Quality assurance reports
Search for, and read, reports for all providers reviewed by QAA.
A key part of our role is to review how providers of higher education maintain their academic standards and quality. We carry out many reviews each year for all types of institutions, including private and overseas providers. Review reports are published on our website.
Types of review
Further details about our review methods including handbooks and guidance.
Degree Awarding Powers and University Title
Decisions to grant degree awarding powers in the UK are made by the Privy Council based on advice from us.
Our reviewers
Our reviews are carried out by teams from a pool of more than 400 reviewers, who are drawn from universities and colleges around the UK.
How to make a complaint
If you are a student, staff member, or in other ways engaged in higher education and are concerned about a particular provider, we may be able to help.
Our Review Findings Directory
Our Directory enables you to search features of good practice, recommendations and affirmations highlighted during our reviews.
In line with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (2015) (ESG), QAA is committed to have in place processes for internal quality assurance related to defining, assuring and enhancing the quality and integrity of our activities. This document outlines our approach to internal quality assurance of assessment and review activity.
QAA Approach to Internal Quality Quality Assurance of Assessment and Review Activity
Publication date: 13 Aug 2021
The QAA Quality Mark and Review Graphic
Providers who meet or exceed UK expectations for quality and standards in their latest QAA review are eligible to use the QAA Quality Mark or Review Graphic. This is also displayed on their report page. The Quality Mark is only awarded to QAA subscribers.
The QAA Quality Mark: Terms and Conditions of Use
Publication date: 24 Apr 2018
The QAA Review Graphic: Terms and Conditions of Use
Publication date: 24 Apr 2018