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High Potential Individual eligible universities list updated

In force Visa & immigration

The Home Office updated the list of eligible universities for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa in June 2024. The HPI visa offers two- or three-year post-study work rights for recent graduates from a narrow list of globally top-ranked universities (graduates need not have studied in the UK).

Who it affects

Recent graduates of top-ranked non-UK universities seeking UK work rights without a sponsor.

Sources

Primary: Home Office ↗

Corroborating: GOV.UK ↗

Verified 2026-04-21 · methodology · report a correction