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Does University of Portsmouth Sponsor UK Visas?

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

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

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

University of Portsmouth’s sponsor licence

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

Government Authorised ExchangeTemporary WorkerA rating

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

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.

An A rating means the Home Office considers University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth a licensed UK visa sponsor in 2026?

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

Can University of Portsmouth sponsor a Skilled Worker visa?

Yes. University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth sponsored recently?

University of Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth is hiring?

No — the register only shows that University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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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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