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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 University College London (UCL)
Nominated Guardian for University College London (UCL). University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University College London (UCL)? 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 University College London (UCL), 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 University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL) 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
Founded in 1826 and shaped by the thinking of Jeremy Bentham, University College London was London's first university institution and England's first wholly secular one, admitting students regardless of their religion. Women were first accepted into its faculties of arts, law and science in 1878. UCL became part of the University of London in 1836, obtained degree-awarding powers in its own right in 2005 and was among the founding members of the Russell Group.
With over 50,000 students from more than 150 countries and a staff of roughly 18,000, UCL ranks among the biggest universities in the UK. Bloomsbury, in central London, is home to the main campus, and UCL East, on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, carries its teaching and research into the east of the city. Wide-ranging and research-intensive, the university has academic depth across many disciplines and belongs to the so-called golden triangle, the group of leading research universities based in London, Oxford and Cambridge. Three Fields Medal winners and more than 30 Nobel Prize laureates have been associated with UCL.
Information for International Students
New students at UCL can obtain help with everyday matters, including healthcare, banking, transport and wellbeing, from the International Student Support team. Separate immigration guidance deals with visa applications, the immigration rules and work in the UK, backed by a Visa Responsibilities course. UCL's own international foundation year takes the form of the Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates, delivered by UCL's Centre for Languages and International Education, which equip students to begin a degree at UCL or another UK university. The centre also offers pre-sessional English for offer holders yet to meet their English language condition, plus an International Pre-Master's programme for those heading towards postgraduate study.
Every full-time first-year undergraduate new to UCL is guaranteed university accommodation, provided the student applies individually, holds UCL as the firm choice and applies before the accommodation deadline. Newly arriving full-time international postgraduates are given priority for halls, not a guarantee. Step-by-step enrolment and welcome guidance is sent to new students before the autumn term. Scholarships are offered, some targeted at applicants from specific countries, and the Graduate Route may be open to eligible 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 University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL) 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. University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL). University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University College London (UCL) website for the latest university information and details.
