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British Guardianship at University of Sussex
Nominated Guardian for University of Sussex. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Sussex? 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 Sussex, 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 Sussex 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 Sussex received its Royal Charter in 1961, the first of the new universities created during the expansion of UK higher education in the 1960s. Its campus at Falmer, on the edge of Brighton and Hove, is set in parkland bordering the South Downs National Park, around 10 minutes from the city centre and about an hour from London. Several of its original buildings, designed by Sir Basil Spence, are Grade I listed.
The university has around 19,000 students, roughly a third of whom are international, and staff and students from more than 170 countries. Teaching and research are organised across schools covering subjects including engineering, business, psychology, law, the social sciences and medicine, the last through the Brighton and Sussex Medical School run jointly with the University of Brighton. Sussex is particularly well known for development studies, supported by the Institute of Development Studies on campus. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 89 per cent of submitted research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, and the university counts six Nobel Prize winners among its current and former academics.
Information for International Students
International students account for around a third of the student body, and the university attracts students from more than 170 countries. Specialist Immigration Advisers help students with Student visa applications and immigration questions before arrival and throughout their studies, and the university offers support with travelling to campus on arrival. An English language team provides workshops and one-to-one tutorials during degree study.
English language requirements vary by course, typically IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall for most programmes and 7.0 for some. The university runs on-campus pre-sessional English courses of 16, 10 and 5 weeks for students who hold a conditional offer. The University of Sussex International Study Centre, operated in partnership with Study Group, offers an International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters programmes. The university guarantees a single room in university accommodation to new undergraduate, Master's and PhD students who apply by the published summer deadline, with a small number of course exceptions. Graduates may be eligible for the Graduate Route.
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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Sussex website for the latest university information and details.
