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British Guardianship at University of the Highlands and Islands
Nominated Guardian for University of the Highlands and Islands. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of the Highlands and Islands? 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 Highlands and Islands, 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 Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands 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
Headquartered in Inverness, UHI, the University of the Highlands and Islands, operates as a collegiate university made up of colleges and research institutions working in partnership throughout the Highlands, Moray, Perthshire and Scotland's islands. It grew out of the UHI Millennium Institute, founded in 2001, which was given taught degree awarding powers in 2008; university title followed in 2011.
Its structure is unusual among UK universities. Of roughly 30,000 learners, about 11,000 are higher education students and the rest are in further education. Several partners have merged, as when three colleges combined in 2023 to form UHI North, West and Hebrides, and many courses are available online. The region shapes its specialisms: marine science through the Oban-based Scottish Association for Marine Science, Gaelic language and culture at Skye's Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, archaeology through the Orkney-based UHI Archaeology Institute, and also forestry, theology, golf management and adventure tourism. The broadest selection of degree subjects is found in Inverness and Perth. Classes tend to be small, helping to foster a close-knit student community.
Information for International Students
Advice on visas, applying and course eligibility comes from UHI's International Office. Student Route sponsorship is limited to approved full-time degree programmes that are mainly delivered in person. Eight campus locations are open to international students: Inverness and Perth, which have the broadest subject range, and Skye, Orkney, Oban, Halkirk, Fort William and Dornoch, each tied to specialist subjects. Many courses are also open online, without a visa, to applicants who stay outside the UK.
For on-campus Student Route study, the requirement for undergraduates is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with every element at 5.5 or higher, and for postgraduates 6.5 with every element at 6.0 or higher; alternative approved qualifications are accepted too. A deposit, credited against tuition fees, must be paid before a CAS is issued, and some campuses allow the balance to be settled in instalments. Country-of-residence scholarships are awarded automatically to eligible applicants at the offer stage, and a funding finder lists subject bursaries. Guidance before arrival deals with reaching Scotland, working during studies, money, health and personal safety. Housing options differ by campus, and eligible graduates can apply 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 the Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands 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 Highlands and Islands. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of the Highlands and Islands website for the latest university information and details.
