UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRUniversity of Edinburgh can sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (or the SOC going rate, whichever is higher), sit at RQF Level 6+, and you need CEFR B2 English. It has 5 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is University of Edinburgh a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — University of Edinburgh is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Edinburgh, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Charity Worker, Skilled Worker, International Sportsperson
- Registered town
- Edinburgh
- Sponsors in Edinburgh
- 1,180
- Live sponsored roles
- 5
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at University of Edinburgh
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Reader in Artificial IntelligenceUK | £0–£614 | 18 October 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cognitive Evolution over Deep TimeUK | £0–£64 | 7 October 2026 |
| Talent Transition Rowing CoachUK | £26,093–£28,778 | 7 October 2026 |
| Research Associate in NanomedicineUK | £41,064–£48,822 | 23 September 2026 |
| Research CoordinatorUK | £34,610–£39,906 | 22 September 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at University of Edinburgh
Based on the education sector (inferred from the company name), these are common SOC 2020 codes used in sponsored hires. Pay must be the higher of the SOC going rate and the general £41,700 threshold.
| SOC | Occupation | Going rate | Effective minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2311 | Higher education teaching professionals | £52,600 | £52,600 |
| 2322 | Education managers | £43,900 | £43,900 |
| 2323 | Education advisers and school inspectors | £42,200 | £42,200 |
| 2329 | Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified | £40,600 | £41,700 |
| Effective minimum is the higher of the SOC going rate and the £41,700 general threshold (2026). | |||
How to apply for sponsored roles at University of Edinburgh
- Confirm University of Edinburgh's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. University of Edinburgh is listed as A rating for Government Authorised Exchange, Charity Worker, Skilled Worker, International Sportsperson as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at University of Edinburgh that fall under SOC 2020 codes at RQF Level 6 or above and meet the £41,700 minimum (2026).
- Apply directly. Apply through University of Edinburgh's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, University of Edinburgh will issue you a CoS. You then have 3 months to apply for your Skilled Worker visa with the CoS reference number.
Frequently asked questions
- Does University of Edinburgh sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — University of Edinburgh holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Edinburgh. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange, Charity Worker, International Sportsperson. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is University of Edinburgh hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 5 live sponsored roles are listed for University of Edinburgh as of 22 October 2026, from a feed of verified sponsored vacancies. They're shown on this page with links to apply.
- What's the minimum salary University of Edinburgh must pay a sponsored worker in 2026?
- At least £41,700 per year or the SOC code's published going rate, whichever is higher (going rates never fall below £17.13 per hour). New entrants (under 26, or switching from Student/Graduate) can be paid 70% of the going rate with a £33,400 floor.
Other licensed sponsors in Edinburgh
023 LTD
10 Europe Limited
1partCarbon Ltd
1ST CHOICE RESOURCE GRP LTD
1st Focus Homecare Ltd
24 RT Limited
More education sponsors
City St George's, University of London
CLAP ACADEMY LIMITED
Clapton Girls Academy
Clare College
Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
Claremont High School
Sources
- Home Office — Register of Licensed Sponsors (Workers). Licence, rating and routes as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: your job. 2026 salary threshold of £41,700 verified 12 October 2026.