This page sets out how the higher education institutions are accountable to the HEA for their performance, within the context of institutional autonomy. The system performance framework sets out the goals and priorities of government, and the HEA manages institutional performance through strategic dialogue and performance funding.

System Performance Framework

The System Performance Framework 2023-2028 sets out parameters under which designated institutions of higher education identify their contribution to the achievement of institutional and national strategy, as appropriate to their mission, scale, location, and strategic plan.

Find out more

Performance Agreements

Read more about performance agreements, developed through engagement and dialogue between Higher Education Institutions and the HEA.

Find out more

System Performance Dashboard

The System Performance Dashboard captures key system and institution level performance indicators aligned to the framework in an accessible, interactive visualisation.

Find out more

Performance Funding

The HEA awards performance funding in recognition of the exemplary contributions that higher education institutions are making to society, the environment and economy at local, national and international levels.

Find out more

Institutional Stories of Impact

Read about institutional stories of impact that were awarded Performance Funding between 2019 and 2023

Find out more

HEI map

View details of Strategic Dialogue by Higher Education Institution (HEI)

View the HEIs map

Performance News