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British Guardianship at Robert Gordon University
Nominated Guardian for Robert Gordon University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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
The history of Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen begins with Robert Gordon's Hospital, founded in 1750 with money left by Robert Gordon, an Aberdeen merchant. After a merger with the Aberdeen Mechanics' Institute, the institution took the name Robert Gordon's Technical College in 1910; in 1965 it was restyled as Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, and university status came in 1992. Most teaching takes place at Garthdee, a riverside campus in the south-west of Aberdeen that has seen significant spending on new buildings, specialist laboratories and places to study. About 18,000 students, from over 150 nationalities, study with RGU online and on campus.
Vocational and professional relevance is central to its identity: programmes are shaped together with employers, and graduate employment outcomes are strong. The academic schools comprise the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, Aberdeen Business School, the School of Health, Gray's School of Art, and the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology. There are over 70 undergraduate degrees, as well as numerous postgraduate courses that can be taken online, part time or full time, and research is conducted jointly with industry and business.
Information for International Students
Applicants from across the globe are advised by a dedicated international team, while the Immigration Team, based in the Student Admissions Service, helps with Student visa applications. RGU issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) after the conditions of the offer are fulfilled and the necessary deposit has been received. For certain science, engineering and technology courses, an ATAS certificate may also be needed. English language requirements are course-specific and listed on each course page.
Preparatory study is available at the International College at Robert Gordon University (ICRGU), which Navitas runs on the Garthdee campus. It offers pre-sessional English, ten-week pre-master's courses, Year One entry and foundation programmes in fields such as pharmacy, nursing, life science and health science, and successful students can move on to RGU degrees. The university seeks to accommodate non-UK students who apply early, but rooms in its self-catering residences, spread over four sites in Aberdeen, are limited and cannot be guaranteed. Virtual pre-arrival events come first, followed by arrival, enrolment and course inductions during the week before classes begin. Every direct-entry, self-funding international student is given a fee discount, and additional scholarships are offered.
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 Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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. Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon 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 Robert Gordon University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Robert Gordon University website for the latest university information and details.
