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British Guardianship at Harper Adams University
Nominated Guardian for Harper Adams University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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
Land management, engineering, animal science, food and agriculture are the core subjects of Harper Adams University, a specialist institution. It was founded as an agricultural college in 1901 using a bequest from Thomas Harper Adams, a gentleman farmer from Shropshire, and it was designated a university college in 1998. University title came in 2012, making it the first university in Shropshire. The principal campus is at Edgmond, close to Newport, where a large commercial farm extending to several hundred hectares is used for both teaching and research. A further campus, Harper Adams University, Telford, was launched in 2024 in the Station Quarter of Telford, with degrees in areas including digital business, robotics, automation and data science; a shuttle bus runs between it and Edgmond.
Of roughly 5,000 students, the majority are undergraduates. Its research strengths include agricultural automation, together with crop and environmental science, as the Hands Free Hectare robotic farming project demonstrates. Jointly with Keele University, it runs the Harper and Keele Veterinary School, which trains veterinary surgeons, and its graduates have a strong employment record.
Information for International Students
International students at Harper Adams receive dedicated help with Student visa applications, with their studies and with the adjustment to living in the UK. Applications for undergraduate study go through UCAS, whereas postgraduate candidates apply via the university's own portal, and a CAS follows once the conditions of the offer have been satisfied. For most undergraduate courses, applicants need IELTS Academic 6.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in every component, rising to 6.5 overall for postgraduate study. For visa purposes, IELTS results from the General Training test are not accepted. Candidates who fulfil the academic conditions but narrowly miss the English standard may be offered a place on a six-week pre-sessional course run by the university itself. An integrated foundation year is an option on many degrees.
Every first-year international student is guaranteed accommodation. Ahead of the main induction, new arrivals work through an online pre-arrival induction, and there is also a separate induction for international students. Eligible undergraduate and postgraduate entrants can receive international scholarships, awarded as reductions in fees, and eligible graduates may seek permission to remain in the UK for work under 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 Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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. Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams 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 Harper Adams University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Harper Adams University website for the latest university information and details.
