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British Guardianship at Durham University
Nominated Guardian for Durham University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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
Durham University was established by Act of Parliament in 1832 and received its Royal Charter in 1837, making it the first recognised university to open in England after Oxford and Cambridge. It is a collegiate university based in the historic city of Durham in north east England, where the cathedral and castle together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Academic departments deliver teaching and research, while 17 colleges provide accommodation, pastoral care and much of the social and sporting life.
The university has around 21,000 students. It is a member of the Russell Group and is recognised for research-intensive teaching across the arts and humanities, sciences, social sciences and business, and it performs strongly across a wide range of subjects. Durham holds a Silver overall rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student outcomes. Student involvement in sport, music, theatre and volunteering is high, and the college system gives the university a distinctive, close community character.
Information for International Students
Around a third of Durham University students come from outside the UK. The Student Immigration Service advises international students on entering and remaining in the UK, and the university issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) needed for a Student visa. A free meet and greet service operates at Newcastle Airport for first-year international students arriving in September, followed by an International Orientation Day and college-based welcome events.
English language requirements are set by subject, typically ranging from IELTS 6.5 to 7.5 overall, with higher component scores for some programmes. Offer holders who need further preparation can take pre-sessional English courses of 6, 10 or 20 weeks. The Durham University International Study Centre, operated by Study Group at the university's Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, offers an International Foundation Year (including an accelerated option), International Year One, Pre-Masters and English language preparation, with progression to Durham degrees on meeting the required grades. All new undergraduate students who return the accommodation preference form by the deadline are guaranteed an offer of university accommodation, normally in their college. Graduates may be eligible for the UK 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham 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. Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Durham University website for the latest university information and details.
