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Please find answers below to some of our most frequently asked questions about QAA Membership:

 

 

Yes! If your institution holds QAA Membership, all staff and students automatically have access to membership benefits, resources and opportunities throughout the year. 

 

To help share the information with others at your institution, we offer digital posters that showcase these benefits and explain how to access them. Please share these widely to ensure everyone can take full advantage. 

 


 

Registration is quick and easy – just use the email address linked to your institution. We do this to ensure access is limited to staff and students at QAA Member institutions. 

Once registered, just login to have full access to our dedicated Membership Resources Site, where you can explore sector news, data insights, policy briefings, case studies, event materials and examples of best practice. 

You can check our list of QAA Members to see if you're eligible to register. If your institution isn't listed, we'd be happy to talk to you about QAA Membership. Contact us at UKservices@qaa.ac.uk (UK institutions) or internationalmembership@qaa.ac.uk (international institutions), and a member of our team will be in touch.  If you experience any issues signing up or logging in, please email membership@qaa.ac.uk for support. 

 


 

If you’ve moved to another QAA Member institution, please email us at engage@qaa.ac.uk so we can update your details and ensure you continue to have access to QAA Membership events and resources. 

If your new institution is not a QAA Member, we won’t be able to provide continued access. Please note that we’re unable to grant access via personal email addresses. 

 


 

We’d love to welcome your institution into QAA Membership!

 

If your institution is based in the UK, please check our eligibility criteria and our different Membership offers before getting in touch with your institutional information at UKservices@qaa.ac.uk. One of our team will be in touch.

 

If your institution is based outside the UK, please read about the different types of international membership before completing our online application form on this page.

 


 

There are plenty of ways to engage throughout the QAA Membership year. In addition to our expert-led events and networking communities, you can express interest in joining advisory groups or apply for funding to lead a Collaborative Enhancement Project. 

We also send out a Membership newsletter to keep you informed about upcoming opportunities, events, and news from QAA - make sure you're signed up to receive your copy. 

For our International Members, International Associate Members, and those with the International Insights package, we offer opportunities to collaborate on international enhancement projects, access specialised workshops and training and connect with peers through the International Partnerships Policy and Practice Networking Community. 

If you’d like to explore how QAA Membership can support your institution further, you can arrange a meeting us by emailing engage@qaa.ac.uk. We’ll be happy to talk through your priorities and suggest relevant opportunities. 

 


 

You can access your QAA Membership badge for 2025-26 on the Membership Resources site. The badge is a useful way to show your institution’s commitment to quality enhancement.

 

You'll only be able to download the badge that matches your membership type, and full guidance on usage is available in the accompanying Terms and Conditions.

 

If you have any trouble accessing or downloading your badge, please contact us at marcoms@qaa.ac.uk. 

 


 

We offer a range of specialist products and services designed to give you access to our expertise, helping you enhance quality and ensure students and learners receive the best possible educational experience. 

 


 

The Membership Resources Area offers a wide range of materials to support your institution, including:

  • The latest sector news and updates 
  • In-depth data insights and analysis 
  • Policy briefings to help you stay informed on regulatory changes 
  • Case studies showcasing best practice from across the sector 
  • Event materials such as presentations and recordings 
  • Practical toolkits designed to support quality assurance and enhancement 
  • Examples of effective approaches and strategies from member institutions.

These resources are regularly updated to ensure you have access to the most relevant and useful information. 

 


 

Most QAA events are open to all Members, however some are restricted based on the type of membership held. To register, please use your institutional email address. If we’re unable to confirm your institution, we may need to get in touch.

 

Here’s what different membership packages include:

  • Introductory Membership: Access to QAA networks and a limited number of free places at conferences and online events. 
  • Full QAA Membership: Access to networking communities, webinars, workshops, conferences, online and in-person events, and structured professional development programmes. 
  • International Membership and Insights packages: Some events are exclusively available to those with our International Insights package, while others are designed specifically for International Members or International Associate Members. This will always be clearly stated in the event details. 

If you believe your membership includes access to an event you're unable to register for, please contact events@qaa.ac.uk for support. 

 


 

To ensure a high-quality experience for attendees, some of our events have limited capacity. We may cap overall numbers or restrict the number of places per member institution to support meaningful discussion and allow time for networking. 

 

If an event reaches capacity, the registration button will no longer be visible, and a waiting list will be in operation.  Our events team are happy to advise – please email events@qaa.ac.uk.

 


 

Didn’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact us at membership@qaa.ac.uk.