The National Student Survey 2025

This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2025 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 2024.57
Date:: 23 October 2024

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.

The National Student Survey 2025: Arrangements

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Information for providers and actions required

Annex A: Full questionnaire for NSS 2025

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Questions and response scales for NSS 2025

Annex B: Guidance on the 2025 NSS for higher education providers

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Guidance for providers returning student data to HESA

Annex C: Guidance on the 2025 NSS for further education colleges in England

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Guidance for further education colleges in England