These are some of the main organisations involved with Higher Education in the UK.

Department for Education and Skills (DfES) Web pages about the Government's higher education policy.

Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) HEFCE distributes public money for teaching and research to universities and colleges. It aims to promote high quality education and research and also plays a key role in ensuring accountability and promoting good practice.

Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) HESA is the central source for the collection and dissemination of statistics about publicly funded UK higher education.

Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) The QAA is an independent body working with higher education institutions to define academic standards and quality, and carrying out reviews against these standards.

Standing Conference of Principals (SCOP) SCOP is the representative body for Higher Education colleges in England and Northern Ireland.

UKCOSA: The Council for International Education UKCOSA: The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK and to staff who work with them.

Universities UK (UUK) This organisation represents the Heads of all UK universities and HE institutions. It is an influential body that serves as the main voice-piece for campaigning on behalf of universities.