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Funding Resources for Students

There are a range of international funding opportunities for Queen's students to explore.

Note: Are looking for internal Queen's funding for exchange programs?  We encourage you to speak to your faculty exchange office .

Degree-seeking international students looking for funding

Queen's University attracts a community of outstanding student scholars from across the globe. There are a variety of financial aid programs available to assist international students studying at Queen's. 

Undergraduate International Student Resources Graduate International Student Resources

Government of Canada International Scholarships

We recommend that you begin your search by visiting the Global Affairs Canada (Government of Canada) website – featuring funding opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate students, researchers and faculty.

International Scholarship Opportunities for Canadians International Scholarships For Non-Canadians Canada-China Scholar’s Exchange Program

Mitacs is a national, not-for-profit organization in Canada that works with 60 universities, thousands of companies, and federal and provincial governments to build partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada.

Mitacs Globalink

The Globalink Research Award offers senior undergraduate and graduate students at Mitacs partner universities the opportunity to participate in 12- to 24-week research projects supervised by professors at accredited universities in Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey and Vietnam. 

Globalink website

Queen's VP Research Office manages the  Mitacs Globalink Research Award applications .

Mitacs Globalink Research Internships

Queen’s faculty members can apply directly to Mitacs to host a student, and then Mitacs matches international undergraduate students to supervisors.

Mitacs Website

The Global Undergraduate Awards

An excellent international opportunity for 3rd and 4th year Queen’s students to receive international recognition, especially as students submit “A” level work that has already been completed. 

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What is The Global Undergraduate Awards?

The Global Undergraduate Awards (GUA) is the world’s leading pan-discipline academic awards programme which recognises top undergraduate coursework, shares this work with a global audience, and connects students across cultures and disciplines. Students submit their work for free online and it is judged by a panel of international judges, consisting of leading academic experts and industry leaders.

Why should you submit to The Global Undergraduate Awards?

• Earn international recognition for academic coursework that you have already completed.
• Win a FREE trip to Dublin to attend the UA Global Summit .
• Have your work published in The Undergraduate Library.
• Network with undergraduates and academics from around the world.
• Receive access to the exclusive UA Alumni Portal.

How do I apply? Submitting is free, quick, and simple! Don’t forget to check if your paper meets our submission criteria before submitting, otherwise your work may be disqualified!  

The Global Undergraduate Awards Website

Queen's University's 2023 Results

In 2023 queen’s university had a global winner .

Entrants whose submission is selected as the best in their category are named Global Winners. They receive a gold medal, and a fully funded trip to attend the UA Global Summit in Dublin.

Bethany Schaufler-Biback Music, Film & Theatre Category Etiquette, Ableism, and Access in Contemporary Theatre

See Coverage: Link

Queen's also had 2 Regional Winners

Regional Winners were the highest-performing highly commended entrant in the North American region in their respective categories. Two of these students were Faculty of Arts and Science students and one Smith Business Student:

Jocelyn Carr History Category "My poems are indelicate. But so is life.": Langston Hughes's Misalignment with the Dominant Harlem Renaissance Agenda

Jason Burns Psychology Category

Queen’s also had sixHighly Commended students.

Highly Commended students are those whose submissions were ranked within the top 10% of submissions to their category across the world.

Anshul Pattoo Computer Science Category

Olivia Batten Politics & International Relations Category Weaponizing Artificial Intelligence: Preventing Misuse and Protecting International Peace and Security

Zhiqing (Mavis) Wu Politics & International Relations Category The Ethics of Voice Recognition Technology: A Slippery Slope Towards Ethically Objectionable Outcomes

Joshua Furtado Business Category Formal Issues Regarding Informal Practices - The Ethics Of An Informal Hiring Process

Kayla Gordon Psychology Category Mediators and Moderators of Affiliate Stigma Experienced by Parents with Autistic Children: A Scoping Review

Melody Garas Psychology Category Sexual Risk Behaviours in the Link Between Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Adult Sexual Revictimization in Mono & Plurisexual Women

Queen's University's 2022 Results

In 2022 Queen’s University had three Regional Winners.

Music, Film & Theatre – Andie Winsor

• Paper: Ballroom Refuses to Burn: Comparing Exploitation versus Community Education in Documentaries about Voguing and the Ballroom Community.
• Supervisor: Margaret Walker

Psychology – Reem Atallah

• Finding Happiness in COVID-19: A Daily Diary on Adolescent-Parent Relationships
• Supervisor: Wendy Craig

Business – Cindy Lin 

• Paper: Trending Next: An Emendation of the TikTok Model
• Supervisor: Karen Humphreys Blake

Queen’s also had three Highly Commended students.

1. Isobel Anderson 

• Category: Law
• Paper: International Law Reconsidered
• Supervisor: Christopher Waters

2. Kendra Klages

• Category: Music & Film
• Paper: Exploring Canadian Identity and Music in the Black Community
• Supervisor: Stephanie Lind

3. Yasmin Sawan

• Category: Politics & International Relations
• Paper: Smart City Surveillance and the Effects on Privacy and Autonomy
• Supervisor: Stephen Larin  

Undergraduate and Graduate Funding Opportunities

Association of commonwealth universities (acu).

These awards target study in the Commonwealth countries, including Queen's University. Numerous scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the Commonwealth Awards Division, as well as other specific award schemes for study in the Commonwealth, are listed on this site.

ACU Website

Universities Canada

Universities Canada administers more than 130 scholarship programs on behalf of the federal government, domestic and foreign agencies, and private sector companies. This site will interest Canadian students and researchers interested in studying, doing research or working in Canada or abroad.

Austrian Exchange Service

The biggest service institution in the field of international academic mobility in Austria, providing a useful grants database for undergraduate and graduate study in Austria.

AES Website

British Council

The British Council’s site offers a search engine for various study and research funding opportunities in the U.K.

British Council Website

Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)

CBIE administers a range of awards on behalf of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. In addition, funding is available to international students interested in coming to Canada to study or conduct research, and to Canadian learners looking for key resources.

CBIE Website

Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation

The Canadian-Scandinavian Foundation offers a limited number of study grants for Canadian students who wish to undertake short term study or a research visit in Scandinavian countries.

CS Foundation Website

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates to study and research in Germany.

DAAD undergraduate opportunities

DAAD University Summer Course Grants

Netherlands University Foundation for International Cooperation (NUFFIC)

Offers various scholarships and fellowship programs for study and research in the Netherlands. The site also connects you to the Grantfinder search engine, specifically designed to bring together all sources of funding available to international undergraduate and postgraduate students looking to study in the Netherlands.

NUFFIC Website

Organization of American States (OAS) Fellowships Programs:

Fellowships are available to Canadians for study/research in another OAS Member State. The Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) administers one of the hemisphere’s largest multinational fellowships and training program.

Every year, the agency provides several hundred fellowships for graduate studies and research, fellowships for undergraduate studies at universities through the region and awards for specialized, short-term training at educational institutions and training centres in OAS Member and Observer States.

OAS Website

Rotary Foundation Rotary Peace Fellowship

The fellowship provides academic and practical training to prepare scholars for leadership roles in solving conflicts around the world. Up to 100 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic and professional achievements.

Fellows earn a master’s-level degree or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities in Argentina, Australia, England, Japan, the United States and Thailand.

Rotary Website

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute builds knowledge and understanding between Canada and India by sponsoring academic activities in India Studies, Canadian Studies, International Internships, Student Prizes, and Applied Policy Research. Originally founded to promote studies in the arts, literature, culture, social sciences and the humanities, the institute’s mandate now incorporates a rich diversity of disciplines.

SICI Website

Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute each year funds approximately 150 scholarships for students and researchers coming to Sweden to pursue their objectives at a Swedish university or university college. The number of available scholarships varies from year to year, and competition is keen. There are several kinds of scholarship available.

Embassy of Switzerland in Canada – ThinkSwiss Scholarships

ThinkSwiss Scholarships support highly motivated and qualified Canadian undergraduate and graduate students to get research experience or to participate in a summer school course in Switzerland.

ThinkSwiss Scholarships Website

Undergraduate-Only Funding

BUTEX promotes mobility between universities and colleges in the United Kingdom and North America. Recently, BUTEX offered eight scholarships for undergraduate students currently registered at an institution in the USA or Canada. To be eligible to apply for the scholarship, you must have been offered a place as a study abroad or exchange student in a UK university which is a BUTEX member for the academic year.

BUTEX Website

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT Scholarship

The Japanese Government's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho, MEXT) offers scholarships for academic study in Japan to foreign students interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and culture. The MEXT scholarships for Canadians are administered by the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa. Scholarships are available for Undergraduate and Research Studies. Japanese language proficiency is required.

MEXT Scholarship Website

Graduate-Only Funding

Aga khan foundation canada fellowships.

The Aga Khan Fellowship program is designed to provide intensive development management training in Canada and field experience in Asia to outstanding young Canadians who are committed to pursuing a career in international development. Up to 25 fellowships will be awarded per year. The program normally consists of a four-week, case study-based management seminar in Ottawa, followed by an eight-month work placement with a non-governmental organization in Asia or Africa. Participants are placed with organizations working in various aspects of development, such as health, education, rural development, microfinance microenterprise development.

Fellowship Website

Azrieli Fellows Program

The Azrieli Fellows Program promotes excellence in research and graduate studies at accredited institutions of higher learning in Israel. This prestigious and competitive program provides financial support to scholars from Israel and around the world. 

Azrieli Website

British Chevening Scholarships

These scholarships, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and administered by the British Council, are prestigious awards which enable overseas students to study in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are offered in over 150 countries and enable talented graduates and young professionals to become familiar with the UK and gain skills which will benefit their countries. Areas of Study: Political Science, Law and International Relations, Media, Economics, Environment, Human Rights and Development, Film, Design and the Creative Industries.

Chevening Website

Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student who is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant studying at a university in Canada who is engaged in research that will assist the protection of minority or human rights in Canada.

Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarship Website

Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation International Scholarly Exchange

The foundation's principal work is to award grants to institutions and individuals conducting China-related research and academic projects. An annual budget of approximately four million US dollars is distributed under such grant categories as institutional enhancement, research, conference and seminar grants, subsidies for publication, and senior scholar grants. There are also fellowships available for graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers.

CCKF Website

France Canada Research Fund

The France Canada Research Fund is a major instrument of Franco-Canadian scientific cooperation, created in 2000 through an agreement between the French Embassy in Canada and a consortium of 21 Canadian universities. In twenty years, the FCRF has financed over 350 collaborative research projects. 

The FCRF is open to all areas of research. Applications are accepted for collaborative projects that involve a French establishment (university, Grande École or research organization) and one of 21 FCRF member universities in Canada.

FCRF Website

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

The IDRC is a Canadian public corporation that works in close collaboration with researchers from the developing world in their search for the means to build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies. IDRC offers research funding and numerous fellowships, awards and special programs for master's level and doctoral level students.

IDRC Website

Fulbright Grants for Educational and Cultural Exchange

The Fulbright Program supports educational exchanges that strengthen understanding and communication between the United States and more than 140 countries. Fulbright Scholarships and grants are for graduate and prospective graduate students, junior and tenured faculty members, professionals and independent researchers having already obtained an undergraduate degree.

Fulbright Website

Trudeau Foundation

The annual Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarships competition in the social sciences and humanities is open to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants pursuing full-time doctoral studies in Canada, and exceptionally to Canadians pursuing full-time doctoral studies at foreign institutions. Foreign nationals pursuing doctoral studies at Canadian institutions will also be supported, with a preference for candidates from the developing world.

Trudeau Foundation Website

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Welcome to your Health and Dental plan provided by your AMS!

Important Information about Changes to the Health & Dental Plan !  

On September 1, 2023, the AMS Health & Dental Plan will have a new insurer – Securian Canada. The AMS and Studentcare are working to make the transition a smooth process for you.  

Emails are going out providing specific details on the changes and how they impact you. Including a new way to make claims on the Securian Canada mobile platform, and how to use Pay-Direct at eligible pharmacies and clinics. Watch out for these emails going to your Queen’s account.  

Claims for services incurred on or before Aug. 31, 2023 , must be submitted to the old insurer Sun Life using the current process. The deadline to do that is October 31, 2023. If you currently make your claims using the Studentcare mobile app, the app will no longer be available on September 1 st . To make a claim you will need to visit Download Centre on the Studentcare website to access forms and mail your claim in.  

More information can be found on the Studentcare website .

The AMS Health and Dental Plans are negotiated yearly for you by your AMS Executive, coordinated by the Vice President of Operations. The plan is provided from StudentCare and offers extremely competitive benefits for all undergraduate students who are members of the AMS and have been assessed the Health and Dental Student Activity Fees. The coverage includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Travel benefits. Your AMS Health plan also provides you Virtual Health Care, a telemedicine service that virtually connects you with nurses and physicians from anywhere in Canada.

In addition, alongside your Health and Dental Plans, the AMS provides access to   Empower Me  + . “ Empower Me  + “  is a program for ALL  AMS membership fee paying members, even IF you choose to opt out of the AMS Health Plans. It provides access to virtual therapy and coaching sessions, 24/7 crisis support, multidisciplinary teams, no more phone numbers to call and quick access via mobile or the web applications.

Commencing in September 2023, the AMS is offering to all AMS members access to Gender Affirming Medical Care for students who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. This program has been designed to complement those covered by and benefits covered by provincial health insurance plans and is available to all those members enrolled in the AMS Health Plan. 

Since its inception, the Health and Dental Plans have saved its members millions of dollars and has helped thousands of students. As a full-time undergraduate studen t   at  Queen’s University and a member of the AMS, you’re covered by the AMS Health and Dental Plans – unless you choose to opt-out with proof of enrollment in a comparable benefit plan.

The full-year coverage costs and breakdown for 2023-2024 (Sept. 1, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2024):

• Dental plan: $154.50
• Dental plan admin fee: $5.78
• Health plan: $162.80
• Health plan admin fee: $5.78

The full-year coverage costs and breakdown for the new Winter Term students (Jan. 1 – Aug. 31, 2024):

• Dental plan: $103.00
• Dental plan admin fee: $3.85
• Health plan: $108.53
• Health plan admin fee: $3.85

Empower Me is a mental health and wellness service that seeks to contribute to a resilient student community by supporting existing on-campus mental health resources. It can connect you with a number of professionals with various domains of expertise, in person or via telephone or videoconference. 

• Available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Confidential
• Multilingual 
• Culturally sensitive 
• Gender inclusive 
• Faith inclusive

Coverage for gender-affirming medical care and legal assistance for students diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Gender Affirming Care is available to students that are covered by the AMS Health Plan. 

Virtual Health Care is available to students who are covered by the AMS Health Plan.  This online platform allows you to virtually connect with nurses and physicians via a mobile or web app from anywhere in Canada, free of charge. Wherever you are, health care is always just a tap away, and you never have to wait in line at a clinic.

For all information regarding the Health and Dental Plan please visit   studentcare.ca   and search Queen’s University (AMS). A complete list of health practitioners covered by the plan   can be found here .

Group Name: AMS Health & Dental Plan Group Number:    Health, vision, and dental – ‘AMS’ and your student number Travel – 97180 (Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada)

All of this information can be found on the sticker located on the back of a student card. 

Black-Out Period 

Some students may experience a black-out period at the start of the fall term as enrolment data is finalized. If this happens to you, check your SOLUS account to ensure you were assessed the AMS Health and Dental fees. If you have been assessed a fee, hold onto your receipts to file your claims in October.  

StudentCare is there to assist you. Give them a call at 613-776-1005, available Monday – Friday (9 am – 5 pm), if you would like more information, or consult their website at studentcare.ca . Live chat and web request forms are also available on the website.

Change of Coverage

Once annually, you may OPT OUT or OPT IN (i.e. Self Enroll) to the AMS Health and Dental Plans,   based on certain conditions .

The change of coverage period runs from   September 1, 2023, to October 3, 2023 , for students starting in September 2023 and from   January 2, 2024, to January 31, 2024 , for students starting in January 2024.

Opt-out of Health and Dental Plan

You may opt-out of the AMS Health and Dental plans under the condition that you provide proof of having other equivalent plan coverage. 

Once your opt-out is processed, the fees listed on your SOLUS account will be adjusted.

Self Enroll in Health and Dental Plans – Eligible members only

Part-time on-campus AMS-affiliated undergraduate students, students who come to Queen’s on exchange and who pay their home university’s fee, and students on an internship with the Queen’s University Internship Program are not automatically covered by the AMS Health & Dental Plan. They are eligible to enroll themselves by completing an enrollment process and paying the applicable fee during the  Change-of-Coverage Period.

To learn more about how to self-enroll, go to  studentcare.ca  and visit the  Self Enrolment page.

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The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) provides comprehensive support to enrich the experiences of international members of our community.

Future students, explore your future with us our future students page is your gateway to discovering the diverse academic programs,, vibrant campus life, and supportive community that await you. whether you’re just starting your educational journey or seeking new challenges,, find all the resources and information you need to make an informed decision about your next steps with us., events and meetings, mission statement, services & events, office schedule.

Walk-in Office hours: Mondays – Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM. (For general questions only)

Announcements

• For Fall 2023: Online study due to COVID has ended. Regulations from March 2020 (Pre-Covid) are back in place.
• SEVP May 11, 2023 FAQs
• Termination of SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities (ice.gov)
• CUNY’s International Students and Scholars website
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I'm a college student studying abroad. I'm shocked at how many luxury trips my classmates take.

• I was excited to study abroad in Florence and to take small, cheap trips while abroad.
• My classmates are not traveling cheaply; they are flying to luxury places like Dubai and the Alps.
• I wonder if they are just doing it for social media, but I'm still enjoying my time abroad.

As a third-year college student attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins, I jumped at the chance to study abroad . Trading in a semester of snow and freezing temperatures for beautiful architecture and centuries-old art was a no-brainer.

I was so excited that I filled out the application to study in Florence nearly a year before the day I would depart. Four months in Florence, Italy, was comparable to the cost of a semester at my state school . After talking to my parents and counselor, I believed the cultural experience and travel opportunities were worth it.

I knew that when I arrived, I would have to budget when traveling —doing so through communal hostel stays and low-cost airlines. I was prepared for overstuffed backpacks and bus tickets; upon arrival, though, it became clear that pinching pennies was not on everyone's agenda.

The other students are jet-setting every weekend to expensive locations

The first few days in Florence were comparable to a freshman welcome week. The time was full of activities, including hikes, dinners, and other various ventures to get students to meet one another. My roommates and I attended one of the dinners to make connections before classes began.

Standing among groups of strangers , I expected to converse about majors and hometowns; however, I witnessed a quiet competition between students on who would be going to the most places in the coming months.

Comments such as "I have every weekend planned and booked" or "I would go, but I've already been" were stacked on top of one another as my peers attempted to one-up each other. At this time, I had a total of zero trips planned. When caught in these conversations, I felt oddly pressured to also fill my calendar each weekend, accompanied by the feeling of stress due to not being able to afford travel every five days. I feared I would be left behind.

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I've been here for over two months, and this conversation hasn't ended. Every Monday, I hear whispers about where my peers had jet-setted to days before. Places like Dubai and Morocco have been mentioned, leaving me just as shocked as that first dinner. I knew studying abroad was a privilege before getting here, but "a weekend in Dubai " was not what I expected.

Nobody is 'roughing it' like I thought they would be

My spring break was only three weeks into the start of the semester, and this was when I decided to take my first trip. When booking, I scoured sites, such as KAYAK and Skyscanner, but plane tickets and hotels were still extremely pricey. Eventually, my roommates and I decided to spend five days in Prague after finding affordable tickets on Ryanair. One of the greatest appeals of Prague was it was walkable, cheap, and had a good nightlife — my top three requirements as a traveling college student.

My three roommates and I booked a studio apartment for around $100 each for a total of five nights. It took us two trains, one bus, a plane, and some walking to get there, but the price was right. I was excited for the following week and felt satisfied with our trip and housing accommodations.

That was until I scrolled through Instagram to see my peers skiing in the Alps and skydiving in Copenhagen. It was almost unbelievable that the people I attend classes with could afford this style of travel while my school backpack was stuffed with a week's worth of clothes cause I opted out of the carry-on baggage fee Ryanair required.

I thought everyone at this stage made sacrifices when traveling, but I was mostly wrong.

I'm convinced people are traveling for the sake of their Instagram

I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that anyone can experience a new country in the span of 48 hours.

I do know, however, that people are really good at making their time away look like the best time ever on my Instagram feed . It's as if they're collecting comments like postcards or putting another notch in their belts by showing one another how many stamps they have accumulated in their passports.

Traveling while studying abroad is a competitive sport with a large price tag that no one told me to train for.

I've learned that such comparisons defeat the purpose of traveling. Maybe I haven't flown on the best airlines or stayed in an oceanfront villa, but my experiences abroad have been enriching and allowed me to engage with other cultures. Best of all? I didn't have to spend much money, and my Instagram still looks good.

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Generally, student life provides the unique opportunity to travel more freely. A common hurdle that students encounter while traveling is cost. This is particularly true for big-ticket expenses, like lodging.

If you’re eager to find affordable accommodations, here are sites where you can find student discount hotels and hostels on a budget.

Best websites for hostels and hotels at student discounts

Major travel platforms, such as Kayak and Expedia , can generally be a good starting point to find cheap hotels. However, there are sites designed specifically for students’ lifestyle, schedules and wallets that might land you a room more suited to your needs.

1. CheapOair

Although its name might suggest it offers cheap airfare only, students might also uncover hotel savings on CheapOair , too. It features lodging of all types, including affordable hotels and budget motels. It also has a dedicated page for last-minute hotel deals for a spontaneous weekend getaway.

You can browse available accommodations on the CheapOair website or on its mobile app. You also can call an agent at 845-848-0154 to explore your options and book your room.

UNiDAYS is a site dedicated to offering various student discounts from hotels, clothing stores, grocers, gyms and more.

To access these deals, you must be a current student and sign up to be a member online. Membership is free, but UNiDAYS might accept commissions on hotel bookings you make through its platform.

It partners with popular hotel and vacation rental sites to offer student members additional discounts. For example, if using UNiDAYS to book a room on Hotels.com, you might receive up to 40% off and an extra 8% off on hotels.

» Learn more: Are Airbnbs cheaper than hotels?

Hostelz gathers data from other booking sites so you can easily run price comparisons for your preferred room.

It pulls rates and traveler reviews from Hostelworld.com, Booking.com and Hostelclub.com. The platform offers the largest worldwide database of hostels, giving its customers access to a comprehensive list of available rooms around the world.

Searching its database is free, and according to the site, it offers an average savings of 10.6%, and up to 60% for some bookings. Its reviews show full transparency and aren’t guided by Hostelz’s commissions or screened by the hostels.

4. StudentUniverse

StudentUniverse is a site devoted to students and travelers under 30 years old that are from the U.S., the U.K., Australia and Canada. Its hotel database has more than 200,000 hotel and vacation properties worldwide, and students can access discounts of up to 60% off on hotel reservations.

The deals on StudentUniverse are exclusive for its members. To sign up, you’ll need to provide your name, date of birth, email address, and your school and expected graduation year.

When browsing available stays, keep in mind that the prices shown don’t include taxes and fees. Make sure you account for these added costs before finalizing your reservation.

Tips for finding student discount hotels

With so many details to work out, planning a trip on a shoestring budget might feel chaotic and costly. Taking some extra steps while sorting out logistics for your next stay can help you keep both to a minimum.

Stay flexible

If you’re on a tight budget or need a last-minute reservation, you’ll find more options by keeping an open mind. This includes check-in or checkout dates and room features.

The least glamorous room type at a hotel is likely its cheapest option. This might mean accepting a room with a tight square footage, a view of a parking structure or one that is close to a noisy elevator or staircase.

Call the hotel or hostel directly

Student hotel deal websites are a solid place to start your search for cheap stays; however, as a third-party aggregator (or online travel agency), these sites often tack on additional fees that add up.

Once you’ve found a room you like on a deals site, call the hotel or hostel directly to compare its rate for that room type.

You might be able to secure a reservation with the agent on the phone, or through the lodging’s website, at a lower total price.

Look up promos before checkout

Sometimes the hotel’s rates are about the same as the hotel’s student discount price. See if you can find extra discounts for the deal site you’re booking through.

If you’re booking the reservation around a major holiday, or are a new customer on the platform, you might find a promo code for an extra discount.

Book with a credit card

Using a credit card to pay for your stay offers additional benefits during and beyond your trip. Some will let you earn an unlimited 5% cash back for hotel reservations made in certain online travel booking portals.

Booking your hotel or hostel lodgings through a credit card also builds your credit history. Just ensure that you can afford repaying any purchases placed on the account to avoid accumulating debt. Before reserving your next accommodations, compare the best college student credit cards .

» Learn more: The best hotel credit cards right now

Don’t forget about safety

Finding cheap lodging can have the biggest impact on your travel budget, but cost savings should never compromise your personal safety. Do your due diligence by checking whether the building has secured entry during late hours and whether there’s on-site security personnel or cameras in common areas, like lobbies and hallways.

Also, read reviews of each hotel or hostel under consideration and what other students have to say about the surrounding area.

Hotels with student discounts, recapped

When you’re on a student budget, taking advantage of ways to travel affordably is essential. Using deal websites for student discount hotels is a good way to uncover a low-cost yet comfortable haven to return to during your trip.

How to maximize your rewards

You want a travel credit card that prioritizes what’s important to you. Here are our picks for the best travel credit cards of 2024 , including those best for:

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Luxury perks: The Platinum Card® from American Express

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