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British Guardianship at University of Winchester
Nominated Guardian for University of Winchester. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Winchester? 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 Winchester, 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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester traces its foundation to 1840, when Bishop Sumner set up the Winchester Diocesan Training School. This Church of England college prepared teachers for schools serving poor communities. Renamed King Alfred's College in 1928, it obtained degree-awarding powers in 2004 and was granted university status by the Privy Council in 2005, with powers to award research degrees following in 2008. It retains its Church of England foundation and is a member of the Cathedrals Group.
The compact campus, an easy walk from Winchester city centre, has 7,000 to 8,000 students and is organised around two areas: the West Downs Quarter, base of the University of Winchester Business School, and the King Alfred Quarter, with the King Alfred Centre and the Martial Rose Library. Four faculties cover business, the creative arts, health and wellbeing, and the social sciences. Besides its long-established tradition in teacher education, the university teaches subjects including sport, nursing and digital media. Undergraduates can take a three-year degree, a four-year sandwich degree incorporating a placement year, or part-time study. In the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, Winchester achieved a Silver rating.
Information for International Students
Advice on academic skills and on non-academic matters is available to international students from Winchester's International Student Support Services team. Free help with preparing a Student visa application is also offered, including a document check. The typical requirement for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, with 5.5 or above in every component, although undergraduate nursing calls for 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in writing. LanguageCert, Oxford ELLT, TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic are among the other tests accepted.
The university's English language programmes help students reach the level their course requires. Undergraduate entry is also possible through the Academic Pathways Programme or roughly fifteen degrees incorporating a foundation year, and many bachelor's degrees accept a recognised one-year UK foundation programme. All full-time first-year undergraduates are guaranteed a room in university accommodation, as long as Winchester is their firm choice and their application is received by the deadline. Every hall has security and warden support around the clock. International arrival and welcome arrangements help students settle, international applicants can apply for scholarships and bursaries, and the Graduate Route may be 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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Winchester website for the latest university information and details.
