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Breaking: UK Home Office suspends Buckinghamshire New University’s student sponsor licence
The Home Office has suspended Buckinghamshire New University’s student sponsor licence, effective 30 September.
by Kim Martin
September 30 2026
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Current international students sponsored by the university can continue their studies while the suspension is in place, the Home Office clarified. Photo: iStock
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According to a statement released by the Home Office, the university has been removed from the government’s register of licensed sponsors for students and has 20 working days to respond to the decision. If it cannot demonstrate that its licence should be reinstated, the licence will be revoked.
Current international students sponsored by the university can continue their studies while the suspension is in place, provided their immigration permission remains valid, the Home Office clarified.
The UK higher education provider based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, hosted 1,530 international students in 2024/25, according to the latest HESA data.
The suspension does not affect domestic students or those studying under other types of immigration permission that do not require sponsorship.
The university’s Worker and Temporary Worker sponsor licences are not affected.
The PIE News has contacted Buckinghamshire New University for comment and will update this article with any response. This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates…
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Kim Martin
Kim is a journalist specialising in international education, with a keen focus on policy, immigration, and global student recruitment. Kim’s passion for cross-cultural exchange has driven her work, including a stint teaching English in Paris. Now based in London, she covers education systems and trends worldwide. When she’s not analysing education policies or student flows, Kim enjoys exploring London’s hidden gems and planning her next travel adventure.
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