Agent Quality Framework

The University of Salford is proud to have signed the UK Agent Quality Framework Pledge. This pledge shows our commitment to the principles of the Agent Quality Framework, helping to ensure transparency and a clear code of conduct our partners must adhere to.

These principles include:

Empowering student choice and enabling informed decision-making
Ensuring good agent governance and professionalism
Promoting ethical agent practices, professional knowledge and competency
Increasing transparency and accountability

Additional guidance

National Code of Ethical Practice for UK Education Agents

The Good Practice Guide for UK Education Agents Partnering for Quality

A Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent

Good Practice Guide for UK Providers Using Education Agents

Agent Tagging Policy

Tagging Request Submission

Tagging requests can be submitted by either the student or their agent.
If the student has applied through another agent, the tagging request is declined as per the "No Switching Policy."

Timing of Submission

If the tagging request is submitted within 10 working days of the application first being submitted, the request can proceed.
If not, the tagging request is declined.

Level of Study

For undergraduate (UG) applications, if the tagging request is submitted within the specified timeframe (10 working days), the student can be tagged at the full commission rate.
For postgraduate taught (PGT) or postgraduate research (PGR) applications, the student can be tagged at the visa counselling rate if the request is within the timeframe (10 working days).

Effective Date

The policy is effective as of March 17, 2025.

If you have any specific questions or need further details about this process, please email salford-international@salford.ac.uk