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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 South Wales
Nominated Guardian for University of South Wales. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of South Wales? 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 South Wales, 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 South Wales 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 South Wales 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 South Wales (USW) is a public university formed in 2013 through the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. Its roots go back to the Newport Mechanics' Institute of 1841 and the South Wales and Monmouthshire School of Mines, founded in 1913.
The university has more than 20,000 students and is one of the largest universities in Wales. It operates three campuses: Pontypridd, the largest, which includes the Treforest and Glyntaff sites; Cardiff, home to much of its creative industries provision; and a city campus in Newport. The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and The College Merthyr Tydfil are part of the USW group.
USW focuses on applied, career-oriented education, with curricula developed alongside employers across computing, engineering and science, business and creative industries, and life sciences and education. It is recognised for support of graduate start-up businesses and for widening participation, and it made notable gains in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, including strong results in allied health professions and computer science.
Information for International Students
The University of South Wales welcomes nearly 2,000 international students each year from around 100 countries. The Immigration and International Student Advice (IISA) team provides guidance on Student visa applications and immigration questions, and the university issues CAS statements up to six months before the course start date. An international welcome programme helps new students settle in, and peer mentoring connects applicants with current students.
The typical English language requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, for most undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Applicants who do not meet the requirement can take a pre-sessional English course before starting their degree.
Many undergraduate degrees are available with an integrated foundation year, providing an alternative route for students who do not meet direct entry requirements.
All new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students, are guaranteed accommodation if they accept USW as their firm choice and apply by the published deadlines. Rooms may be in university halls at Treforest or with private providers in Cardiff or Newport. 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 South Wales 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 South Wales 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 South Wales 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 South Wales 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 South Wales 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 South Wales. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of South Wales website for the latest university information and details.
