The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is a rating introduced by the UK government in 2017, which focuses on institutions of higher education and the improvement of quality teaching at undergraduate level<\/a>. Universities and colleges can achieve a gold, silver, bronze or provisional rating, and the purpose of the new assessment is to help students choose where to study in the UK.<\/p>\n An independent panel of experts assess each university or college based on written data and submitted evidence. Measured metrics include:<\/p>\n As with all university rankings and league tables, students should use the TEF as a guide, not a rule. The TEF focuses on an institute as a whole, and is not subject or course-specific. The TEF does however offer a quick insight into universities which are currently excelling in the areas highlighted above.<\/p>\nWhat\u00a0are the TEF ratings?<\/h2>\n
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What are universities rated on?<\/h2>\n
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Teaching Excellence Framework Results<\/h2>\n
Gold Rated UK Universities<\/h3>\n