Student discounts: the best offers compared

As a student you get reduced prices almost everywhere, from the cinema and the swimming pool to bus and train. We have looked up where you can currently find the best student deals online. Most reductions are bundled on specialised discount portals. Many of the portals below are German-language services, which is useful if you study in Germany.

Whether you are in your first semester or close to your final thesis: with the right student discount, several hundred euros quickly add up over the course of your studies. With most providers a short verification with your university email address or your certificate of enrolment is enough, after which the reduction applies automatically. The effort is small and the saving clearly noticeable. When your thesis is due, affordable editing from €1.90 per page is worth it for the final polish.

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Top 11: discount, savings and comparison portals for students

Preisvergleich.de

Preisvergleich.de compares electricity, internet, insurance and credit offers, among other things (German market). This can help students compare running costs and terms clearly before signing a contract.

Steuertipps

Steuertipps offers guides, software and templates on tax returns and personal finances (German tax system). This is particularly useful for students with a part-time job, a working student post or their first tax return.

Studententarife.org

Studententarife.org (INITIATIVE auslandszeit) compares cheap mobile, DSL and electricity tariffs especially for school pupils and students, and bundles discounts for student life. If you want to cut your running costs, you will find student-friendly offers here.

myStipendium

myStipendium.de gives an overview of various student discounts and funding options.

IAMSTUDENT

IAMSTUDENT.de offers an interactive map where you can see local deals. Particularly handy: the platform shows offers near you and updates them regularly.

UNICUM

UNICUM offers great deals and exclusive discount campaigns for students. Besides discounts you will also find career tips, study guides and prize draws here.

UNiDAYS

The obvious first port of call for a free student discount, whether fashion, music or technology. Once you have verified yourself with your university email address, permanently reduced prices at several hundred brands are open to you.

Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime for students: 6 months free, then a 50 % student discount for up to 4 years.

Microsoft (MS Office)

Microsoft Office is often available as a cheaper offer for students, or directly from your university as a free key. The same applies to Windows licences.

Studentenrabatt.com

A broad overview of current offers tailored specially to students. The site is kept up to date and covers everything from electronics to catering.

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Industries with attractive student discounts

Technology & software

Student discounts at Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, Dell and HP: you can often save a lot on software and hardware. Apple offers up to 10 % off Macs and iPads in its Education Store, and Adobe gives around 65 % off the Creative Cloud subscription.

Fashion & lifestyle

ASOS, H&M, Zalando and others offer special discounts for students. ASOS, for example, gives a 10 % student discount via UNiDAYS, which can be combined with sale items.

Education & further training

Udemy, Coursera, plus specialist books and magazine subscriptions at reduced prices. Many university libraries also offer free access to platforms such as LinkedIn Learning or Statista.

Travel & leisure

Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus, Ryanair: special student discounts for mobility and leisure. The My BahnCard 25 costs only €36.90 a year for students under 27 and saves 25 % on every journey.

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How to get the most out of student discounts

Not every discount is worthwhile on its own. With a few tricks you save more precisely:

Use your university email address: many platforms such as UNiDAYS or GitHub Education verify you via your .edu or university email. Set it up right at the start of the semester.
Combine discounts: sale prices and student discounts can often be stacked at ASOS, Zalando and others, so you save twice.
Check for free software: before you buy, look at your university's software portal. Microsoft 365, MATLAB, SPSS and many other programmes are available there for free.
Make the most of your semester ticket: in many cities the semester ticket also covers regional trains. Find out its exact area of validity before you buy extra tickets.
Apply for an International Student Identity Card (ISIC): the ISIC card is accepted worldwide and opens doors to discounts in over 130 countries, ideal for a semester abroad and for travelling.

Frequently asked questions about student discounts

How do I prove my student status?

That depends on the provider: sometimes by university email address, sometimes by certificate of enrolment, sometimes via verification services such as UNiDAYS or SheerID. In most cases the confirmation comes within a few minutes.

Do student discounts also apply to distance students?

As a rule, yes, as long as you have valid enrolment (Immatrikulation). Even if you study at a distance at IU, FernUni Hagen or AKAD, you can use most offers.

How long do the discounts last?

They usually apply for the whole length of your studies. Some providers, such as Amazon Prime Student, set a limit of four years. As soon as you are exmatriculated (no longer enrolled), the entitlement lapses.

Are there also discounts for doctoral students?

Yes. Doctoral candidates with valid enrolment have exactly the same entitlement to student discounts as students on a bachelor's or master's programme.

Conclusion

Whatever industry you save in: the comparison makes clear how much student discounts make everyday life easier. From technology to fashion, education and leisure, there are countless ways to protect your budget. What matters is to really use the offers: verify your university email, bookmark discount portals and take a quick look for a student price before every purchase. Sites such as corrected.eu, which keep offers tailored specially to students, are particularly handy, because with the editing of your thesis every euro saved counts in the end.

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