Yes. University of Oxford is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker and Government Authorised Exchange routes, with an A rating. That means it can sponsor workers, but each job must still meet the visa rules, and not every role it advertises will offer sponsorship.
What this means for you
- University of Oxford can assign Certificates of Sponsorship. You need one to apply for a work visa. How a CoS works.
- The job still has to qualify. Most Skilled Worker jobs must be graduate level and pay at least £41,700 or the going rate. Check the salary rules.
- A licence isn't a promise. It means University of Oxford is allowed to sponsor, not that it will sponsor you. What a sponsor licence means.
Visa routes on this licence
- Skilled Worker: For people coming to or staying in the UK to do an eligible job for an approved employer. Health and Care Worker visas are sponsored under this route too.
- Government Authorised Exchange: For short stays in the UK through an approved government authorised exchange scheme, for up to 12 or 24 months depending on the scheme.
How to find a sponsored job at University of Oxford
- Look at University of Oxford's own careers site and job adverts for roles that mention visa sponsorship.
- Check the job's occupation code in our list of eligible jobs.
- Make sure the salary meets the threshold for your situation.
- Ask the recruiter to confirm sponsorship before you go far into the process.
Similar licensed sponsors
These employers were also on the register of 23 October 2026.
- The University of Cambridge
- University College London
- Imperial College London (HR)
Frequently asked questions
Does University of Oxford sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Yes. University of Oxford is licensed for the Skilled Worker route, so it can assign Certificates of Sponsorship for jobs that meet the visa rules.
Is University of Oxford an A-rated sponsor?
Yes. The register lists it with an A rating. An A-rated licence lets an employer assign Certificates of Sponsorship.
How do I know if a University of Oxford job offers sponsorship?
Check the job advert for visa sponsorship, or ask the recruiter before you apply. A licence means the employer can sponsor workers, not that every role is open to sponsorship.
How up to date is this page?
It uses the Home Office register of 23 October 2026. Licences can change at any time, so search the live register on Sponsorly or GOV.UK for the latest record.
Sponsorly is independent and isn't connected with University of Oxford. Details come from the Home Office register of licensed sponsors (23 October 2026). General information, not legal advice.