Overseas Higher Education Institutions Licensed to Sponsor International Students
There are 28 route entries for 28 distinct name-and-town combinations on the UK Home Office register of licensed student sponsors. That is 28 entries on the Student route.
Overseas Higher Education Institutions are universities based outside the UK that are licensed to sponsor students coming to the UK on study abroad or exchange programmes, typically for one or two semesters as part of a degree taken in their home country.
The largest concentrations are in London (17), Oxford (2), Bath (1), Preston (1), Holborn (1), Grantham (1), Newcastle Upon Tyne (1), Nottingham (1).
How to use this category
There are 28 route entries representing 28 distinct name-and-town combinations. An organisation can appear twice if it sponsors both routes; these are not necessarily two licences. This category accounts for 2% of register entries, not of international students.
Routes in this snapshot: Student: 28. Status counts: Student Sponsor: 28. All these figures count rows.
Compare the sponsor's legal name, route and location with your course offer. Ask whether a partner institution or pathway college, rather than the teaching institution, will issue your CAS. Confirm deposit refund conditions if sponsorship changes. The register does not list tuition fees, scholarships, course availability or admission requirements.
Reading the register
The Status column describes immigration sponsorship, not teaching quality, scholarships or a guarantee of a CAS. Course eligibility, your circumstances and the provider's admissions checks still apply. Read the official sponsor guidance for the privileges and restrictions attached to each status.
The Student route is for eligible applicants aged 16 and over. The Child Student route is for eligible children aged 4–17 at independent schools. A provider may have an entry for each route under its licence.
Full list (28 route entries)
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| Sponsor Name | Town/City | Sponsor Type | Status | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Studies in England Ltd | Bath | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| American Institute for Foreign Study | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine | Preston | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Arcadia University | Holborn | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Boston University London Programme | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies | Oxford | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Florida State University International Programs Association UK | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Fordham University | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Georgetown University (USA) UK Initiatives Organisation | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Global Education Oregon in London | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Harlaxton College | Grantham | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Healthcare Education Student Support Services Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Ithaca College | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| James Madison University & JMU Overseas Programs Ltd | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Lawrence University London Centre | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Luther College Study Centre | Nottingham | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| MUN (UK) LTD | Old Harlow | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| NYU in London | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Pepperdine University (USA) | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| PHBS-UK | Oxford | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Samford University London Study Centre | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| St. Cloud State University | Alnwick | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| St. Lawrence University (USA) London Programme | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Syracuse University London Program | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| TEIKYO UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN IN DURHAM | Durham | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| University of North Carolina | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
| University of Notre Dame | London | Overseas Higher Education Institution | Student Sponsor | Student |
Frequently asked questions
Why do some names appear more than once?
This category has 28 route entries and 28 name-and-town combinations. A provider may sponsor both Student and Child Student routes under its licence.
Does being listed guarantee my visa or a CAS?
No. The provider must approve your course and application for sponsorship, and UKVI assesses the visa application. Confirm both with admissions before paying.
How current is this list?
The register snapshot is dated 13 October 2026. Automated checks are scheduled daily; a failed download does not advance the snapshot date. Always verify the official register before acting.
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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.