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British Guardianship at University of Leicester
Nominated Guardian for University of Leicester. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Leicester? 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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
The University of Leicester was founded in 1921 as Leicestershire and Rutland University College and received its Royal Charter as a university in 1957. It is a public research university whose main campus lies in urban parkland beside Victoria Park, a short distance south of Leicester city centre. The campus is known for distinctive post-war architecture, including the Engineering Building designed by James Stirling and the Attenborough Tower.
The university has around 19,000 students and a notably diverse student body. It holds a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. Leicester has a strong research reputation in several fields: genetic fingerprinting was invented at the university by Sir Alec Jeffreys in 1984, its researchers led the identification of the remains of King Richard III, and it hosts one of the largest academic centres for space research in Europe. Teaching spans medicine and the life sciences, law, business, the humanities, social sciences, science and engineering.
Information for International Students
The University of Leicester welcomes more than 4,000 international students from over 110 countries. The university supports offer holders through the admissions process, including the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and Student visa stage, and applicants are advised to check the separate UK Government language rules that apply to visa applications.
English language requirements are set for each course, with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent required for many undergraduate programmes and higher levels for some subjects and for postgraduate study. The English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) runs intensive pre-sessional courses of around 21 hours per week in small classes for students who need to reach the required standard.
Several preparation routes are available. The university launched its own on-campus pathway programmes in 2025, including a STEM International Foundation Year and International Year One programmes in business and management, marketing and human resource management, run jointly by the College of Business and the Centre for International Training and Education. Leicester Global Study Centre, operated by Navitas within walking distance of the campus, also offers International Foundation Year programmes. Many degrees are additionally available with an integrated foundation year.
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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Leicester website for the latest university information and details.
