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British Guardianship at Birmingham Newman University
Nominated Guardian for Birmingham Newman University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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
Birmingham Newman University, a Catholic institution, opened in 1968 as a teacher training college named Newman College of Higher Education, on land at Bartley Green made available by the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham. Degree awarding powers came in 2007 and university title in 2013, with the current name adopted in 2023. Its namesake is Saint John Henry Newman, whose tutorial model of learning continues to shape its teaching.
About 5,500 students attend Newman, a compact university centred on teaching, where classes are small and students work closely with academic staff. Teacher education is still one of its main strengths; other subjects include law, criminology, psychology, business, accounting, computer science, sport and the humanities, plus a growing set of health courses such as paramedic science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and nursing. The university is known for supporting social mobility, and many of those enrolled are the first in their families to attend university. Its only campus sits in suburban Bartley Green, roughly eight miles south-west of central Birmingham, with a sports centre, a library and halls of residence on site.
Information for International Students
Birmingham Newman University's International team supports applicants from admission through visa preparation to enrolment. A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is only issued after an applicant has received an offer, passed a credibility interview and supplied bank evidence showing sufficient funds. Requirements for English vary by level. For the foundation year, applicants need a level equivalent to IELTS for UKVI 5.5 with 5.5 or more in every component; most undergraduate courses need 6.0 overall with each component at 5.5 or above, and postgraduate courses 6.5 with each component at 6.0 or above, with higher levels for certain professionally regulated programmes. An integrated foundation year, available on some degrees, offers another way in.
The campus has two halls of residence with en-suite and shared-bathroom rooms. Newman offers international scholarships, some awarded automatically to full-time international students, and also partners with the Chevening Scholarship scheme. Its status as a new Student visa sponsor means it advises that sponsored students may not take work in the UK while studying and cannot apply for the Graduate Route; applicants should confirm the position when applying.
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 Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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. Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman 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 Birmingham Newman University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Birmingham Newman University website for the latest university information and details.
