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British Guardianship at Sheffield Hallam University
Nominated Guardian for Sheffield Hallam University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 earliest predecessor of Sheffield Hallam University was the Sheffield School of Design, established in 1843. That school was later absorbed into Sheffield Polytechnic, subsequently renamed Sheffield City Polytechnic, and in 1992 the polytechnic became a university under its present name. With some 31,000 students, roughly 22,000 of whom are undergraduates, and about 345,000 alumni around the globe, it ranks among the UK's largest universities.
Sheffield Hallam describes itself as an applied university, focusing its teaching, research and partnerships on health, economic and social challenges. Its research centres include the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre as well as the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering. Design Futures and Hallam Biotech are among the companies spun out of the University. Teaching is split between two Sheffield campuses: Collegiate Crescent, in the south-western part of the city, and City Campus, located centrally near the railway station. Notable alumni include the fashion designer Bruce Oldfield and Nick Park, the animator who created Wallace and Gromit. The University holds membership of both the European University Association and the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
Information for International Students
Sheffield Hallam's international support team works alongside regional overseas teams, each serving applicants from a different part of the world. Requirements for English depend on the course, typically sitting between IELTS 6.0 and 7.0 overall with no skill below 5.5. The Sheffield Hallam University College of International Education, based on City Campus and run with Oxford International Education Group, provides an International Year Zero, an International Foundation Year, an International Incorporated Masters Pathway and an International Year One. An online pre-sessional English course is offered through the Oxford International Digital Institute partnership, and during study students can use one-to-one language advice, workshops and in-sessional classes.
A room offer in University halls is guaranteed for new international students arriving without dependants, provided they satisfy the application conditions. A CAS follows acceptance of an offer and payment of the deposit, and visa queries can be taken to advisers. To help arrivals settle, there are online pre-departure briefings, a compulsory international orientation and, in September, a City Campus meet and greet desk. Merit-based international scholarships are awarded at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and the Graduate Route is open to graduates.
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 Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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. Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest university information and details.
