Full list: Africa missing as UK releases 2026 list of universities for graduate work visa

The United Kingdom, UK has released its 2026 Global Universities List for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, naming universities across the world whose graduates may qualify for a route to live and work in the country, with no African institution appearing on the list.

The list, published by the UK Home Office on November 1, 2026, covers qualifications awarded between November 1, 2026, and October 31, 2027. It includes institutions in countries such as the United States, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

The HPI visa is designed for recent graduates of eligible universities outside the UK. It allows qualifying applicants to ...