Centre for Alternative Technology
Powys · UKPRN 10021550
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.
cancelNot on the sponsor registerWe could not find this institution on the current Home Office register of licensed student sponsors. It cannot issue a CAS, so it cannot sponsor a Student visa. Always confirm directly with the institution and on GOV.UK.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- cat.org.uk
- Address
- Llwyngwern Quarry
Pantperthog
Machynlleth
Powys
Sy20 9Az - UKPRN
- 10021550 · UKRLP record
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How Centre for Alternative Technology compares
With 410 enrolled students, Centre for Alternative Technology is the 209th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 69% by size. The student body is 63% female and 37% male.
What this means for your application
Because Centre for Alternative Technology does not appear on the current register, it cannot issue a CAS, and without a CAS there is no way to score the 50 study points a Student visa application needs. If you have been offered a place here and expected visa sponsorship, contact the admissions office before paying any deposit, and check the official register yourself. Some institutions teach students who already hold permission to be in the UK through another route, which is legitimate but is not the same as being able to sponsor you.
About Centre for Alternative Technology
Centre for Alternative Technology is a UK higher education provider based in Powys, with around 410 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a smaller, more specialised higher education provider.
It does not currently appear on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors, which means it cannot sponsor international students for a UK Student visa. If you were expecting this institution to sponsor you, contact its admissions office and verify the position on GOV.UK before paying any fees.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Powys. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at Centre for Alternative Technology
Centre for Alternative Technology sits outside London, so the lower maintenance figure applies: £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a maximum of £10,539), plus one academic year of tuition fees. That is £13,761 − £10,539 = £3,222 less than a London course requires. See the financial requirements guide for the 28-day rule and which accounts qualify.
Those are the funds you must hold, separate from what you pay: the visa application costs £558 and the Immigration Health Surcharge £776 for each year of your course. Work out your own total with the fee calculator.
Centre for Alternative Technology: frequently asked questions
Is Centre for Alternative Technology a licensed student visa sponsor?
No. Centre for Alternative Technology does not appear on the current Home Office register of licensed student sponsors, so it cannot issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies and cannot sponsor a UK Student visa. We re-check the register daily; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at Centre for Alternative Technology?
Around 410 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 209th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at Centre for Alternative Technology?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because Centre for Alternative Technology is outside London.
Where is Centre for Alternative Technology located?
Centre for Alternative Technology is based in Powys (SY20 9AZ). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10021550, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
Sources: Home Office register of licensed student sponsors (checked daily), UK Register of Learning Providers (address details), HESA student statistics and Wikidata (official website). Page rebuilt on 9 September 2026.