Public authorities
Found 175 public authorities in the category ‘Universities’
Also called Arden University
Our understanding is that this body is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We list this body due to its degree awarding powers and its...
4 requests.
formerly The Arts University College at Bournemouth and The Arts Institute at Bournemouth
131 requests.
Also called BIMM
We understand that BIMM University Limited is subject to FOI via Schedule 1, Paragraph 53(1)(aa) of the Freedom of Information Act which refers to
T...
0 requests.
Formerly Birmingham Polytechnic and the University of Central England in Birmingham.
533 requests.
Birmingham Conservatoire is part of Birmingham City University.
24 requests.
Also known as Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation.
248 requests.
BPP University Limited is a company with degree awarding powers formally recognised as a university by the UK Government.
As BPP University Limited...
57 requests.
Also called BSMS
The Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex. Please direct any reque...
0 requests.
This body is part of the University of the Arts London. Please consider directing your request to the University
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37 requests.
Until 1st November 2011, Cardiff Metropolitan University was the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
229 requests.
This body is part of the University of the Arts London. Please consider directing your request to the University
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39 requests.
This body is part of the University of the Arts London. Please consider directing your request to the University
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0 requests.
The University also owns and manages Cranfield Airport for general and business aviation and research purposes. This university is only for post-gradua...
144 requests.
Also known as De Montfort University Higher Education Corporation.
291 requests.
Before 9th January 2013, Harper Adams University was called Harper Adams University College.
126 requests.
Heythrop College, University of London, ceased operations on 31 January 2019.
Defunct.
Defunct.
47 requests.
Also known as Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Imperial College's Charter and Statutes states: "There shall be a Union of Students...
1596 requests.
This body is part of the University of the Arts London. Please consider directing your request to the University
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0 requests.
This body is part of the University of the Arts London. Please consider directing your request to the University
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41 requests.
Also called LSE
The full legal name for the University is: The London School of Economics and Political Science.
A large number of requests are being made to this a...
1423 requests.
The full legal name of the University is: Middlesex University Higher Education Corporation.
195 requests.
Formally known as (and formerly branded as) The University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
659 requests.
Also called NU London
The University is part of Northeastern University’s global network.
The University is a limited a company and has had four previous names:
NCH...
1 request.
The university is based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The full legal name of the University is: University of Northumbria at Newcastle.
257 requests.
Previously known as Norwich University College of the Arts
94 requests.
also uses the description: "The Open University in Scotland" and "The Open University in Wales".
192 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
428 requests.
Also called Regent’s University London
The university is also known as "Richmond, The American International University in London". Not all universities are subject to the Freedom of Informa...
47 requests.
Also called Royal Holloway and Bedford New College [1]
214 requests.
Also called Sabhal Mor Ostaig
Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI provides degrees taught entirely through the medium of Gaelic as well as lan...
32 requests.
The School of Advanced Study is a Central Academic Body of the University of London.[1][2] Please consider making your request to the University itself...
17 requests.
Also called SGUL
St George's University of London is part of the University of London. The legal name of the institution is St. George's Hospital Medical School.
367 requests.
This authority is based in Northern Ireland, or primarily serves Northern Ireland.
16 requests.
Called St Mary's University College until January 2013.
183 requests.
Swansea Metropolitan University (SMU) no longer exists following merger with University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2012.
Defunct.
Defunct.
46 requests.
The full formal name of this organisation is: "The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital"
61 requests.
Also called LIBF
LBIF has degree awarding powers conferred by a Royal Charter. We list it here because we think it should be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2...
2 requests.
As of 1st January 2012, The School of Pharmacy, University of London merged with University College London (UCL) to become the UCL School of Pharmacy,...
Defunct.
Defunct.
5 requests.
Also called The University of Law
The University of Law (founded in 1962 as The College of Law of England and Wales) is a for-profit private university in the United Kingdom, providing...
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