Heriot-Watt University
Does Heriot-Watt University sponsor visas?
Yes. Heriot-Watt University holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | Heriot-Watt University |
|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Licensed visa routes | Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What Heriot-Watt University's sponsor licence covers
- Government Authorised Exchange — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Skilled Worker — Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
A Skilled Worker licence lets Heriot-Watt University sponsor overseas workers for jobs in an eligible occupation code, normally paid at least £41,700 or the going rate for the job, whichever is higher. The licence is not tied to particular roles, so any eligible job the company offers can be sponsored.
Applying for a job with Heriot-Watt University
- Find an open role on Heriot-Watt University's own website or a job board — the register does not list vacancies.
- Check the job's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the minimum for that code.
- If you are offered the job, the company assigns you a Certificate of Sponsorship and you apply for your visa.
- Budget for the visa fee and healthcare surcharge with the visa cost calculator.
Other licensed sponsors in Edinburgh
- Healthcare-2-u Limited
- Hearing Diagnostics Limited
- Heart of Midlothian plc
- Hearyou Counselling Uk Ltd T/A Hearyou Counselling
- Heineken UK Limited
- Helprite Group Ltd
- Heriot's Cricket Club
- Hey Summit LTD
- Hi-Fi Corner (Edinburgh) LTD
- Hibernian Football Club Limited
- Hibiki Ltd
- Hillview Healthcare ltd
See all licensed sponsors in Edinburgh, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does Heriot-Watt University sponsor visas?
Yes. Heriot-Watt University holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Government Authorised Exchange, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is Heriot-Watt University licensed for?
Heriot-Watt University is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does Heriot-Watt University have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check Heriot-Watt University's careers page or job adverts, and make sure the role's SOC occupation code is eligible and the salary meets the threshold before you apply.
Where is Heriot-Watt University based?
The register lists Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The register records the sponsor's main address, so the job itself may be elsewhere in the UK.
Data source: GOV.UK Register of licensed sponsors: workers. Company pages are rebuilt from the official register every day, and organisations that lose their licence are removed.