Browse UK Student Visa Sponsors by City & Institution Type

This snapshot contains 1297 route entries across 355 registered locations, grouped into 941 distinct name-and-town combinations. Counts beside categories refer to entries, not separate licences. Search by location or institution type, or use the complete sponsor list. This is the register for Student and Child Student visas; employers licensed for the Skilled Worker route are on a different Home Office list.

Sponsors by institution type

Answering the application form’s “what type of sponsor” question? The list of higher education providers with a track record of compliance covers the option most university applicants need.

Sponsors by city

Locations with five or more register entries have a dedicated page. Smaller locations remain searchable in the full list.

Why the register matters

You can only get a UK Student visa if your course place comes from an institution on this register — an unlicensed provider cannot issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) your application depends on. The register changes regularly as licences are granted, suspended or revoked, so always re-check your institution’s status shortly before you apply. Read our complete Student visa guide for eligibility rules, fees and the application process.

Source: Home Office student sponsor register, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Snapshot: 13 October 2026. See our methodology and limitations; always recheck GOV.UK before paying or applying.