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British Guardianship at Southampton Solent University
Nominated Guardian for Southampton Solent University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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
Southampton Solent University is a public institution located in central Southampton. It can trace its beginnings to an art school opened in 1856, which in time joined with Southampton College of Technology and the College of Nautical Studies at Warsash to create Southampton Institute. University status was granted to the institute in 2005. From 2018 it used the name Solent University, before reverting to its full title in 2024.
About 8,500 students are based at the principal campus, located on East Park Terrace. Teaching is practical and geared towards careers, spanning architecture, business, creative industries, digital technologies, engineering, health, law, social science and sport. Maritime education is a particular speciality, delivered through Warsash Maritime School. The school prepares merchant navy officer cadets in purpose-built city-centre facilities, carries out practical safety training at Warsash, and operates a ship handling centre on Timsbury Lake where manned models are used. Its research strengths lie in maritime studies, the visitor economy and sport science, with football a notable focus. Students of more than 100 nationalities have studied at Solent, and Olympic competitors have been members of its sailing team.
Information for International Students
QA Higher Education runs an International Foundation Programme on the Southampton campus for students who require further preparation, and it leads on to undergraduate degrees at Solent. The university also delivers a pre-sessional English course of its own, combining live classes with small group workshops and one-to-one tutorials, to build the academic and language skills needed for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
An applicant receives a CAS only after meeting the conditions of the offer, accepting an unconditional offer, completing the pre-CAS checks, paying the tuition deposit and supplying financial evidence. Visa and immigration guidance is available from international student advisers, and during enrolment the UKVI compliance team runs drop-in sessions. Solent's four residences are all in the city centre, each no more than roughly 20 minutes on foot from the main campus. Room applications are made online ahead of travel, and the university emphasises that students should have accommodation arranged before they arrive. International applicants can apply for bursaries and scholarships, and on completing their degree, graduates are able to apply for the Graduate Route, which allows them to remain and work 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 Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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. Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent 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 Southampton Solent University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Southampton Solent University website for the latest university information and details.
