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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 Southampton
Nominated Guardian for University of Southampton. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Southampton? 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 Southampton, 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton traces its beginnings to the Hartley Institution, founded in 1862 thanks to a bequest from Henry Robinson Hartley, a wine merchant in the town. It developed into Hartley College and then Hartley University College, and in 1952 received a royal charter granting university status. Southampton was one of the founding members of the Russell Group and is part of the Worldwide Universities Network. Its student population exceeds 25,000.
Highfield, the main campus, is located in a residential district of the city, and several other sites are close at hand. Avenue houses the humanities, engineering and maritime research are based at Boldrewood, and the waterfront National Oceanography Centre is hosted by the university. Southampton General Hospital is where medicine and health sciences are taught, while Winchester School of Art has a separate campus in Winchester. Research in oceanography, optoelectronics, electronics and engineering has been a strength for many years, and the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research was established in 1963. Outside the UK, Southampton also operates campuses in India and Malaysia.
Information for International Students
Southampton runs its own international foundation year, blending subject study with the development of English language skills. Two UK foundation years, one in science and another in engineering, physics and mathematics, also lead to a degree place on successful completion. Offer holders can take pre-sessional English courses lasting six, eleven or sixteen weeks, online or in person at Avenue Campus, with a cap keeping classes small. Each programme is placed in an English language band, so the IELTS score required varies from course to course.
Subject to terms and conditions, most first-year students applying by the deadline are guaranteed a single room in halls, and the university states that new international students are guaranteed accommodation. A dedicated visas team handles questions about the Student visa and wider immigration matters. Organised arrival and welcome support is provided for new students, after which help is available with health, wellbeing, faith and safety. International undergraduates and postgraduates can apply for scholarships, while international students planning a career, whether in the UK or overseas, can draw on a specialist careers service. The UK 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Southampton website for the latest university information and details.
