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British Guardianship at Queen's University Belfast
Nominated Guardian for Queen's University Belfast. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Queen's University Belfast? 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 Queen's University Belfast, 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 Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast 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
Queen's University Belfast was founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast and became an independent university in 1908. It is a member of the Russell Group and holds a distinguished place among research universities in the UK and Ireland. The main campus lies in south Belfast, where university buildings spread along University Road, University Square and the surrounding streets, centred on the landmark Lanyon Building designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.
The university has around 25,000 students and is organised into three faculties: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering and Physical Sciences; and Medicine, Health and Life Sciences. In the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 99 per cent of the research submitted was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent, and Queen's was ranked first in the UK for Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences. Recognised research strengths include cancer research, engineering, sustainability, pharmaceuticals and sonic arts. Queen's has received the Queen's Anniversary Prize on seven occasions and estimates its annual economic impact on the region at over £3 billion.
Information for International Students
Queen's welcomes more than 3,800 international students from over 110 countries. The Immigration Support Service advises on Student visa applications and extensions, eVisas and immigration compliance, and holds regular drop-in sessions. New international students are met at the airport and taken to their accommodation, and a structured welcome programme introduces them to the university and the city. Belfast City Airport is around 15 minutes from the campus and Belfast International Airport around 30 minutes.
Most degree courses typically require IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, with 6.0 accepted for less linguistically demanding courses and 7.0 required for more demanding ones. In-sessional English classes support students throughout their studies.
The Queen's University Belfast International Study Centre, operated on campus in partnership with INTO, offers International Foundation, International Year One and Pre-Master's courses, together with Academic English and Pre-sessional English. Accommodation is guaranteed for all full-time first-year undergraduate and postgraduate international students who apply by the published deadline, with more than 3,900 rooms in university residences and wraparound residential support. Northern Ireland is reported to have the lowest student living costs in the UK.
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 Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast 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. Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Queen's University Belfast website for the latest university information and details.
