This site explains how quality and standards are assured at UK universities. 

Universities UK is committed to a quality assurance system that is accountable, rigorous, transparent, flexible, responsive and public facing. 
 
You can use this site to to find out about:

• the current review of external examining arrangements
• UUK's commitment to ensuring quality and standards
• how the quality assurance system works and the role of all the bodies involved
• what improvements are planned 
• the latest on events, publications, media releases and related links on quality and standards

Finally, if you would like more information, a more comprehensive guide: Quality and standards in UK universities: A guide to how the system works can be ordered through this website via our bookshop.

If you would like a brief guide Quality and standards in UK universities: A summary is also available.