University of Worcester
Worcester · UKPRN 10007139
Sponsor Licence Status
Checked against the Home Office register on 9 September 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
- worcester.ac.uk
- Address
- St Johns Campus
Henwick Grove
Worcester
Wr2 6Aj - UKPRN
- 10007139 · UKRLP record
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How University of Worcester compares
With 8,755 enrolled students, University of Worcester is the 113th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 37% by size. The student body is 70% female and 29% male.
It is one of 3 licensed student sponsors in Worcester, a city whose 1 higher education providers enrol a combined 8,755 students. You can compare them all on the Worcester sponsors page.
What “Track Record” status means for you
University of Worcester holds Student Sponsor – Track Record status, the strongest rating on the register. It is given to sponsors with a sustained history of immigration compliance and low visa refusal rates. In practice this can work in your favour: track-record sponsors are permitted to assess your English language ability themselves rather than requiring a Secure English Language Test, and applicants sponsored by them are more often placed under the differentiation arrangements, which means financial and qualification documents may not need to be submitted up front. You must still genuinely meet every requirement — the Home Office can ask for the evidence at any point.
About University of Worcester
University of Worcester is a UK higher education provider based in Worcester, with around 8,755 enrolled students according to the latest HESA data, making it a mid-sized higher education provider.
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 Worcester. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at University of Worcester
University of Worcester 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 Worcester: frequently asked questions
Is University of Worcester a licensed student visa sponsor?
Yes. University of Worcester appears on the Home Office register of licensed student sponsors with Student Sponsor - Track Record status on the Student route, so it can issue a CAS for a UK Student visa application. We re-check the register every day; this page was last verified on 9 September 2026.
How many students study at University of Worcester?
Around 8,755 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 113th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at University of Worcester?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because University of Worcester is outside London.
Where is University of Worcester located?
University of Worcester is based in Worcester (WR2 6AJ). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10007139, 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.