Quick reference
UKVI RAG is the UK Red-Amber-Green sponsor rating system effective 1 June 2026. Three metrics — visa refusal, enrolment, completion — determine Green, Amber, or Red band. Worst metric wins.
Frequently asked questions
Which UK universities are Green rated?
Browse the Green band list at ukvirag.org/green-band or use the band checker. Band data reflects independent intelligence — verify with the institution.
Which UK universities are safest for international students?
Green band sponsors meet all UKVI RAG thresholds with full CAS allocation under the framework. Safety also depends on individual visa credibility and documentation.
Which universities have low visa refusal rates?
Green band requires sponsor refusal below 4%. See the Green band directory and visa refusal guide.
Which universities are on the UK Amber List?
See ukvirag.org/amber-band for sponsors listed in Amber band with potential CAS freeze.
Which universities are on the UK Red List?
See ukvirag.org/red-band for Red band sponsors with CAS cuts and licence risk.
What is UKVI RAG system?
UK Visas and Immigration Red-Amber-Green compliance ratings for licensed UK student sponsors from June 2026.
How does UKVI RAG work?
UKVI monitors refusal, enrolment, and completion rates. The weakest metric sets Green, Amber, or Red band with automatic CAS consequences.
What is a Green Band university?
A sponsor meeting all thresholds: refusal below 4%, enrolment above 96%, completion above 92%.
What is a Red Band university?
A sponsor significantly below thresholds — CAS cut at least 10% and elevated licence risk.
What happens if a university gets Amber rating?
CAS issuance may be completely frozen until metrics improve.
How to check university RAG rating?
Use ukvirag.org/check-university and search by institution name.
How can students avoid visa refusal?
Choose stable Green band sponsors, prepare credible finances and documents, and practise CAS or credibility interviews.
How can universities improve UKVI compliance?
Improve applicant screening, agent oversight, CAS quality, and monitor refusal/enrolment/completion by market segment.
Related guides and tools
Help about band assignments
Band assignments on this site reflect independent compliance intelligence monitoring. They are not official UKVI publications. UKVI is expected to publish sponsor ratings on the register from summer 2027. Always verify status with your institution before applying or paying deposits.
Sources
Explore the UKVI RAG framework
Search sponsor band status or read the full compliance guide.