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We’re Universities Superannuation Scheme

Established in 1974, we're the largest private pension scheme in the country in terms of assets under management, and the principal pension scheme for universities and Higher Education institutions in the UK

Did you know...?

  • £77.9bn
    assets under management

  • 331
    employers in the HE sector

  • 554k
    members

  • 2050
    committed to
    net zero

  • 49.7%
    investments in
    the UK

  • £2bn
    in renewable
    energy

The people behind your pension

We make investments all over the world, but our offices are based here, in Liverpool and London. We work closely together towards one common goal - to ensure we can pay you the pension you've earned, long into the future.

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Use the links below to find out more about USS.

Your pension explained

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How we invest

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How we're governed

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