The UK model for assuring quality and standards encourages universities to learn from experience, and each other, continuously. The independent
Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) (opens in new window) conducts regular reviews, and the Funding Councils reserve the right to withdraw funding where shortcomings are not adequately addressed.
Use this page to find out information on how the different parts of the system piece together, including the:
You can also compare the UK quality assurance system with other systems, such as the US.