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British Guardianship at University of Portsmouth
Nominated Guardian for University of Portsmouth. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth is a public university on the south coast of England. It traces its origins to the Portsmouth and Gosport School of Science and Art, established in 1870, which developed into Portsmouth Polytechnic and was granted university status in 1992. It is one of the larger universities in the UK, with close to 30,000 students.
The main campus is in the centre of Portsmouth, an island city with a strong maritime heritage, and most academic buildings, halls and the students' union are within walking distance of one another and the seafront. The university also operates a purpose-built London campus in Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, which opened in 2023 and uses a block-teaching model.
Portsmouth offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees across its faculties. Its research is particularly recognised in cosmology and astrophysics, cyber security, forensics and sport science, and it performed strongly among modern universities in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. The university holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Information for International Students
The University of Portsmouth welcomes students from more than 150 countries. The university provides dedicated visa advice for international applicants and students, and new arrivals can take part in an international orientation week before teaching begins.
The typical English language requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5, for most bachelor's degrees. Most master's degrees typically require IELTS 6.5 to 7.0, with no component below 6.0, and some courses set higher levels. Applicants who do not meet the required level can join one of the university's pre-sessional English programmes before their degree.
International College Portsmouth (ICP), part of the Navitas group, is based on the city centre campus and offers foundation, first year and pre-master's pathways leading to degrees across all University of Portsmouth faculties, with several intakes each year. ICP students have access to all university facilities, clubs and societies.
First-year students starting in September who hold a firm offer and submit a hall application by the published deadline are guaranteed a room in halls. January starters are allocated rooms subject to availability. Eligible graduates can apply for the Graduate Route visa.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Portsmouth website for the latest university information and details.
