University of the Built Environment

Reading · UKPRN 10008173

3,580students enrolled

1,355female students

2,225male students

Sponsor Licence Status

Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 2026.

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Licence statusNot found on the register

We 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: ube.ac.uk
Address: 60 Queens Road
Reading
Rg1 4Bs
UKPRN: 10008173 · UKRLP record

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How University of the Built Environment compares

With 3,580 enrolled students, University of the Built Environment is the 137th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 45% by size. The student body is 38% female and 62% male.

It is one of 20 licensed student sponsors in Reading, a city whose 3 higher education providers enrol a combined 25,100 students. You can compare them all on the Reading sponsors page.

What this means for your application

Because University of the Built Environment 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 University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment is a UK higher education provider based in Reading, with around 3,580 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 Reading. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.

Money you need to show for a course at University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment 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.

University of the Built Environment: frequently asked questions

Is University of the Built Environment a licensed student visa sponsor?

No. University of the Built Environment 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 University of the Built Environment?

Around 3,580 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 137th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.

How much money do I need to study at University of the Built Environment?

You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because University of the Built Environment is outside London.

Where is University of the Built Environment located?

University of the Built Environment is based in Reading (RG1 4BS). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10008173, which you can use to verify it on the UK Register of Learning Providers.