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British Guardianship at Abertay University
Nominated Guardian for Abertay University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Abertay University? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Abertay University, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Abertay University start from £250 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Abertay University before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
Set in the heart of Dundee on Scotland's east coast, Abertay University is a compact institution whose origins go back to 1888, when a bequest from Sir David Baxter led to the creation of a technical institute in the city. University status followed in 1994. Around 4,000 students are enrolled, giving Abertay the character of a small campus community, while the city centre lies immediately outside.
Abertay has earned its international standing in computing and digital technology. It launched the world's first computer games degree in 1997 and, in 2006, the first ethical hacking degree, while the National Cyber Security Centre has named it an Academic Centre of Excellence in the field of cyber security. Since opening in 2022, the cyberQuarter has given researchers and industry a shared base for work on security challenges. The curriculum also takes in business, nursing, counselling and computer science, together with sport, fitness and nutrition, and placements or comparable experience with employers feature in many courses. One campus landmark is the Bernard King Library, which Queen Elizabeth II opened in 1998.
Information for International Students
International applicants have three routes into Abertay: a direct application, UCAS for undergraduate study, or an accredited agent operating under the Agent Quality Framework. Most undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses set an English standard of IELTS 6.0 overall, with a 5.5 minimum per component, but a higher score applies to certain programmes, including sports therapy, counselling and mental health nursing.
Conditional offer holders who need a Student visa go through CAS Shield, an online stage for uploading documents and confirming finances, with a credibility interview where required, before the CAS is released. An international team handles pre-arrival queries, and a guide for overseas students covers visas, banking, part-time employment, housing and daily life in Dundee. On campus, help comes from the library's Support Enquiry Zone and a dedicated international adviser in the Student Advisory Service, while Welcome Week introduces new arrivals to the university. Private companies run most student housing in the city, several of them discounting rooms for Abertay students who have firmly accepted an offer. Scholarships for international students are offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, while eligible graduates can then apply for the Graduate Route.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Abertay University website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Abertay University is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Abertay University start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Abertay University may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Abertay University and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Abertay University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Abertay University website for the latest university information and details.
