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Does University of Durham Sponsor UK Visas?
✓ Yes — University of Durham is a licensed UK visa sponsor
Listed on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 14 August 2026 · Based in Durham · A rating
University of Durham’s sponsor licence
University of Durham, based in Durham, holds sponsor licences covering 3 routes on the UK register of licensed sponsors:
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 Exchange is for work experience, training and research placements on approved schemes.
International Sportsperson is for elite sportspeople and qualified coaches.
An A rating means the Home Office considers University of Durham 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 Durham 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.
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 Durham a licensed UK visa sponsor in 2026?
Yes. University of Durham appears on the official Home Office register of licensed sponsors dated 14 August 2026, licensed under: Skilled Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson.
Can University of Durham sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?
Yes. University of Durham 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 Durham sponsored recently?
University of Durham'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 Durham is hiring?
No — the register only shows that University of Durham 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 Durham
Data source: Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors: Workers (14 August 2026) and published Certificate of Sponsorship statistics.
Run a sponsor licence check on another company, browse the full UK sponsor licence list 2026, check the salary threshold calculator, or explore UK visa sponsorship jobs.