The National Student Survey 2020

This publication sets out the arrangements for the National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers by 28 November 2019.

Ref:: OfS 2019.42
Date:: 24 October 2019
To:: Higher education providers and further education colleges in England; higher education providers and further education colleges in Northern Ireland; higher education providers in Scotland. The Higher Education Funding Council for Wales will write separately to providers in Wales.

The NSS is managed by the Office for Students (OfS) on behalf of the UK funding and regulatory bodies – the Department for the Economy (Northern Ireland), the Scottish Funding Council and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.

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 2020: guidance

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Information for providers and actions required

Annex A: Guidance on the 2020 National Student Survey for higher education providers and alternative providers

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Guidance for higher education providers and alternative providers

Annex B: Guidance on the 2020 National Student Survey for further education colleges in England

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Guidance for further education colleges in England

Annex C: Guidance on the 2020 National Student Survey for further education colleges in Northern Ireland

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Guidance for further education colleges in Northern Ireland