Student Visa Sponsors in Belfast
There are currently 11 licensed Student visa sponsors in Belfast on the UK Home Office register, including institutions such as Queen's University Belfast, St Mary's University College. 9 sponsors on the Student route and 2 on the Child Student route.
Every institution below holds a valid sponsor licence, which means it can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need to apply for a UK Student visa. Before applying, always check the institution’s current status in the table — and use our visa fee calculator to budget for your application.
Sponsors in Belfast by institution type
- Independent school: 4
- Higher Education Institution (HEI): 4
- Private provider: 2
- Publicly funded college: 1
All licensed sponsors in Belfast
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| Sponsor Name | Sponsor Type | Status | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Metropolitan College | Publicly funded college | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Belfast School of Theology | Private provider | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Campbell College | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Campbell College | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Queen's University Belfast | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| ROCKPORT SCHOOL | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| ROCKPORT SCHOOL | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| St Mary's University College | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Stranmillis University College | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Trinity College Dublin at Belfast | Private provider | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Union Theological College | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor | Student |
What the sponsor status means
- Student Sponsor – Track Record: the institution has held a sponsor licence for some time and has a proven history of immigration compliance. Universities with this status can, for example, be more flexible about the financial evidence they ask for.
- Student Sponsor: a fully licensed sponsor in good standing that can issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
- Probationary Sponsor: a recently licensed institution that has not yet built up a track record. It can still sponsor students, but some limits apply (for instance, probationary sponsors cannot sponsor students for postgraduate doctor or dentist courses).
Route: Student vs Child Student
- Student route: for students aged 16 or over studying at any level, from English language courses to PhDs.
- Child Student route: for children aged 4 to 17 studying at an independent school.
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Source: Register of licensed sponsors: students, published by the UK Home Office. This page was last rebuilt on 30 August 2026 from the latest published register.