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StudentUniverse has a rating of 3.9 stars from 5,415 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.

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Thumbnail of user jasminem493
Illinois
1 review
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December 14th, 2023
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I learned about the Prime student deal from TikTok. I was glad to have found it because I couldn't afford the $550 ticket home for the holidays. I woke up at 3am when new tickets were released and the site was overloaded for over two hours. I was thankful to get my discounted tickets so I'm not completely upset. Just for next year maybe anticipate overloading and add more servers so the process goes a little smoother

Date of experience: December 7, 2023

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Czechia
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January 19th, 2023
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Used student Universe for the first time after reading both good and bad reviews. Hopefully the don't have issues with overbooking and cancellations. I will update this review after I have completed my trip with ease. Here's hoping for the best.

Reason I chose this business:

I wanted a better deal because I'm a student with monetary constrictions.

Date of experience: January 19, 2023

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KR
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May 15th, 2024
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I was wondering whether i purchased a student ticket. So, i contacted customer service. The staff kindly explained and answered my question. Thank you.

Reason I chose this business:

Agoda recommended it.

Date of experience: May 4, 2024

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California
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September 13th, 2024
Verified purchase

Good service. Just provide e-ticket after the payment is made.

Reason I chose this business:

Cheap flights.

Date of experience: September 3, 2024

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Virginia
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September 13th, 2024
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Super service. Very accommodating. They solved my problem when it came up.

Reason I chose this business:

Used them before. A superb company.

Date of experience: September 3, 2024

Excellent layout
September 2nd, 2023
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Reason I chose this business:

Cheapest flight

Date of experience: September 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user svitlanas18
New York
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September 13th, 2024
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I loved the experience; great flight options, very user friendly booking system.

Date of experience: September 3, 2024

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New York
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August 12th, 2024
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Great so far……………………………………………………………………………………….:::.:..

Reason I chose this business:

Best price…………………………………

Date of experience: August 2, 2024

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Australia
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March 23rd, 2021

Got VirginAus credits after the border shutdown. Three months later when I try to rebook a flight, they charge me $150 more than what's available on Virgin website and when I asked for refund because they are not fairly charging me, they said it was voluntary cancellation by me (what?!) not Virgin so can't guarantee for refund. Any how I requested for refund and it's on progress. The way they dealt with the matter over the phone wasn't sincere at all! Such a disappointing!

Just check their own website selling the same ticket for $170 less than what they charged me. Unfair!

Tip for consumers:
Never book a flight with them!!!

Date of experience: March 23, 2021

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Rachel B. – StudentUniverse Rep

Hi there, we're sorry you feel this way and responded to your review on another site you posted it. To clarify, we are not asking you to pay more than what the flight costs online. However, because the cost of the new flight is less than the amount of your credit, and because any leftover credit is non-refundable, that residual credit will not be refunded after you purchase the new, cheaper flight. We are subject to the airline's terms and conditions surrounding flight credits and refunds, but we've sent a refund request to the airline on your behalf and will keep you posted on any updates from the airline. Please feel free to reach out directly if there's anything else we can do to help.

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Oregon
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September 14th, 2018

I have found that with wanting to go from New York to anywhere internationally they are always the cheapest. In fact a lot of the time the flight to New York costs more than the flight to London or wherever you're going

Date of experience: September 13, 2018

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Texas
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September 10th, 2024
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Great tool for students and faculty. Easy to navigate and checkout. Will use again.

Date of experience: August 31, 2024

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GB
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March 4th, 2020

Dreadful experience trying to cancel my flights. In the 24hrs immediately following my reservation, I attempted multiple times to call SU customer service to cancel it. I waited for 1-2 hrs each time (photo) and STILL couldn't get to them despite being told I was the "first in queue." Twice I left my phone number with them as they promised they would note down my place in line and would call me back, but no one ever called.

If you want to enforce the policy that flights can only be cancelled for free for 24hrs, and ONLY through phone, then you better pick up the damn phone. Please don't pull the coronavirus excuse with me, as I was the "first in queue," unless you are lying to your customers. If I can't get through after repeated calls, sometimes non-stop, then it's YOUR responsibility to cancel and refund my reservation. Or you should've given me other alternatives to cancel to begin with.

Date of experience: March 4, 2020

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Rachel B. – StudentUniverse Rep

Hi there, we sincerely apologize for the long wait times and the frustration. Unfortunately, we ARE experiencing extremely high call volume right now and we recognize—and are sorry about—the extremely long wait times. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work hard to help everyone. Anyone can also cancel flights with us via DM on Facebook or Twitter, if that's more convenient. We take it that we were able to help you get your flight cancelled in the end, but if you weren't yet able to cancel, please reach out to us directly via Facebook or Twitter DM and we'd be more than happy to help you take care of that.

Thumbnail of user chloee63
Texas
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December 8th, 2023
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I purchase plane tickets during the Prime Student sales for Christmas, and I was able to contact a representative very quickly. They were very helpful and followed up to make sure that I was able to get my flight

Reason I chose this business:

I found out about StudentUniverse through Prime

Date of experience: December 8, 2023

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New York
1 review
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December 13th, 2017

I had booked a round trip flight from JFK(New york) to BLR(Bangalore, India) on 18th December. Had a layover in saudi arabia jedahh airport for 13 hrs. Initially while booking they had not mentioned anywhere about the transit visa. But today morning that a transit visa is required if layover is more 12 hrs. I tried calling them and asking for a reschedule but none were available. I had to cancel the booking. 120$ Student universe cancellation fee and also 250$ airline cancellation fee is there it seems. Huge loss for us.

Date of experience: December 13, 2017

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Taylor T. – StudentUniverse Rep

We're sorry that you were not aware of the need for a Transit Visa. We do have a Transit Visa filter on our search page that helps passengers select their flight (and where their layover will be) based on visa requirements. This is also stated below the itinerary under "additional restrictions that apply to this ticket" and website Terms of use.

Thumbnail of user karenw924
New Jersey
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 16th, 2020

I found a great deal for a flight I was trying to book a few months ago that were almost double the price as I found on Student Universe. This site will always be a site I use to find reasonably priced flight options.

Date of experience: April 16, 2020

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Kansas
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September 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

Student universe website is good for especially for students to book flights under our budget.

Reason I chose this business:

My friend referred me the student universe to book the flight and the travel also smooth.

* StudentUniverse attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Date of experience: August 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user alexish617
California
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September 8th, 2024
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It was easy and fast to make the booking, being able to see all accommodation

Reason I chose this business:

It was one of the many that popped up for booking

Date of experience: August 29, 2024

Thumbnail of user martinb954
Chile
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May 11th, 2023
Verified purchase

I got a very good fare for a Dublin to Santiago, Chile one way trip. Easy to book and se ure, as I got a phone call to confirm the e pense immediately. I received the ticket a few minutes afterwards. Great experience!

Reason I chose this business:

Best fare available for the trip I had to book

Date of experience: May 11, 2023

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Taylor T. – StudentUniverse Rep

Thanks for the kind review! Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Have a great trip!

Thumbnail of user antonior706
Colorado
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August 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

It was easy to find a flight and book it. I would use this app as long as i am a student.

Reason I chose this business:

I am a student, and it helps out a lot for booking flights at an affordable price.

Date of experience: August 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user baileyt15
Pennsylvania
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September 14th, 2018

I moved over 2,500 miles away from home for college, so flights are necessity to see my family for get together and holidays. Student universe had the cheapest flights available for me and that worked well with my school schedule. I wouldn't be seeing my family in October if it weren't for student universe.

Date of experience: September 13, 2018

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Massachusetts
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August 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

Easy to book, and great prices. Easy to reach customer care and they are very helpful!

Date of experience: August 1, 2024

Thumbnail of user alexanderr539
California
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February 2nd, 2023
Verified purchase

I was looking for a cheap flight from LAX to Copenhagen to be with my newly wed wife for two weeks and thought it would cost me at least $1500 but we found this site which the flight was only $500 saving us so much to spend on each other.

Reason I chose this business:

It has great prices.

Date of experience: February 2, 2023

Thumbnail of user kaushikv1
Illinois
1 review
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November 25th, 2018

I found a great price for a direct flight on united, I provided all information and payment information, after loading for several minutes it ended up with message "Pending Purchase Information, We are unable to confirm your flight reservation."

On calling support agents, it was known that price might have went up high. Searching again, I found same results and again same error, this time support agent mentioned your credit card MIGHT not have accepted.

I tried with other card and same error poped up, by this time agent was not helpful anymore.

Finally I gave up on that day and selected next day, went throughall steps and ended up exact same page with pending message.

Waste of time and very frustracted.

Date of experience: November 25, 2018

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Rachel B. – StudentUniverse Rep

Hi Kevin,
Again, we apologize for the frustrating experience you had with our website. We've checked into it and it appears that the fare and class was no longer available for the route and dates you were searching. This can happen when the last ticket of a certain class or at a certain price sells out while you are searching for flights. If you're still looking for a flight, we have found a cheaper flight for the route you were searching that we can help you book if you'd like. Please send us a DM if you'd like us to help you book this option and let us know if there's anything else we can do for you.

Thumbnail of user karent2171
Nevada
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January 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

I compared prices for a flight from London and found StudentUniverse's to be much cheaper. I am not a student and am older so was worried I would not qualify but I just filtered for flights available to me and saved $$$.

Date of experience: January 30, 2023

Thumbnail of user samanthar961
Minnesota
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November 19th, 2023
Verified purchase

This website was so easy to use and immediately pulled up a flight for a cheap price for the exact time I needed with only 1 layover from the US to Europe. I even got to choose my seat through the site. So easy to use!

Reason I chose this business:

I had to choose it for the program I was flying for.

Date of experience: November 19, 2023

Thumbnail of user huyenn13
Illinois
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September 12th, 2024
Verified purchase

It was a great experience since I could find affordable and suitable flight.

Reason I chose this business:

I had purchased flight before with StudentUnivese.

Date of experience: September 2, 2024

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