Information about the UK TNE Quality Scheme
Publication date: 20 Apr 2026
Dedicated, sector-led and practical support for delivering effective, high-quality transnational education
The UK TNE Quality Scheme helps you enhance the quality of your TNE provision and student experience, navigate diverse international contexts, and develop sustainable global partnerships. Through insights, events, training and guidance, the scheme equips you with the knowledge, tools and community support needed to strengthen and grow high‑quality TNE provision worldwide.
Activities to enhance your transnational education operations
Partnership Insights
A deep-dive look at specific TNE partnerships and arrangements of providers, surfacing areas of effective practice and opportunities for enhancement. Findings are published for scheme members to support shared learning across the sector.
Thematic Insights and case studies
Practical guidance and reflective questions to support enhancement of TNE practice, from those at the start of their TNE journey to those with significant experience, supplemented with case studies written by providers to share insights and approaches.
Training sessions
Professional development sessions designed to support staff at all levels of experience and expertise working in TNE. Topics covered will include:
- Due diligence and risk management
- Reviewing, developing, and exiting a partnership
- Governance.
TNE in Practice Symposium
An in-person interactive event for scheme members, bringing colleagues together to share practice, expertise and support peer learning in TNE.
Country regulation digests
Dedicated support with understanding the local regulatory landscape through spotlights produced in collaboration with overseas quality agencies and regulators.
Scheme badge
A symbol of commitment to enhancing the quality of TNE provision.
The theme for 2026-27 is Contextualisation
The scheme is structured around a broad theme for each year based on features of an effective partnership/arrangement. For 2026-27, this theme is Contextualisation which will be used to support the focus of partnership insights and case studies, as well as a Thematic Insight report.
The rapidly accelerating expansion of transnational education means that the role of QAA as a trusted and knowledgeable interlocuter is more important than ever – providing unique opportunities for colleagues from across the UK HE sector to share both their concerns and their learnings as we seek to keep quality at the heart of our global vision.
Peter Clack, Global Director, University of Exeter
Global Insights offers members a comprehensive, future‑focused understanding of international higher education by integrating intelligence, practical guidance, and professional networks. Outputs support members to gain clear visibility of global opportunities, challenges, and trends, as well as enhance strategic decision‑making, operational effectiveness and global engagement.
Membership of the UK TNE Quality Scheme is available on an annual basis. The membership year for 2026-27 will run from 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2027. The scheme is open to all UK higher education providers.
Further information is set out in the terms and conditions.
UK TNE Quality Scheme - Terms and Conditions
Publication date: 02 Apr 2026
UK TNE Quality Scheme - Badge Terms and Conditions of Use
Publication date: 02 Apr 2026