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 […]
Why Applicant Support Matters in Qualification Verification
When people talk about qualification verification, the conversation usually focuses on technology, turnaround times, and fraud prevention. Those things are important, but from an operations perspective, one of the biggest factors in a successful verification journey is actually support. As Senior Manager, Client Support at Qualification Check, I see this every day. Our teams support […]
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, […]
Audit Ready, All Year Round
For many of our university colleagues, the September intake is a whirlwind, with weeks of long days, late nights, and countless applicants to process. By the time October rolls around, most admissions and compliance teams are catching their breath, with the campus buzzing but the immediate pressure on desks finally easing. But as happens so […]
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 Hidden Risks of QR Codes in Admissions
By Rachel Whales, Head of Global Accounts, 15 May 2025 Table of Contents I recently shared a BBC article about the rise in QR code scams, and it got me thinking about the conversations I’ve been having with some of our university partners around the use of QR codes for qualification verification – specifically, their […]