UK higher education institutions are operating in an increasingly challenging financial and operational environment, balancing cost pressures, funding uncertainty, capital investment requirements and evolving student expectations. KPMG UK works with universities and colleges across the sector to help leaders navigate these challenges, strengthen resilience and deliver sustainable long-term value.
We bring together specialists from advisory, audit and tax to provide a joined-up perspective on the financial, operational and strategic issues facing institutions. KPMG works with more than 130 UK universities and more internationally and has deep experience supporting governing bodies, executive teams and finance leaders on some of their most complex priorities.
Our advisory teams help institutions improve financial sustainability through operating model redesign, cost optimisation, digital and AI-enabled transformation, finance and ERP modernisation, funding and debt advisory, mergers and collaboration, and enhanced decision-making through data and analytics. We work alongside university leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, strengthen performance and support delivery of strategic objectives.
KPMG's tax specialists work extensively with higher education institutions, advising on complex tax matters, regulatory developments and opportunities to optimise value while maintaining compliance. Our teams help institutions navigate an increasingly complex fiscal environment, supporting both strategic decision-making and operational delivery.
Our audit and assurance professionals provide independent assurance and risk insight to universities, helping boards and audit committees strengthen governance, manage risk and enhance stakeholder confidence. We also provide internal audit and broader assurance services that support effective control environments and regulatory compliance across the sector.
Combining deep sector knowledge with practical delivery experience, KPMG helps finance leaders and institutional decision-makers address immediate challenges while building financially sustainable, digitally enabled and future-ready organisations.
Contact Sam Sanders if you’d like to know more or visit our website.
Sam Sanders
Head of Education, Skills & Productivity
Mobile: +44 (0) 7909 687 905
Email: samuel.sanders@kpmg.co.uk
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