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British Guardianship at University of Lancashire
Nominated Guardian for University of Lancashire. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Lancashire? 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 Lancashire, 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 Lancashire 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.
University Overview
The University of Lancashire, known until 2025 as the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), traces its origins to the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge founded in Preston in 1828. After periods as Preston Polytechnic and Lancashire Polytechnic, it was granted university status in 1992. The change to its current name was approved by the Office for Students in December 2024 and completed across the institution during 2025.
The main campus is in the centre of Preston, with further UK campuses in Burnley and at Westlakes in West Cumbria, together with an overseas campus in Cyprus. With around 24,000 students, it is one of the larger universities in the UK. Its academic portfolio is broad and strongly vocational, with notable provision in medicine and dentistry, nursing and health, forensic and applied sciences, engineering including motorsport, and business. The university has a long history in journalism education and was among the first institutions to offer undergraduate journalism degrees in the UK.
Information for International Students
The University of Lancashire has a sizeable international community, with more than 5,500 international students from over 120 countries across its campuses. The university works with an extensive network of partner institutions and regional officers, and provides guidance for applicants on the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and Student visa process.
The standard English language requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 for undergraduate study and for most postgraduate courses, although some postgraduate programmes require 6.5 with no component below 6.0. The university's own Language Academy runs pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes programmes lasting from six to 30 weeks, and pre-sessional study with certain approved external providers is also accepted.
Students who do not yet meet academic or language entry requirements can take an international foundation year delivered by OnCampus UK North, a partner based on the Preston campus, with progression to degrees in business, humanities, engineering, life sciences and medicine. A room in halls on campus is guaranteed for all new full-time students at the Preston campus.
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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Lancashire website for the latest university information and details.
