University Guardians is a division of Cotswold Guardians and has been set up to provide a low-cost, affordable option for foreign students starting university when they are under 18 and who are still legally required to have a guardian who is based in England.

The company is accredited by AEGIS and has host families around the country who are able to help when needed.

The service acts as an emergency, back-up plan for independent students who are turning 18 during their first year at university in England.

University Guardians acts in Loco Parentis for you whilst you are under age. However, it does not make decisions without first informing the student and the parent as necessary. It will sign all guardianship forms as required by the university.

University Guardians acts in Loco Parentis for you whilst you are under age. However, it does not make decisions without first informing the student and the parent as necessary. It will sign all guardianship forms as required by the university.

It is expected that if you have decided to attend university in the UK, you are able to make decisions about bank accounts, mobile phones etc. The service is only suitable for students staying in university accommodation and who do not need to live with a host family.

University Guardians is a division of Cotswold Guardians, a nationwide guardianship company providing high quality care for students at schools in the UK. The company has been operating for over 15 years and has placed students with families throughout the country. We pride ourselves on our excellent standards of service, quick response times and for the high quality of our host families.

Whilst we hope that you will never need to use the University Guardians service, the reassurance of having a 24 hour phone contact for the emergency you cannot foresee is priceless!