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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 of Cumbria
Nominated Guardian for University of Cumbria. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Cumbria? 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 Cumbria, 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria 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
Although the University of Cumbria was formed only in 2007, its history can be traced to 1822, and among its antecedents is the teacher training work begun in the 1890s by the educationist Charlotte Mason. It was created from the Cumbria Institute of the Arts, St Martin's College in Lancaster and the University of Central Lancashire's campuses in Cumbria. Headquartered in Carlisle, it teaches at several locations across north-west England as well as one in London. In Carlisle there are two campuses: Fusehill Street, covering business, education, health, law, policing, science and conservation, and Brampton Road, which is home to the creative and media arts. Lancaster focuses on sport, health, business and education. Ambleside, within the Lake District National Park, is the centre for forestry, conservation, tourism and outdoor studies. Barrow-in-Furness teaches manufacturing and engineering and Workington business and leadership, while the London campus offers education and business.
With around 9,000 students, the university is recognised for outdoor and environmental subjects, nursing and the allied health professions, and teacher education. A member of the Cathedrals Group, it partners Imperial College London on the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine.
Information for International Students
The International team advises applicants, while enrolled students rely on the International Student Support service. Malvern International runs the University of Cumbria International College on campus, offering preparation through an International Foundation Programme with pathways in health and medical biosciences, computer science, and business and management, as well as a Pre-Master's Programme and International Year One. Oxford International Digital Institute, the university's language partner, delivers online pre-sessional English lasting six or twelve weeks. The equivalent of IELTS 6.0 is generally required for undergraduate courses, and IELTS 6.5 for taught postgraduate courses. The CAS is issued after the offer conditions have been met and the deposit paid.
Ambleside, Carlisle and Lancaster are the campuses where international students are based, and Welcome Week at each campus mixes online induction with sessions held in person. Manchester Airport is the suggested point of arrival. Applicants who put the university down as their first choice are guaranteed a room in halls. Scholarships and the option to pay in instalments are available, and the careers service advises students who intend to find work in the UK once they graduate on the 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Cumbria website for the latest university information and details.
