StudentUniverse UK Reviews 2,030

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Concern about some booking systems. Directly on PC works fine, via mobile is a concern. On Mobile, payment process confirmation crashed, no booking but have taken funds and not yet refunded. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Franz(hope correctly spelt) did help find a cheap flight with a suitable baggage allowance for myself, wife and daughter. We got our tickets within few hours through email . The tickets and luggage al... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My first time booking with studentuniverse was a nightmare. I don’t see myself recommending someone. For first timers you have to have a heart otherwise you will have mental health issues . Unfortun... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful must be banned total headache hidden charges worst of all imagine u have to talk to customer service based in Philippines. Ridiculous English alao i wasnon phone 2 hours still zero... See more

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  1. Airline Ticket Agency

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StudentUniverse is one of the world's leading travel booking sites for students and young adults under 26. We’re partnered with more than 90 airlines including Virgin Australia, American Airlines, Air China and more to give you exclusive student flight discounts that can’t be found anywhere else. On top of that, we also offer frequent promo codes to make your flight the cheapest it can possibly be. A little history: we launched the site in the US in 2000 and students liked us so much that we were acquired by Flight Centre Travel Group in 2015 and we expanded into Canada in 2020.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for two flights for my wife and…

I paid for two flights for my wife and myself one to Singapore & then on to Australia
having checked my bank statement they had overcharged me £300 on one ticket & £58 on another
Tried getting in touch to sort out couldn’t get to speak to anyone an absolute nightmare
Just as well I paid by credit card
Terrible experience

December 4, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

How the app is so easy to use

I heard of student universe from my sister. I was about to book a ticket and I needed the cheapest ticket I could find. Using the student universe app it was so easy and fast I got my ticket number and everything the day of which makes me really happy, I’ll let y’all know how it goes when I travel.

February 18, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my first time ever booking an…

This is my first time ever booking an International flight to Germany, the reason why that I booked with Student Universe is because one I am a College student and 2nd is even though I am a college student as a 35 year old, I wanted to get a round trip to visit my sister, niece and my entire bonus family for a decent price, and I didn't want to over pay for a round trip and my former step-dad helped me and let me use his card when my card was not working because of security reasons. I am just happy with the price I paid, and it wasn't too much after I saw the total price. But I did realize an error that the cardholder's name was wrong and wasn't my former stepdad's name on it when I typed it right that was on the card.

February 17, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware before purchasing

Do not use Student Universe. Book directly with the airline. I booked a RT ticket from the U.S. to South America. The system did not ask if I wanted to check luggage, nor did it allow me a full itinerary review before purchasing. Worse yet, the ticket was non-refundable and immediately unchangeable. Most airlines allow a 24 hour grace period. But no. With Student Universe, they don’t even give you credit for the airfare towards another flight. They literally wanted to charge me $100 fee from Student Universe, plus $300 fee from the airline, plus the full airfare for the new flight segment. That makes zero sense! No manager available. Even the rep agreed with me that this was ludicrous. Why would I pay $400 plus new airfare?!? Beyond frustrated, half my airfare is now forfeited. I will buy a return ticket directly from the airline. All the terms and conditions from Student Universe are an unreasonable one-way trap for consumers. Beware and stay away!

February 12, 2025
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Reply from StudentUniverse UK

Hi Lila, thanks for your review. The flight details including baggage can be found down the right hand side of the page when checking out via web browser. These, as well as the fare rules and agency terms and conditions, are required to be agreed to before payment is made as once that is done they are enforceable. I am sorry that there was an error made in the booking process but we have to follow the terms and conditions agreed to when looking to change or cancel. Kind regards, Brad

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Incorrect e ticket

It was all fine until you issued the e -tickets. These do not match the order confirmation. I have contacted via your website to try and resolve but no response. Also your phone number is wrong

February 17, 2025
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Reply from StudentUniverse UK

Hi Amanda, thanks for your email. Looks like there is an issue with the documentation for your booking. I have resent this a different way for you. Can you please advise if this also shows details different to what you are expecting? Thanks, Brad

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Baggage NOT included

Booking and payment process very easy and fast BUT there were hidden fees, it was not made clear prior to payment that baggage is NOT included! And so now the flight ends up being more expensive that anyone else!

February 15, 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have booked tickets for mumbai (Bom)…

I have booked tickets for mumbai (Bom) to paris of British Airways, thereI purchased a ticket from your portal for travel from Mumbai (BOM) to Paris (CDG) on 10th February ,However, when I arrived at the airport to board my flight, I was denied boarding due to a UK transit visa requirement, as my flight had a layover in London Heathrow (LHR).

I was never informed of this visa requirement at the time of booking, and the ticket itself did not mention any such condition. Had I known about this, I would have never chosen this itinerary. Due to this oversight, I missed my flight and suffered significant financial losses, as all my hotel bookings and onward flight reservations were non-refundable.,also i have paid for refundable tickets fees of around 50$ for this tickets, if not refundable, why you have charged to me ???

February 10, 2025
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Reply from StudentUniverse UK

Hi Hiren, thanks for your review. In regards to visa's we cannot give personalised information unfortunately as we do not know the full circumstances around your situation. We can give general advice if contacted before the flight was booked. This is outlind in the terms and conditions agreed to at time of booking.

In regards to the refundable booking add on, the link to apply for this refund can be found in your confirmation email. If you fill in that form the Refund Protect team will get in touch with you with a result.

Thanks, Brad

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i want my money back.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from StudentUniverse UK

Hi Makentoch, For any cancellation requests please call or email us using the information here: https://www.studentuniverse.com/contact-us

Thanks, Brad

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