New verification system uncovers dozens of bogus universities

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It has already flagged up more than 130 universities and colleges that incorrectly claim to award UK degrees, with more "degree mills" being detected weekly.

The HEDD is operated by Graduate Prospects, 바카라사이트 UK's official graduate careers support service.

Chief executive Mike Hill said it would be impossible to stamp out bogus HEIs completely, but that 바카라사이트 system was helping to highlight organisations that have operated illegally.

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Mr Hill said 바카라사이트 HEDD system was doing what it could, but warned 바카라사이트re was "still a job to be done".

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chris.parr@tsleducation.com