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Find and apply for a college or university course - full time, part time, post graduate, UCAS, Unistats, National Careers Service, Open University, CUKAS
Documents about the Higher Education and Research Bill.
Guidance on degree awarding powers, university title, designation for HEFCE funding and further education to higher education transfers.
Finding courses, comparing qualifications and checking a university is recognised
SLC statistic publications detailing financial support for students in higher education
Over the period 2006 to 2013 DFID supported partnerships between higher education establishments based in the UK and in developing countries. Funding has now closed.
Information that higher education providers and students need to follow or may find useful, including areas where rules or processes have changed.
Annual statistics on young people's participation in higher education, including their background characteristics.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) distributed public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges. It closed on 1 April 2018.
HESA collect, process and publish data about higher education in the UK, supporting and enhancing the competitive strength of the sector. HESA works with the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills .
Statistics relating to participation rates in higher education (HE).
Statistics about higher education including student enrolments and qualifications, and staff level data.
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
Sets out proposals to strengthen freedom of speech and academic freedom in higher education in England.
This series brings together all documents relating to Higher education student loans
A follow-up report to 'University Challenge: How Higher Education Can Advance Social Mobility'
This series brings together all documents relating to Higher education student support
We're seeking your views on our proposed next steps for higher education reform.
A white paper setting out the government's plans to reform the higher education and research system.
Letters issued to general further education colleges, sixth-form colleges and higher education institutions with a notice to improve.
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