International students play a vital role in enriching academic life, advancing research, supporting university finances, and enhancing the UK’s reputation as a leading destination for higher education. However, recent policy
Why in 2026 are universities still using manual processes to verify students’ credentials and identities? Many UK universities still rely on admissions staff to manually check application documents, cross-reference transcripts,
As the sun set over London on Wednesday 11 February at the stunning Glaziers Hall, we held our inaugural QC Awards 2026, to celebrate the creative, data-driven and collaborative approaches that are strengthening compliance
For admissions teams across Australia and New Zealand, the landscape of international student recruitment is constantly evolving. As universities strive to welcome genuine talent from around the globe, they face
On Wednesday 11 February 2026, Qualification Check welcomed 80 delegates from 40 universities to Glaziers Hall, London Bridge, for the second annual QCHE conference. Held in partnership with Password English Language Testing, the
Recent reporting around the large-scale fake degree racket uncovered in India, and the subsequent political and regulatory response in Australia, has brought a longstanding issue in international admissions and compliance back into
Taking place at Glazier’s Hall in London on Wednesday 11 February, QCHE 2026 brings together university leaders in admissions, compliance and international recruitment for a day of insight and discussion on building
The admissions cycle rarely ends neatly. Teams move fast, deadlines compress, and the operational load climbs. That is also when risk tends to creep in. Today we’re sharing our Post-Cycle
For university admissions managers, the end of an intake cycle is rarely the finish line. It is simply the moment to take a breath, review the data, and prepare for
When universities look for a verification partner, the goal is not simply to tick a compliance box. It is to protect the integrity of admissions decisions, ensure fair access for
Remote admissions and hybrid hiring are now the norm. That shift delivers access and speed, but it also raises a fundamental question: how do you prove someone’s identity online with