Guidance

University title and university college title

Sets out the process and detailed criteria for higher education providers seeking to apply for either university title or university college title.

• From: Department for Education and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Published: 15 September 2015
• Last updated: 29 March 2018 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Guidance for higher education providers: criteria and process for applying for university title and university college title

Ref: BIS/15/523

PDF, 578 KB, 29 pages

Details

This guidance sets out the criteria and process for higher education providers seeking to apply for either university title or university college title up until 31 March 2019.

This guidance will continue to apply up to 31 July 2019 for any issues arising post-award, including changes of circumstances.

It applies to higher education providers in England only.

Providers seeking to apply for university title or university college title from 1 April 2019 should refer to the Office for Students’ new guidance.

Published 15 September 2015
Last updated 29 March 2018 + show all updates

1. 29 March 2018

   Added link to new guidance from the Office for Students.

2. 15 September 2015

   First published.