West Dean College
Chichester · UKPRN 10032288
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
- westdean.org.uk/gardens
- Address
- West Dean Park
Chichester
Po18 0Qz - UKPRN
- 10032288 · UKRLP record
Location & Map
How West Dean College compares
With 255 enrolled students, West Dean College is the 230th largest of the 304 UK higher education providers in the HESA statistics we track — putting it in the top 76% by size. The student body is 80% female and 20% male.
It is one of 5 licensed student sponsors in Chichester, a city whose 1 higher education providers enrol a combined 255 students. You can compare them all on the Chichester sponsors page.
What this means for your application
Because West Dean College 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 West Dean College
West Dean College is a UK higher education provider based in Chichester, with around 255 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 Chichester. To budget for your application, try the visa fee calculator.
Money you need to show for a course at West Dean College
West Dean College 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.
West Dean College: frequently asked questions
Is West Dean College a licensed student visa sponsor?
No. West Dean College 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 West Dean College?
Around 255 students are enrolled according to the latest HESA statistics, making it the 230th largest of the 304 UK providers we track.
How much money do I need to study at West Dean College?
You must show £1,171 per month for up to nine months (maximum £10,539) plus one year of tuition fees, because West Dean College is outside London.
Where is West Dean College located?
West Dean College is based in Chichester (PO18 0QZ). Its UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10032288, 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.