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British Guardianship at University of St Andrews
Nominated Guardian for University of St Andrews. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of St Andrews? 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 St Andrews, 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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
As Scotland's first university, the University of St Andrews also ranks third in age among universities of the English-speaking world, with only Oxford and Cambridge being older. Teaching started in 1410, and a papal bull formally established the university in 1413. It is located in St Andrews, a coastal town in Fife on Scotland's east coast. The traditional collegiate structure comprises St Mary's College, where divinity is taught, and United College, created from St Salvator's and St Leonard's.
Of its just over 10,000 students, the majority are undergraduates. The university calls itself the most international in Scotland, attracting students from over 120 countries, including a sizeable group from North America. Degrees follow the four-year Scottish pattern, and students of arts and humanities usually graduate with an MA. The sciences, languages and humanities are all areas of strength, and St Andrews features regularly among the top UK universities. Enduring customs shape student life, among them academic families, the red undergraduate gown, Raisin Weekend and the May Dip. Notable graduates include the Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy, as well as Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Information for International Students
Two teams make up the Student Immigration Service: International Advice, which guides students on visas before arrival, during their course and after graduation, including Graduate Route eligibility, and Compliance, which handles the university's duties as a sponsor.
Foundation study is provided in-house by the International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute through the International Pre-Med programme, International Year Zero and International Year One. Participants receive guaranteed accommodation and one-to-one tuition, and those who complete successfully may progress to undergraduate study at St Andrews or another UK university. The institute also offers pre-sessional English to offer holders for whom English is an additional language, through four-week courses on campus or online for undergraduates and postgraduates, and ten-week online or blended options for postgraduates. Accommodation is guaranteed for first-year undergraduates, whether from the UK or overseas, provided they apply by the summer deadline, remain in full-time study for the whole year, arrive unaccompanied and satisfy the remaining published conditions. International undergraduates can prepare for their degree through a two-week academic induction course, and scholarships worth full or partial tuition fees are open to international students.
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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of St Andrews website for the latest university information and details.
