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British Guardianship at University of the Arts London
Nominated Guardian for University of the Arts London. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of the Arts London? 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 the Arts London, 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London 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
University of the Arts London (UAL) started life in 1986 under the name London Institute, formed by uniting a group of long-standing colleges specialising in art, design, fashion and media. University status was conferred in 2003, and the present name was adopted a year later in 2004. Six colleges make up UAL: London College of Fashion, London College of Communication, Central Saint Martins, Wimbledon College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts and Chelsea College of Arts. Alongside them sits the Creative Computing Institute. All the colleges are in London; Central Saint Martins, for instance, occupies a purpose-built home at King's Cross, opened in 2011.
Around 23,000 students choose from over 200 courses spanning fashion, art, design, media, communication, performance and computing, at levels from pre-degree study up to doctoral research. Almost half of UAL's students come from outside both the UK and the European Union, giving it one of the biggest international student communities of any university in the UK. In the QS subject rankings for art and design, it regularly features among the leading institutions worldwide.
Information for International Students
UAL's official representatives in many countries assist with choosing a course, preparing a portfolio, applying and obtaining a visa. Undergraduates apply through UCAS or one of these representatives, whereas pre-degree and postgraduate courses accept applications directly. Most practice-based courses need a portfolio, for which UAL publishes guidance. English requirements are set for each course individually, usually in the range IELTS 5.0 to 7.5. Degree offer holders can take UAL's BALEAP-accredited pre-sessional English, either as a seven-week course taught on campus in London or as a 12-week course online. At pre-degree level, UAL offers its Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, International Preparation for Fashion and other courses for international students, among them introductions to studying fashion and to studying design, media and screen.
UAL's London halls are run by the university or by partners. Rooms are not guaranteed; allocation depends on preference and availability, and students under 18, along with those who have declared a disability, receive priority. A separate policy covers under-18s, who are not accepted by certain partner halls. UAL publishes detailed immigration guidance and an online scholarship search, and the 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London 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 the Arts London. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of the Arts London website for the latest university information and details.
