UK Skilled Worker sponsorTL;DRUniversity of Oxford 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 2 live sponsored roles listed below.
Is University of Oxford a UK Visa Sponsor?
Yes — University of Oxford is an A-rated licensed UK Skilled Worker visa sponsor based in Oxford, authorised by the Home Office to issue Certificates of Sponsorship.
- Sponsor licence
- A rating
- Visa routes held
- Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker
- Registered town
- Oxford
- Sponsors in Oxford
- 626
- Live sponsored roles
- 2
- Sector (inferred from name)
- Education
- Register updated
- 22 October 2026
Live sponsored jobs at University of Oxford
| Role | Salary | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Research Associate in Agent-Based Climate MacroeconomicsUK | £0–£5 | 16 October 2026 |
| Randomised Controlled Trial Independent AssessorUK | £0–£5 | 15 October 2026 |
Listings from our partner board Tarve, synced 22 October 2026 — apply links open on Tarve.
Salary thresholds for typical roles at University of Oxford
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 Oxford
- Confirm University of Oxford's licence is current. Check the Home Office Register of Licensed Sponsors. University of Oxford is listed as A rating for Government Authorised Exchange, Skilled Worker as of the register update on 22 October 2026.
- Find an eligible role. Look for roles at University of Oxford 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 Oxford's careers page or aggregated on Tarve, which only lists roles from licensed sponsors.
- Receive a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). If hired, University of Oxford 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 Oxford sponsor UK Skilled Worker visas?
- Yes — University of Oxford holds an A-rated Home Office sponsor licence that includes the Skilled Worker route, registered to Oxford. The licence also covers: Government Authorised Exchange. Roles must pay at least £41,700 (2026 general threshold) or the SOC code going rate, whichever is higher.
- Is University of Oxford hiring sponsored workers right now?
- Yes — 2 live sponsored roles are listed for University of Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford
007 Taxi Limited
2 degrees Limited
25 St.Johns Practice Ltd
3 Catering Limited
3Keel Group Ltd
67 Bricks Ltd.
More education sponsors
INTERGREAT EDUCATION GROUP LTD.
InterLead Education Ltd
INTERNATIONAL BRITISH ONLINE SCHOOL LTD
INTERNATIONAL CASS ACADEMY LTD
International Community School
International Education and Business Solutions Limited
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.