QAA is the UK's expert quality body for tertiary education. We are an independent charity working to benefit students and higher education, and one of the world’s experts in quality assurance. We are trusted by higher education providers and regulatory bodies to maintain and enhance quality and standards. We ensure that students are involved in all aspects of our work. We work with governments, agencies and institutions globally to benefit UK higher education and its international reputation. The work we do supports our mission to safeguard standards and improve the quality of UK higher education wherever it is delivered around the world.