Part 1: The Office for Students Powers in relation to "university" title Section 56: Use of "university" in title of institution
This section amends section 77 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and transfers the responsibility for approving the use of "university" title in a provider’s name under this section from the Privy Council to the OfS. Existing provisions are retained for Wales.
	The OfS may only consent to an institution’s use of "university" title if that institution is a registered higher education provider. The OfS has to have regard to factors in guidance given by the Secretary of State. Before giving the guidance the Secretary of State must have consulted the relevant bodies and persons listed.
	Approval given by the Privy Council under this section prior to this section coming into force continues to be valid.
	This section forms part of the law of England and Wales.