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British Guardianship at Hartpury University
Nominated Guardian for Hartpury University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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
Hartpury University is a specialist institution occupying a 360-hectare estate in rural Gloucestershire, a short way outside Gloucester. It grew out of an agricultural institute that admitted around 50 students when it opened in 1948. From 1997 the University of the West of England validated its degrees, an arrangement that lasted until Hartpury was awarded taught degree awarding powers in 2017; university title came the following year, in 2018. The estate is also home to Hartpury College, which provides further education. Subjects centre on equine studies, animal science, agriculture, veterinary nursing, sport, psychology and business, taught from foundation and bachelor's level through taught postgraduate study to doctoral research.
Facilities are central to Hartpury's identity. On the estate are a commercial dairy unit, stables for over 200 horses, equine therapy provision that includes water treadmills, a centre for veterinary nursing, sports science laboratories containing biomechanics equipment and altitude chambers, and a modern library in the form of a learning hub. In the Teaching Excellence Framework, the university holds Gold ratings across the board, and athletes from many countries have trained in its sports academies while pursuing their studies.
Information for International Students
Applicants from outside the UK deal mainly with Hartpury's international team, which gives advice before enrolment and helps at every step of the Student visa application. The English requirement for most undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, and most postgraduate programmes expect 6.5 overall. A higher standard applies on certain programmes, veterinary nursing among them. Those who need to strengthen their English can join an intensive pre-sessional course online, run with Oxford International Digital Institute and lasting six, 12 or 16 weeks.
A room is guaranteed for first-year undergraduates who have Hartpury as their firm choice and submit an accommodation application by the published deadline. The majority of halls are on campus, while postgraduate students from overseas qualify for rooms in university accommodation located in Gloucester city. New students receive a pre-arrival guide that explains how to prepare, what to pack, how to arrive and what the first week will involve. Merit-based scholarships are available to international students, among them the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, and graduates who meet the eligibility criteria are able to stay on in the UK through 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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. Hartpury 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 Hartpury 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 Hartpury University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Hartpury University website for the latest university information and details.
