Pathway & Foundation Colleges Licensed to Sponsor International Students
There are 8 route entries for 8 distinct name-and-town combinations on the UK Home Office register of licensed student sponsors. That is 8 entries on the Student route.
Embedded colleges run international foundation, pathway and pre-sessional courses on or near a partner university’s campus. Confirm the conditions for progression, the CAS sponsor and any separate degree admission requirements before enrolling.
The largest concentrations are in Nottingham (2), Bournemouth (1), Glasgow (1), Brighton (1), Colchester (1), Liverpool (1), Bristol (1).
How to use this category
There are 8 route entries representing 8 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 1% of register entries, not of international students.
Routes in this snapshot: Student: 8. Status counts: Student Sponsor - Track Record: 8. 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 (8 route entries)
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| Sponsor Name | Town/City | Sponsor Type | Status | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth University International College | Bournemouth | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Glasgow International College | Glasgow | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Nottingham Trent International College | Nottingham | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of Brighton International College | Brighton | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of Essex International College | Colchester | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of Liverpool International College | Liverpool | Embedded college offering pathway courses | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| University of Nottingham International College | Nottingham | Embedded college offering pathway courses | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Why do some names appear more than once?
This category has 8 route entries and 8 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.