University of the West of Scotland RAG status

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

Quick answer

University of the West of Scotland is listed as Red band in our UKVI RAG intelligence database. This sponsor is listed in the Red band. CAS allocation may be reduced and licence risk is elevated. Exercise caution and seek institutional confirmation.

Red band

University of the West of Scotland — Red band

Paisley, Scotland

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	University of the West of Scotland	Green threshold
Visa refusal rate	3.2%	Below 4%
Student enrolment rate	96.1%	Above 96%
Course completion rate	89.2%	Above 92%

Current band assessment for Red: refusal Elevated, enrolment Below target, completion Below target.

What Red band means for applicants

• CAS allocation may be cut by at least 10%.
• Sponsor licence is under heightened UKVI scrutiny.
• Seek written CAS confirmation or consider Green band alternatives.

Is University of the West of Scotland Green or Red?

University of the West of Scotland is Red band — not Green. Red sponsors face CAS cuts and elevated licence risk.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of the West of Scotland RAG status?

University of the West of Scotland is currently listed as Red band under the UKVI Red-Amber-Green framework. This sponsor is listed in the Red band. CAS allocation may be reduced and licence risk is elevated. Exercise caution and seek institutional confirmation.

Is University of the West of Scotland Green or Red?

University of the West of Scotland is Red band — not Green. Red sponsors face CAS cuts and elevated licence risk.

Is the West of Scotland RAG Green, Amber, or Red?

the West of Scotland (University of the West of Scotland) is Red band. See compliance metrics on this page and verify with the institution before paying deposits.

Can University of the West of Scotland issue CAS?

University of the West of Scotland is Red band — CAS allocation may be reduced. Seek written confirmation from the institution.

What does Red band mean for University of the West of Scotland applicants?

CAS allocation may be cut by at least 10%. Sponsor licence is under heightened UKVI scrutiny. Seek written CAS confirmation or consider Green band alternatives.

Is it safe to apply to University of the West of Scotland?

University of the West of Scotland is Red 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 University of the West of Scotland UKVI RAG rating?

Search University of the West of Scotland 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 Red band sponsors
• Sponsor RAG status lookup guide
• What is UKVI RAG?
• University of the West of Scotland 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)

Red band — elevated compliance risk

This sponsor carries elevated compliance risk under the UKVI RAG framework.