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Your local coordinator visits your child, attends parents' evenings on your behalf and stays in touch throughout your guardianship programme.
British Guardianship at Northumbria University
Nominated Guardian for Northumbria University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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
Northumbria University can trace its beginnings to Rutherford College, which was established in Newcastle towards the end of the nineteenth century. In 1969 a merger of three colleges in the area created Newcastle Polytechnic, and university status was granted in 1992. Northumbria has around 30,000 students, and alongside its professionally oriented teaching it has a research profile ranking it in the top 25 of UK institutions by research power.
City Campus, the main site, is located in central Newcastle upon Tyne, and Coach Lane Campus occupies a suburban location in the same city. A further campus in London, close to Liverpool Street, mostly offers programmes in computing, business and project management. The faculties cover business, law, design, engineering, computing, the social sciences and health, and the law school has a reputation for clinical legal education. Northumbria works closely with employers including the NHS, IBM and Nike, and is regarded as one of the leading UK universities for graduate start-ups. Times Higher Education named it University of the Year in 2022, and its alumni network numbers over 250,000 people around the world.
Information for International Students
Northumbria has students from over 130 countries, and its Welfare, Immigration and Funding advisers offer guidance on visas, work rules, banking, travel and registering for healthcare. New arrivals can be picked up at Newcastle Airport by a Meet and Greet service and taken to their accommodation. Requirements for English differ from course to course, with IELTS, Pearson and many equivalent qualifications accepted. The English Language Centre, which holds British Council accreditation, runs pre-sessional programmes throughout the year, as well as a large summer school for those whose English needs improving, and help with academic language is available throughout the degree.
In Newcastle, QA Higher Education partners with the university to teach pathway programmes such as the International Foundation and International Year One, which Northumbria validates. At the London campus, QA also delivers pre-master's courses, pre-sessional English and Northumbria degrees. All new full-time first-year undergraduates, international students included, are guaranteed a room in residences owned or commissioned by the university if they meet the booking requirements. Applicants can explore international scholarships through the university's scholarship search. Graduates who are eligible can apply to remain 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 Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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. Northumbria 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 Northumbria 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 Northumbria University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Northumbria University website for the latest university information and details.
