This paper contains analysis of the 2022-23 sector aggregate data based on submissions from higher education institutions in England and Northern Ireland. Also provided is a summary of UK sector data.
Last updated: 27 Jun 2024
PublicationIn the context of the financial challenges facing the higher education sector, David Smy sets out the changes we are making to the financial information we collect from higher education providers to make sure we understand the impact of these risks.
Last updated: 24 May 2024
Blog postThis letter sets out the requirements and providers’ individual deadlines for the Annual Financial Return 2024 (AFR24).
Last updated: 24 May 2024
PublicationA review of the financial information and data the OfS collects annually from relevant higher education providers.
Last updated: 24 May 2024
PublicationThere has been significant coverage of the OfS’s financial sustainability report and accompanying Insight brief.
Last updated: 20 May 2024
Media coverageAn independent analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) has found increased pressure on higher education sector finances, and cautioned universities against being too optimistic about future student growth.
Last updated: 16 May 2024
Press releaseOur impartial, independent view of the financial condition of the higher education sector and its resilience to financial challenge - based on our analysis of financial data returned to the OfS.
Last updated: 16 May 2024
PublicationThis brief looks at the financial challenges facing universities and colleges, and the actions some are taking to navigate them.
Last updated: 16 May 2024
PublicationLetter confirming increase to providers' maximum fundable limits for undergraduate medical courses for the academic year 2025-26. It confirms how additional places are to be allocated across all eligible medical schools.
Last updated: 13 May 2024
PublicationJohn Blake, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), explores the role and purpose of OfS funding. The OfS wants to hear how our current approach should develop to continue to support a high quality educational experience for students into the future.
Last updated: 18 Apr 2024
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