UKVI Audit Reveals ‘No Further Significant Issues’ at Glyndwr University

An audit process conducted at Glyndwr University has revealed no ‘further significant issues’ in relation to the ongoing work conducted by the Home Office.

In an audit carried out in January by UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) it was revealed that the process had ‘not highlighted any further significant issues’ in relation to investigations into the university.

The process was carried out as a result of the ongoing work between Glyndwr and UKVI after it was revealed in June 2014 that an alleged 230 students had submitted fraudulent English Language certificates.

The suspension came as part of a nationwide investigations into allegations that some students had been using fraudulent English Language tests to gain their visas. Glyndwr University was one of three universities and 57 private colleges to have had their licences either suspended or temporarily suspended.

Following months of uncertainty Glyndwr was reinstated with its Highly Trusted Sponsor Status in November 2014, which allowed the university to resume the sponsorship of international students. As a result of the university’s visa being reinstated it was announced that Glyndwr was to ‘relinquish the  lease on its Elephant and Castle campus in London and will move to new premises by July 2015’.

A Glyndŵr University spokesperson said: “Glyndŵr University continues to work positively with the UKVI and has been informed that the audit process conducted in January has not highlighted any further significant issues. The University has already announced it will be withdrawing from its current London campus and is working to find an alternative location.

“The University will continue to engage in positive dialogue with the UKVI on this issue. A consultation on the proposed move will take place with students and staff in the near future.”