University of Edinburgh
Does University of Edinburgh sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Edinburgh holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange and International Sportsperson, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Location | Edinburgh |
| Licensed visa routes | Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What University of Edinburgh's sponsor licence covers
- Charity Worker — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Government Authorised Exchange — Temporary Worker licence, A rating: the sponsor is fully licensed and can assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
- International Sportsperson — 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 University of Edinburgh 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 University of Edinburgh
- Find an open role on University of Edinburgh'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
- Uk Cultour & Education Ltd
- Umadevi Pvt Limited
- Umc Scotland
- Unified Financial Limited
- Union Direct Ltd
- Unitech Consultancy Services Pvt Ltd
- Urban Boarding UK Ltd Trading as UBHOMES
- Usave Edinburgh Limited T/A Usave
- User Vision
- UserTesting
- Usman Ice Cream Ltd T/A Baskin Robbins
- Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill Ltd
See all licensed sponsors in Edinburgh, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Edinburgh sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Edinburgh holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Charity Worker, Government Authorised Exchange and International Sportsperson, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is University of Edinburgh licensed for?
University of Edinburgh is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Charity Worker (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); Government Authorised Exchange (Temporary Worker (A Rating)); International Sportsperson (Worker (A Rating)); Skilled Worker (Worker (A Rating)).
Does University of Edinburgh have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check University of Edinburgh'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 University of Edinburgh based?
The register lists University of Edinburgh 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.