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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 the West of England
Nominated Guardian for University of the West of England. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of the West of England? 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 West of England, 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 West of England 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 West of England 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 the West of England, known as UWE Bristol, has roots reaching back to a Merchant Venturers' school recorded in 1595 and to the Bristol Trade and Mining School of 1856. It later became Bristol Polytechnic and gained university status under its current name in 1992. The university is based across three campuses in Bristol: Frenchay, four miles north of the city centre, where most students study; City Campus, the home of its creative and cultural industries provision; and Glenside, which specialises in nursing, midwifery and allied health.
With more than 36,000 students, UWE Bristol is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England. Its academic structure spans three colleges covering business and law, engineering and computing, arts and creative industries, education, and health and applied sciences. The university has a strong focus on professionally accredited, practice-based courses, placements and partnerships with employers, with particular breadth in engineering, health and creative subjects.
Information for International Students
UWE Bristol welcomes students from more than 160 countries and regions. A Global Student Support Team offers information, advice and social activities for international students, and dedicated guidance covers Student visa applications, arrival in the UK, maintaining visa compliance and working during and after study, including the Graduate Route. The university offers an airport pick-up service for international students and an International Student Orientation alongside course induction, supported by a free online transition course.
Undergraduate degrees usually require IELTS 6.0, and postgraduate degrees IELTS 6.5, with higher scores for some courses. A Pre-sessional English Programme of 5, 10 or 15 weeks is available, and students on the longer options may qualify for a combined CAS covering both the pre-sessional course and the degree. UWE Bristol's International College, operated by Kaplan International Pathways on Frenchay Campus, offers a Foundation Certificate, International Year One programmes in business, computing and engineering, and Pre-Master's courses, with guaranteed progression for students who meet the required level. Accommodation is available both on and off campus.
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 West of England 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 West of England 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 West of England 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 West of England 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 West of England 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 West of England. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of the West of England website for the latest university information and details.
