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British Guardianship at University of Surrey
Nominated Guardian for University of Surrey. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Surrey? 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 Surrey, 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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey has its roots in the Battersea Polytechnic Institute, founded in London in 1891 to widen access to higher education. It received its Royal Charter in 1966 and moved to Guildford in Surrey shortly afterwards. The main Stag Hill campus sits close to Guildford town centre, with the nearby Manor Park campus providing further residential, teaching, research and sports facilities. London is under 40 minutes away by train.
The university has around 16,000 students. It is widely known for its emphasis on employability, particularly its Professional Training placement year, supported by a network of more than 2,300 placement providers. Research strengths include space and satellite technology, through the spin-off company Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, and communications research at the 5G and 6G Innovation Centre. The university also has a School of Veterinary Medicine and notable strengths in engineering, health sciences, hospitality and tourism, and business. The adjacent Surrey Research Park hosts more than 100 companies.
Information for International Students
The university has a diverse international community in Guildford and provides information and advice for international applicants through regional recruitment teams and dedicated guidance on visas and immigration. An international arrival guide forms part of the university's welcome resources for new students.
English language requirements vary by course, with IELTS 6.5 overall and 6.0 in each component a common benchmark and higher scores required for some programmes. Students who narrowly miss their requirement can take a pre-sessional English course of 8 or 11 weeks, offered online or on campus depending on the intake; on-campus study requiring a CAS needs a UKVI-approved test result. The University of Surrey International Study Centre, operated by Study Group in Guildford, offers an International Foundation Year, an International Year One in International Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Pre-Masters programmes in engineering, health and medical sciences, and management. The university has offered an accommodation guarantee to new full-time students who apply by the published deadline and meet their offer conditions. Graduates may be eligible for the Graduate Route.
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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey 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 Surrey. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Surrey website for the latest university information and details.
