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British Guardianship at University of Birmingham
Nominated Guardian for University of Birmingham. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Birmingham? 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 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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
Drawing on the foundations of Mason Science College, established in 1875, and Queen's College, the University of Birmingham was granted its royal charter in 1900. It is considered the first English redbrick institution to obtain a charter of its own. It helped found the Russell Group and is a member of the Universitas 21 network. Around 40,000 students make it one of the biggest universities in the UK.
Roughly three miles to the south-west of the city centre, the principal Edgbaston campus has a railway station of its own. Towering over the site is the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, locally called Old Joe, and the campus is also home to the Cadbury Research Library, the Lapworth Museum of Geology and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. The nearby Selly Oak campus accommodates drama and theatre arts, and postgraduate study of Renaissance drama and literature is offered at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-upon-Avon. Subjects span business, law, medicine, engineering, the sciences and the arts, and its research has made notable contributions to gravitational-wave astronomy. Former staff and alumni include eleven Nobel laureates. It also runs a campus in Dubai.
Information for International Students
Run directly by the university on the Edgbaston campus, Birmingham International Academy offers Foundation Pathways that prepare international students for undergraduate entry, pre-sessional English courses of various lengths for offer holders who have an English language condition, and support with academic English while students take their degree. University staff teach Academy students, and all campus facilities are open to them. Each programme sets its own English language requirements.
Once new international students have firmly accepted their offer, a first-year accommodation guarantee applies, with residences an easy walk from campus. Dependants, eVisas, the Student visa and other immigration matters are covered by the International Student Team. A CAS is issued when every offer condition has been satisfied, although applicants for postgraduate taught courses must first pay a tuition deposit. During Welcome Week, a programme of events helps newcomers settle, meet other students and sign up for clubs and societies. The university funds an extensive range of international scholarships for undergraduates and postgraduates; the majority reward merit, and some are restricted to specific regions or subjects. Eligible graduates may then apply for the UK Graduate Route.
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Birmingham website for the latest university information and details.
