StudentUniverse has a rating of 3.5 stars from 5,419 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with StudentUniverse most frequently mention good experience, customer service and easy process. StudentUniverse ranks 1st among Student Travel sites.
I booked a flight from Student Universe traveling from London Heathrow to San Francisco via Lufthansa/ United Airlines code share. I initially received a confirmation and itinerary and was satisfied until 1) They lost my booking info per the website update without any attempt to send me a copy of booking info via email 2) My booking was deemed illegitimate due to payment discrepancy- I had no communication that a payment was unsuccessful from Student Universe until attempting to check in at the gate and being informed that there was no booking per the airlines' records. The lack of communication/ word from SUN is simply horrid. In addition, I was left hanging multiples times from customer service and had no responses from multiple email exchange requests. Avoid if possible.
We booked our flights to the Azores with Student Universe on Jan 10. We received a confirmation email that said "Your trip is confirmed". We checked this stressful part of our trip off... come to find out 13 days later I called them to correct a birth date error only to be informed casually that our tickets were cancelled because "the price had gone up by $200".
We did not receive an email from Student Universe to let us know nor anything from the airline. And when asked they said it is in their policy that they don't need to inform us.
My family has been planning this trip since 2021. It is a big deal for us financially. We almost didn't go because we were looking in June and the flights we $800-900 dollars. I ended up looking in April and saw flights for $640. So we bite the bullet to get our family tickets. Now this is costing my family over $850 more for this vacation. This is the first time my parents are traveling out of the country and right now we have hotels, rentals cars, etc. booked. And no way to get there.
I have used this company for over 10 years. I am horrified! What a horrible thing to do. I will NEVER use this company again.
I had a previous account with the same email but nothing came up when I tried to log-in or do the password recovery, which is odd because all previous flight and booking confirmations before this are still available in that email inbox. Made another account with the same email, everything works fine!
Easy to find good trips and cheap trips. The website is very easy to use and it helps other to find new flights easily. Also the prices of the plane tickets are nice.
After buying the ticket couldn't get their site to get past a "sorry servers are busy" every time I tried over the course of two weeks to check my flight itinerary, but with that being said the tickets were real and all I had to do was go to the assistance desk to get my boarding pass.
Traveling back home internationally, my original flight on another airline was severely delayed due to weather at the first stop, which meant I would miss my connection. I found this site with a non-stop flight on another (more reputable) airline the night before my scheduled flight, and was suspicious because the price was so reasonable compared to other sites. I even checked the flight directly on the airline's website and it was more than 3 times what StudentUniverse offered. I grabbed this flight, was able to select a seat at the time of booking, got confirmation codes for both StudentUniverse and the airline, and was able to hop on the airline's website to check into my flight within about 20 minutes. This site saved me probably 2 days, and was about $1,500 cheaper than any other last minute choice I had. Wonderful experience, thank you!
I'm happy with StudentUniverse. I used it to get my plane ticket to South Korea and was happy to learn that I got a little discount for my ticket. I was also able to put in a promo code and get more discount.
$600 discount on tickets. I waited 2 hrs on call for customer service and never reached a representative which is why im giving 4 stars instead of 5. But after sending an email to them, I received a response instantly. Thank you to Student Universe
When it comes to booking flights, StudentUniverse provided a quick and easy solution for booking flights for students who need all the financial help they need.
My experience was quick and easy, and comparing prices from different traveling sites show that StudentUniverse provided the cheapest rates, along with coupons that made my flights more affordable.
My only complaint is that during the $25 flights (which is a great opportunity and is appreciated), I spend the last 3 days actively waiting 3-4 hours before the expected release time, only to get the message "Come back tomorrow" and not let into flight booking. It was a missed opportunity, and I was given the chance to be a part of that event.
StudentUniverse is a travel booking platform offering discounted flights, hotels, and tours for students, educators, and youth under 26. It partners with major airlines and provides exclusive deals, flexible options, and travel insurance. While ideal for study abroad or budget-friendly trips, eligibility verification is required. It's user-friendly with 24/7 support, making it popular among young travelers.
Answer: Anyone can book a flight with us, but we do have exclusive discounts just for students. Just verify your student status and you can unlock our best pricing!
Answer: Hi Kathy, anyone above legal age can book flights and hotels on StudentUniverse (web & app). Verified student members get access to all fare types, while others will be able to search and book the corresponding fares, such as youth, adults, faculties, and even guests.
Answer: Hi Roscoe, we have offices located in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. You can also visit our websites based on your location and currency preference. If you need assistance regarding your booking, feel free to contact our customer service. Thanks!
Answer: Hi, please contact our customer service for more info regarding upgrades. Thanks!