Student Visa Sponsors in Bristol
There are currently 13 licensed Student visa sponsors in Bristol on the UK Home Office register, including institutions such as University of Bristol, University of the West of England. 8 sponsors on the Student route and 5 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 Bristol by institution type
- Independent school: 9
- Higher Education Institution (HEI): 2
- Publicly funded college: 1
- Embedded college offering pathway courses: 1
All licensed sponsors in Bristol
| Sponsor Name | Town/City | Sponsor Type | Status | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton School | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Badminton School | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Clifton College | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Clifton College | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Clifton High School | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Clifton High School | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| QUEEN ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL | Bristol | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Redmaids' High School | Bristol | Independent school | Probationary Sponsor | Child Student |
| Redmaids' High School | Bristol | Independent school | Probationary Sponsor | Student |
| South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | Bristol | Publicly funded college | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of Bristol | Bristol | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of the West of England | Bristol | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of the West of England Bristol's International College | Bristol | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | 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 16 July 2026 from the latest published register.