University of Essex
Does University of Essex sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Essex holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange and International Sportsperson, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
| Organisation | University of Essex |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester, Essex |
| Licensed visa routes | Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange, International Sportsperson, Skilled Worker |
| Sponsor rating | A-rated |
| Skilled Worker sponsor? | Yes |
What University of Essex's sponsor licence covers
- Creative 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 Essex 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 Essex
- Find an open role on University of Essex'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 Colchester
- The Smile Clinic
- Thermix UK Ltd
- ThinkBDW Ltd
- Tring Care Limited
- UK Auto Motors Ltd
- Uk Cafe Plus + Ltd
- W3dprint Ltd
- Water Direct Limited
- Wilkin & Sons Ltd
- Willow Health Limited
- Winstree Medical Practice
- Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club
See all licensed sponsors in Colchester, or browse the company directory.
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Essex sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Essex holds a UK sponsor licence for the Skilled Worker route, as well as Creative Worker, Government Authorised Exchange and International Sportsperson, so it can sponsor Skilled Worker visas for eligible jobs.
Which visa routes is University of Essex licensed for?
University of Essex is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for: Creative 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 Essex have jobs with visa sponsorship?
The register shows which organisations can sponsor, not which jobs are open. Check University of Essex'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 Essex based?
The register lists University of Essex in Colchester, Essex. 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.