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UK STUDENT SPONSOR DIRECTORY

Find a place to learn. Check it properly.

Search institutions on the official Student and Child Student sponsor register, then compare courses, fees and your study goals.

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Licensed to sponsor does not mean every course qualifies.

This covers the institutions in our official register snapshot. It is not every UK college or course, an academic ranking, or a promise of admission, a CAS, a Graduate visa or a job. Child Student providers include schools; that route is separate from adult study.

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Before you choose a course

Ask the institution to confirm your campus, delivery mode, course duration, academic recognition, international entry criteria, total fees, deposit/refund policy and CAS eligibility in writing. Check the Graduate route conditions separately. Online, short and part-time courses can have different immigration consequences.

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