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Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees

• Overview

  You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…

• Recognised bodies in Wales

  Recognised bodies are higher learning institutions that can award degrees.…

• Recognised awards

  Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…

Provides an overview of recent reports, writings and opinion on massive open online courses (MOOCs). BIS research paper number 130

• Updated: 18 September 2013

Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children

• Overview

  A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives you permission to stay in the…

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, you must have…

• Knowledge of English

  You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when…

• How much it costs

  When you apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, you’ll need to…

• Documents you'll need to apply

  Before you apply, you must pay for Ecctis to check your qualification is…

• Apply from outside the UK

  You must apply online for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa. Check…

• Your partner and children

  Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…

• Switch to this visa

  You might be able to apply to change (‘switch’) to a High Potential…

A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.

• Updated: 26 February 2025

Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over - eligibility, extend or switch your visa, how much it costs and how long it takes

This is a four-year apprenticeship programme offering a first of its kind opportunity to gain real work experience while studying for an undergraduate degree.

• Updated: 13 January 2026

Get a postgraduate doctoral loan to help fund a full-time or part-time master's degree: find out if you're eligible and how much you can get.

Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.

Guidance and resources to help you navigate the online world with confidence.

• Updated: 10 February 2026

Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning