The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) (opens in new window) checks how universities maintain their own academic standards and quality. They review and report on how institutions meet their responsibilities, identify good practice and make recommendations for improvement. QAA publishes guidelines to help institutions develop effective systems to ensure students have the best learning experience. All UUK members subscribe to the QAA.

The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) (opens in new window) operates an independent student complaints scheme. All UUK members in England and Wales subscribe to the OIA.

The Higher Education Academy's (opens in new window) vision is for students in UK higher education to enjoy the highest quality learning experience in the world. All UUK members subscribe to the HEA.

Unistats (opens in new window) is the official website to help prospective students make an informed choice when deciding which university or college to apply to.