scales for NSS 2023

Annex B: Guidance on the 2023 NSS for higher education providers

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Guidance for providers returning student data to HESA

Annex C: Guidance on the 2023 NSS for further education colleges in England

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Guidance for further education colleges in England