This page is about the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation 2026.
The purpose of the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) is to increase the quality of research by ensuring that excellent research in the tertiary education sector is encouraged and rewarded. This means assessing the research performance of tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and then funding them on the basis of their performance.
https://tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/pbrf/
This page has everything you need to know about the rollout of Phriendly Phishing across the tertiary sector.
This page contains important information for tertiary education organisations (TEOs) about the transition to DXP Ngā Kete.
As criminals get smarter and more aggressive with their attacks, it’s becoming harder for organisations to stay safe.
https://tec.govt.nz/teo/working-with-teos/improving-cyber-security-in-the-tertiary-sector/soc-siem/
TEC Statement of Performance Expectations 2024/25
This page outlines the changes in 2025 for all Commitments Data Submissions.
The Government has announced that Fees Free for the first year of study and training will finish at the end of 2024. It will be replaced by a final-year Fees Free scheme.
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) administers the current Fees Free Tertiary Education and Training (Fees Free) policy.
https://tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/fees-free/
Our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) provides advice and information to the Board of Commissioners and to our Ministers.
https://tec.govt.nz/about-us/who-we-are/our-people/executive-leadership-team/