Cardiff University RAG status

Is Cardiff Green or Red? Cardiff University is Green band. View refusal, enrolment, and completion metrics plus what this means for CAS and visa risk.

Quick answer

Cardiff University is listed as Green band in our UKVI RAG intelligence database. This sponsor currently meets all UKVI RAG thresholds. Full CAS allocation applies under the compliance framework.

Green band

Cardiff University — Green band

Cardiff, Wales

Sponsor type: Higher Education Institution (HEI)

Last reviewed: 31/05/2026

Compliance metrics

UKVI RAG uses three metrics. The worst single metric determines the overall band — not an average.

Metric	Cardiff University	Green threshold
Visa refusal rate	2.5%	Below 4%
Student enrolment rate	97.6%	Above 96%
Course completion rate	94.1%	Above 92%

Current band assessment for Green: refusal Below 4%, enrolment Above 96%, completion Above 92%.

What Green band means for applicants

• Full CAS allocation under the UKVI RAG compliance framework.
• No automatic CAS restriction from band assignment alone.
• Still verify current status with the institution before paying deposits.

Is Cardiff University Green or Red?

Cardiff University is Green band — meeting all three UKVI RAG compliance thresholds in our database.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cardiff University RAG status?

Cardiff University is currently listed as Green band under the UKVI Red-Amber-Green framework. This sponsor currently meets all UKVI RAG thresholds. Full CAS allocation applies under the compliance framework.

Is Cardiff University Green or Red?

Cardiff University is Green band — meeting all three UKVI RAG compliance thresholds in our database.

Is Cardiff RAG Green, Amber, or Red?

Cardiff (Cardiff University) is Green band. See compliance metrics on this page and verify with the institution before paying deposits.

Can Cardiff University issue CAS?

Cardiff University is Green band — full CAS allocation applies under the UKVI RAG framework, subject to individual eligibility.

What does Green band mean for Cardiff University applicants?

Full CAS allocation under the UKVI RAG compliance framework. No automatic CAS restriction from band assignment alone. Still verify current status with the institution before paying deposits.

Is it safe to apply to Cardiff University?

Cardiff University is Green band in our database. Green sponsors carry the lowest framework risk; Amber and Red require extra verification. Always assess your own visa credibility and documentation.

How do I verify Cardiff University UKVI RAG rating?

Search Cardiff University on our band checker or confirm directly with the institution's admissions or compliance team. Official UKVI public band lists are expected from summer 2027.

Related pages

• Check another sponsor
• All Green band sponsors
• Sponsor RAG status lookup guide
• What is UKVI RAG?
• Cardiff University RAG status (this page)

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)

Green band sponsor identified

This sponsor meets current UKVI RAG thresholds. Review the full Green band guide for context.