The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh · UKPRN 10007790
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 26 July 2026.
verifiedOn the sponsor registerThis institution can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need for a Student visa application.
Quick Facts
- Official website
- ed.ac.uk
- Address
- Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
Eh8 9Yl - UKPRN
- 10007790 · UKRLP record
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is a UK higher education provider based in Edinburgh, with around 39,015 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it one of the UK's larger higher education providers.
It currently holds a Home Office student sponsor licence with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, which means international students can obtain a CAS and apply for a UK Student visa to study here. Check the live status above before accepting any offer, as the register changes regularly.
Compare more options in our full sponsor list or see every licensed sponsor in Edinburgh. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
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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 26 July 2026.