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British Guardianship at University of Aberdeen
Nominated Guardian for University of Aberdeen. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Aberdeen? 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 of Aberdeen, 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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen 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.
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The University of Aberdeen is one of Scotland's four ancient universities. It was founded in 1495 as King's College and took its present form in 1860, when King's College merged with Marischal College. It has more than 15,000 students and 3,500 staff, and it serves as a major centre of higher education and research for the north of Scotland.
The university's historic main campus is in Old Aberdeen, centred on the King's College Chapel and the modern Sir Duncan Rice Library, while the Foresterhill campus, beside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, hosts medicine, dentistry and life sciences. Aberdeen offers a broad range of subjects across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering and medicine, and follows the flexible four-year Scottish undergraduate degree structure. It is known for research in medicine and health, soil and environmental sciences, energy and engineering, and divinity, and it received a Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2021 for its work in soil science. Five Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it maintains a strong international outlook through partnerships and campuses overseas.
Information for International Students
The University of Aberdeen has a community representing more than 130 nationalities. International applicants receive guidance on the Student visa, Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and travel to Aberdeen, and the university provides orientation support on arrival. Eligible graduates may apply for the UK Graduate Route.
The typical English language requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in other components, for most undergraduate degrees, and IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing for most postgraduate taught programmes. Some subjects, including medicine, business, law and education, set higher levels. The university's Language Centre offers pre-sessional English on campus and online, together with in-sessional academic English support.
Pathway programmes are delivered by the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre, run in partnership with Study Group and located on the main campus. It offers an Undergraduate Foundation Programme leading to degree entry, an International Year Two route for selected subjects, and a Pre-Masters Programme in business and law or science and engineering. All new students who apply for university accommodation by the deadline are guaranteed an offer of a room.
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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen 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 of Aberdeen. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Aberdeen website for the latest university information and details.
