OfS registration reforms - briefing for unregistered providers
Find out more about our new requirements for institutions who are seeking registration with the Office for Students (OfS).
Last updated: 23 Sep 2025
EventAll information about registering with the OfS
Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Securing student success: Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Last updated: 18 Sep 2025
PublicationAssessment for variation of degree awarding powers - Cornwall College
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) order for The Cornwall College Group.
Last updated: 11 Sep 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Degree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Last updated: 03 Sep 2025
PublicationOfS announces reforms to its registration tests to protect students and public money
The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
Press releaseRegulatory notice 7: Application requirements notice
Notice under section 3(5) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA).
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationConsultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Consultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationOfS prohibited behaviours list
This document forms part of - and should be read alongside - initial condition of registration C5, which requires providers applying to register with the OfS to treat students fairly.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for Northern School of Contemporary Dance
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers order for Northern School of Contemporary Dance to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for TEC Partnership
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) Order for TEC Partnership to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
PublicationDescribe your experience of using this website