UK: Buckinghamshire New University's Student sponsor licence suspended
NewUnited KingdomVisas and rules
- Officially announced
- Sep 30, 2026, 23:00 GMT+9
- Effective from
- Sep 30, 2026
- Last checked
- Oct 24, 2026
Checked against official sources
Key points
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Topic
- Visas and rules
- Who
- Students currently sponsored by the university (Student)
- Prospective students to be sponsored by the university
- Effective date
- Sep 30, 2026
On 30 September 2026, the Home Office suspended Buckinghamshire New University's Student sponsor licence. The suspension took effect immediately, and the licence will be revoked if the university does not show it should be reinstated. Please check the official announcement for the latest information.
gov.uk (external site)
What changed
Before: the university was on the Register of licenced sponsors: students. After: its licence is suspended and it was removed from the register.
The university has 20 working days to respond; if it does not show the licence should be reinstated, the licence will be revoked.
Who it applies to
- Students currently sponsored by the university (Student)
- Prospective students to be sponsored by the university
When it applies
- Sep 30, 2026Officially announced
- Sep 30, 2026Effective from
Announced on 30 September 2026; the suspension took effect the same day. The university has 20 working days from the decision to respond.
Exceptions
Students currently sponsored by the university can continue their studies during the suspension, as long as their permission to stay remains valid.
The suspension does not affect domestic students or students on other types of immigration permission that do not rely on sponsorship. The university's Worker and Temporary Worker licences are not affected.
What to check or do
- Check the official GOV.UK page for the latest information
- If you are currently enrolled, check when your permission to stay expires
- Read the official guidance on how a sponsor licence suspension affects current and prospective sponsored students
- If you plan to enrol, contact the university about how this affects you
Official sources
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