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British Guardianship at University of Hertfordshire
Nominated Guardian for University of Hertfordshire. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Hertfordshire? 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 Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire began in 1952 as Hatfield Technical College, set up to train engineers for the local aircraft industry, and became a university in 1992. It is based in Hatfield, around 25 minutes from London, across two main campuses: College Lane, the original site, and de Havilland, a purpose-built campus opened in 2003 that houses business and law. The university also runs the Bayfordbury field station and observatory nearby.
Hertfordshire is a large institution with nearly 34,000 students, and it has one of the highest proportions of international students of any English university outside London. It offers several hundred courses across its schools, with notable strengths in engineering and computer science, health and nursing, pharmacy and life sciences, business, law, education and the creative arts. Its animation teaching has received international recognition, and the university's aerospace heritage continues to shape its engineering and technology provision. The university places a strong emphasis on employability and professional links, and maintains partnerships with around 170 universities worldwide.
Information for International Students
Hertfordshire has a large international community, with students from over 110 countries studying on its Hatfield campuses. A dedicated international team provides personalised advice from application through to arrival, and a pre-arrival welcome hub helps students prepare for the move to the UK. Guidance is also available on the Student visa application process.
The typical English language requirement is IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each band for most undergraduate courses and IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each band for postgraduate study, with higher scores required for some subjects such as business, nursing, physiotherapy and the creative arts. PTE Academic, TOEFL, LanguageCert, Cambridge English and the Duolingo English Test are among the accepted alternatives. Students below the required level can take a pre-sessional English short course before their degree.
Hertfordshire International College, operated by Navitas on the College Lane campus, offers a Foundation Year, an integrated First Year and Pre-Master's programmes, with intakes in January, May and September and progression to degrees at the university. International students are guaranteed on-campus accommodation in their first year, subject to meeting the relevant deadlines and requirements.
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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Hertfordshire website for the latest university information and details.
