UKVI RAG rating and university compliance scores

A UKVI RAG rating is a sponsor-level compliance band — Green, Amber, or Red — derived from three published-style metrics. It is not a league table of academic quality; it measures immigration compliance performance.

Three metrics behind every rating

Each sponsor is scored on:

• Visa refusal rate (Green: below 4%)
• Student enrolment rate (Green: above 96%)
• Course completion rate (Green: above 92%)

Worst-metric rule

The overall UKVI RAG rating equals the band of the weakest metric. Two strong scores cannot offset one failing threshold.

UK student sponsor rating vs academic ranking

A highly ranked research university can still be Amber or Red if compliance metrics breach thresholds. Always check RAG band separately from rankings or NSS scores.

Frequently asked questions

How to check university RAG rating?

Use the band checker at /check-university or browse Green, Amber, and Red band lists.

What is a UKVI compliance rating?

The Green, Amber, or Red band assigned to a licensed sponsor under the RAG framework based on refusal, enrolment, and completion data.

Related guides and tools

• Green band universities
• Amber band universities
• Red band universities
• Rating thresholds

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

• UK Home Office — Restoring Control Over the Immigration System (White Paper, May 2025)
• UKVI Register of Licensed Sponsors (Students)

Explore the UKVI RAG framework

Search sponsor band status or read the full compliance guide.