Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Removing the postgraduate barriers

£75 million will support postgraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Read more ... 

Engaging students

A new student engagement unit, hosted by the National Union of Students, will be launched later this year. Read more ... 

Student social entrepreneurs

Eighteen university teams go head to head at Spitalfields Market. Read more …  

Apply for specific-course designation

Applications are now open for alternative providers. Read more ...

Research facilities to lead the way

£290 million will support research projects at five new university and business partnerships. Read more ...  

About HEFCE

The Higher Education Funding Council for England promotes and funds high quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.

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What we do