Study UK has over 100 accredited private colleges in its membership.
These colleges prepare students for university entry; offer vocational and professional education; and work in partnership with universities and awarding bodies to offer fully validated higher education courses.
All members of Study UK are either accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) or operate under the Educational Oversight of the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) or another Home Office approved Educational Oversight Body. They have also agreed to uphold and abide by Study UK's Code of Practice.
In addition, Study UK's Premier Members have:
- Held accreditation or operated under Educational Oversight for at least four years
- Completed a minimum of two successful consecutive full inspections or reviews
- Are fully accredited by a UK university to run either a complete degree programme or final year under official licence, having successfully gone through the university's official Quality Assurance process.
(NOTE: Colleges and institutions not offering courses at degree level may also acquire Premier Member status by special invitation of the Study UK Board.)
To find out more about our members, or to learn how your college can join Study UK, please select an option from the menu on the left.
