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British Guardianship at University of York
Nominated Guardian for University of York. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of York? 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 York, 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 York 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 York 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
Founded in 1963, the University of York was among that decade's plate glass universities and belongs to the Russell Group of research-intensive institutions. It is organised collegiately: each student is a member of one of eleven colleges, the most recent being David Kato College, which opened in 2022. The colleges are linked to accommodation and anchor social life, including a keen rivalry between them.
The main estate, at Heslington to the south-east of the city centre, covers about 500 acres and is split into Campus West and Campus East, the latter having opened in 2009; King's Manor, a historic building in central York, is also used by the university. Enrolment exceeds 22,000, including about 16,000 undergraduates, spread over more than thirty departments and centres of study in the humanities, social sciences, sciences and professional subjects. In 2010 Times Higher Education named York University of the Year in recognition of its combination of academic excellence and social inclusion, and the university holds Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. It should not be confused with York St John University, which is a separate institution.
Information for International Students
York's dedicated International Student Support team offers practical help both before and after arrival. Free collection from Manchester Airport is available to new international students, who then join a welcome programme of events and trips designed for them, while the college system and the student-led International Students Network help newcomers settle. Each course sets its own English language requirements, and many different qualifications are recognised.
Delivered with Kaplan International Pathways, the University of York International Pathway College offers Foundation Certificates in either sciences and engineering or business, law and social science, International Year One in computer science or business, and pre-masters programmes. Teaching is delivered at Kaplan International College London as well as on the York campus, and students who finish at the required standard with good attendance are guaranteed progression to their chosen degree. Online pre-sessional English courses run for four to sixteen weeks, and courses of four and six weeks are also delivered in York. Accommodation offers are guaranteed for eligible new undergraduate and postgraduate students applying by the published deadlines. Scholarships are offered to international students, 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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 York. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of York website for the latest university information and details.
