Visas Student sponsorship rules “potentially devasting” for UK universities Institutions to be assessed against visa refusal, enrolment, course completion rates iStock.com/tupungato Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Wednesday 03 June 2026 UK universities are now operating under a revised student sponsorship framework that introduces stricter compliance thresholds and a new Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating system. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics MAGA’s war on foreign students won’t end well for US businesses Visas Canada expands status restoration options for foreign workers and students Work Permits Finland sees slower inflow of foreign workers and students Compliance Sweden proposes plans to benefit researchers, combat student visa misuse