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British Guardianship at University of Cambridge
Nominated Guardian for University of Cambridge. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Cambridge? 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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
Dating from 1209, the University of Cambridge is the English-speaking world's second-oldest university, and it belongs to the Russell Group. It is organised collegiately around 31 semi-autonomous colleges; 29 of these take undergraduates, housing them and giving them personal support. Teaching pairs lectures with supervisions in small groups. Over 150 faculties, departments and other institutions fall within six schools: Arts and Humanities, Humanities and Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Physical Sciences, and Technology.
Cambridge has about 22,500 students, around 13,000 of them undergraduates. While the historic colleges are clustered in the centre of the city, significant research and teaching sites have grown up on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and at West Cambridge. More than 120 Nobel Prizes have been linked to the university's alumni and affiliates. Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which forms part of the university, is the world's oldest printer and publisher and reaches learners in numerous countries. The university is also a member of both the International Alliance of Research Universities and the League of European Research Universities.
Information for International Students
Roughly one in four Cambridge undergraduates comes from outside the UK, from around 90 countries, and international candidates go through the same admissions process as those from the UK. Following a UCAS application, candidates submit the My Cambridge Application supplementary form, and an application fee applies to most international applicants. Numerous courses set an admissions assessment, for example the TMUA, ESAT, LNAT or UCAT, and applicants who are shortlisted are invited to interview, with arrangements in place for interviews overseas. Applicants normally need IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element, or a result at the specified level in Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Only applicants ordinarily resident in the UK may join the Cambridge Foundation Year.
Undergraduates without children are guaranteed college accommodation for three or four years. Sponsored students receive advice from the International Student Office on Student visa applications, CAS requirements and getting ready to arrive in the UK. For international undergraduates, financial support is limited and means-tested, coming from individual colleges and the Cambridge Trust, and full awards that meet all costs are rare. The Graduate Route is 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 of Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Cambridge website for the latest university information and details.
