Financial sustainability of the higher education sector in Wales

Medr has a statutory duty to monitor the financial sustainability of tertiary education providers in Wales. This includes ensuring providers have credible plans in place to ensure their short-term financial viability and longer-term financial sustainability.

Today, we are publishing our most recent review of the financial sustainability of the higher education sector.

Based on published financial statements for the academic year to 2024-25 and latest forecasts up to 2027-28, the report provides detailed information at sector level on the operating position, cash balances, sources of income, expenditure, liquidity, cash flow, borrowing and capital expenditure.