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British Guardianship at Aston University
Nominated Guardian for Aston University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Aston 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 Aston 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 Aston 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 Aston 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
Aston University, a public institution in central Birmingham, has its roots in the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, which was established in 1895. It passed through several phases, first as a technical college and later as a college of advanced technology, before a royal charter conferred university status in 1966. Everything sits on one city-centre site: a compact estate of roughly 60 acres at Gosta Green that brings together academic buildings, student halls and other facilities.
Professional, career-oriented study lies at the heart of Aston's reputation. The university pioneered the integrated placement year over half a century ago, and a sizeable proportion of undergraduates take a year-long placement in industry. Aston Business School, established in 1947, carries triple accreditation. Further schools teach pharmacy, biosciences, engineering, law and social sciences, psychology and health, and computer science and digital technologies, and a medical school was added in 2015. Enrolment exceeds 15,000, with students coming from more than 120 countries. In partnership with Cambridge Education Group, Aston also runs a small base in the City of London offering selected postgraduate programmes in business and technology.
Information for International Students
OnCampus Aston, the International Pathway Centre that the university runs with Cambridge Education Group at its Birmingham campus, caters for applicants who require further preparation before degree study. Its Undergraduate Foundation Programme has routes in business, engineering, life sciences, and humanities and social sciences, and the centre also delivers International Year One and pre-master's programmes, with English support built into every one of them. Where language skills fall short of the required standard, pre-sessional English courses are taught by the university's Centre for English Language and Communication. Requirements differ between schools. Engineering and law, for instance, set IELTS 6.0 overall; medicine requires 7.0, while health and life sciences ask for between 6.5 and 7.0.
Every university room is located on campus and supplied in partnership with Unite Students. A room is guaranteed to new undergraduates and postgraduates who satisfy the criteria of the allocation policy. International students can draw on a pre-arrival guide, a welcome week and a selection of scholarships. International undergraduates are also able to take professional placements, and graduates who meet the eligibility conditions may 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 Aston 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 Aston 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 Aston 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. Aston 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 Aston 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 Aston University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Aston University website for the latest university information and details.
