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Does University of Chester Sponsor UK Visas?

✓ Yes — University of Chester is a licensed UK visa sponsor

Listed on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 14 August 2026 · Based in Chester, Cheshire · A rating

Yes
Skilled Worker route
A
Licence rating
2
Visa routes licensed
Both
Licence type

University of Chester’s sponsor licence

University of Chester, based in Chester, Cheshire, holds sponsor licences covering 2 routes on the UK register of licensed sponsors:

Skilled WorkerWorkerA rating

Skilled Worker is the main UK work visa route — for graduate-level roles paying at or above the salary threshold for the occupation.

Government Authorised ExchangeTemporary WorkerA rating

Government Authorised Exchange is for work experience, training and research placements on approved schemes.

An A rating means the Home Office considers University of Chester a compliant sponsor that can assign new Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS). B-rated sponsors are under an action plan and cannot sponsor new workers until they return to an A rating.

Visa sponsorship history (2022–2025)

The table below shows Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) assigned to University of Chester each year, from published Home Office data. Recent CoS activity is the single best indicator that a company doesn’t just hold a licence, but actually uses it.

See University of Chester’s sponsorship history

Includes CoS assigned per year (2022–2025), top sponsored roles and salary insights — via our Employer Sponsorship History tool.

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Frequently asked questions

Is University of Chester a licensed UK visa sponsor in 2026?

Yes. University of Chester appears on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 14 August 2026, licensed under: Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange.

Can University of Chester sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. University of Chester holds a Worker licence covering the Skilled Worker route, so it can assign Certificates of Sponsorship for eligible roles that meet the salary threshold.

How many visas has University of Chester sponsored recently?

University of Chester's year-by-year Certificate of Sponsorship history (2022–2025), along with its top sponsored roles and salary insights, is available through our Employer Sponsorship History tool — search the company name there to unlock it.

Does being on the sponsor register mean University of Chester is hiring?

No — the register only shows that University of Chester is legally able to sponsor overseas workers. Check its careers page or job boards for live vacancies, and use our free extension to verify sponsorship while you browse job listings.

Other licensed sponsors in Chester

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Data source: Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers (14 August 2026) and published Certificate of Sponsorship statistics.

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