Welcome to HEFCW
We regulate and fund higher education in Wales, and help to deliver Welsh Government priorities for higher education.
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Information for
Higher education institutions
We regulate, fund and provide guidance to higher education institutions in Wales.
Governing bodies
Governing bodies ensure that governance arrangements are in line with best practice, set the strategic direction of the university and monitor university performance.
Students
We help universities and colleges to deliver the best possible experience for higher education students in Wales. We do not offer any bursaries or grants to students or projects directly.
Covid-19
We, along with Universities Wales and the Welsh Government, have been engaging and working with higher education providers on the impact of the pandemic on their institution, staff and students.
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Higher education for the nation: embedding skills and employability
Tailored work experience for disabled students, virtual internships, and graduates mentoring students are just three ways in which universities are helping students to become more employable.
Our processes
Fee and access planning
Higher education providers in Wales who have submitted an acceptable fee and access plan can charge full-time UK undergraduates fees of up to £9,000.
Financial management and risk review
Our financial management code ensures that regulated institutions are well run, have effective financial management arrangements and are sustainable for the future.
Quality assessment
We ensure that there are processes in place to assess the quality of education at regulated institutions.