The Hidden Complexity of Verifying International Qualifications
For a university admissions team, verifying an international qualification can sound relatively straightforward: identify the awarding institution, access its records and confirm that the qualification is genuine. In practice, the reality is considerably more complicated. Universities recruit from across the world, but the systems used to verify qualifications have rarely been designed with international admissions […]
Student Finance Fraud: Why Universities Need to Verify More Than Qualifications
The government inquiry into alleged abuse of the student finance system prompted an important conversation across higher education. While the investigation is ongoing, it has highlighted a broader question for universities: how can institutions demonstrate that the right people are accessing publicly funded education? For many institutions, qualification verification already forms a routine part of […]
CBSE verification update: supporting universities through continued disruption
Many universities rely on CBSE verification as a critical part of their international admissions and compliance processes. We are therefore aware that the current unavailability of the CBSE online verification portal may be causing concern for admissions teams managing applications from Indian students. The disruption comes at a time when CBSE’s wider digital infrastructure has […]
How education agents can reduce fraud and improve international application quality
International student recruitment is becoming more complex. Universities face growing pressure to strengthen compliance, detect fraud earlier, and ensure international admissions processes can withstand increasing regulatory scrutiny. At the same time, education agents are expected to deliver applications quickly, accurately, and at scale. That creates a difficult balancing act. Agents need to manage high volumes […]
International Admissions Fraud: What changed in 2025? Download the report.
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 Fraud Report 2025, built from what Qualification Check has seen across our primary-source verification outcomes during the 2025 admissions cycle in the UK. It’s designed […]
Thinking of working with a verification partner? Here’s what you should be asking
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 genuine applicants, and uphold the reputation of the institution. Choosing who to trust with that responsibility is one of the most important operational decisions a […]
QCHE 2026: Building a Stronger HE Community Together
Mark your calendars: QCHE 2026 will return on 11 February at Glaziers Hall, London Bridge. QCHE is fast becoming an important gathering in the international higher education calendar for leaders in admissions, compliance and international recruitment. Last year’s event brought together a focused group of colleagues who shared ideas and compared experiences in an open, […]
Not a Blocker, a Bridge: Recruiting Safely in High-Risk Markets
Some recruitment teams see admissions compliance tools as a hurdle, something that slows down offers and frustrates applicants. The truth is the opposite. In high-risk markets, where the potential for growth is matched by the potential for fraud, the right compliance partner is not a blocker, it is a bridge. It connects your growth ambitions […]
The Shift from Volume to Value in International Recruitment
By Ed Hall, Qualification Check CEO, 08 April 2025 Table of Contents International student recruitment in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift. It’s what many of our clients believe, and it’s certainly backed up by recent industry news, highlighting how institutions are scaling back spending on agent aggregators and digital recruitment platforms, mirroring a […]
Calling QC clients: Take control of verification with our Managed Service tailored to your needs
By Rachel Whales, 21 February 2025 Okay, so you know us, we make global verification simple, reliable, and stress-free. But what if I told you life is about to get even easier? Enter our brand new Managed Service, our way of giving you more customisation, control, and a whole lot of useful insights in addition […]