UNiDAYS is a platform that connects students with discounts from brands. Signing up costs students nothing, but each partner sets its own discount. This guide explains what UNiDAYS costs, how verification works and what to check before you order anything.
Short answer: Last updated: October 2026, offers change often. UNiDAYS is free for students in Germany. After verification you have access for 12 months according to the provider, after which you confirm your student status again. Verification usually runs automatically through your university, or alternatively through your Studierendenausweis (student ID card). Each partner sets its own discounts, prices and terms.
The most important points
- Signing up for students is free, according to UNiDAYS.
- In most cases verification runs automatically through your university.
- As an alternative, you prove your status with your student ID card.
- After verification you have access for 12 months, then you confirm your status again.
- Each partner sets the discount level and conditions, so always check the partner page.
Offer at a glance
| Service | Normal price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNiDAYS account with student status | free | free | 12 months of access after verification, then renewed confirmation | Automatic check through your university, or student ID card |
| Partner discounts (over 300 brands, according to the site) | varies by partner | varies by partner, check the partner page | depends on the partner, own terms | Through your UNiDAYS account |
The table only shows what the UNiDAYS website itself confirms. Specific discount levels are set by the individual partners, and they change. Before you buy anything, check the offer on the partner’s page.
Who can use UNiDAYS and how does the check work?
According to the German UNiDAYS website, the platform is aimed at students, at pupils in vocational schools and at students of universities of applied sciences. According to the provider, most institutions are checked automatically, almost immediately. If that does not work, you prove your status with a physical student ID card.
The site does not say explicitly whether a university email address is needed for the automatic check. If your university is not recognised, the provider’s support can help. Check in advance whether your institution appears in the list, so you do not wait for nothing.
What you need for the check
Keep your Studierendenausweis (student ID card) ready in case the automatic check does not work. The site shows which details are needed during registration. Only give the details the check requires.
Also read the provider’s privacy notice before you create an account. It states which data is stored and for what purpose. For questions about the check, the provider’s support is the right contact, not a forum.
How to activate the offer
- Open the German site myunidays.com/DE and create an account. According to the provider, registration takes only a few minutes.
- Select your university. In most cases the check runs automatically.
- If the automatic check fails, prove your status with your student ID card.
- Wait for the confirmation. Afterwards you see the partner offers that are unlocked for your status.
- Note the date on which access ends, so you can renew the confirmation in time.
How to use the partner discounts
A discount is only as good as its conditions. Some partners require you to show your status at checkout or enter a code. Others only grant reductions on full-price items. Read the partner’s terms before every order, even if your UNiDAYS verification worked.
The site lists examples from fashion, technology and subscriptions. For technology it mentions, among others, education discounts at Apple. Details are on the Apple education page. If you need a new laptop anyway, compare the options in our guide to education discounts on laptops (in German).
What happens after your studies?
Your access depends on your student status. After verification it lasts 12 months according to the provider, after which the status is confirmed again. If your studies end or you do not confirm the status, access to the student offers ends.
What happens to ongoing contracts and student tariffs after graduation is set out in each provider’s terms. Read these terms before you sign up for anything. An overview of trial months and student subscriptions is available in our guide Trial months and student subscriptions (in German).
Frequently asked questions
Does UNiDAYS cost anything?
Signing up for students is free according to the provider. Whether an individual partner offer costs money is up to the partner. The prices are on the respective partner page, not at UNiDAYS.
Is my university email address enough?
That depends on whether your university is recognised automatically. The site presents the automatic check as the standard case and the student ID card as the alternative. Whether a private address is enough is not stated on the site. If the automatic check fails, try the student ID card.
How long does verification last?
According to the German UNiDAYS website, you have 12 months of access after verification. After that, your student status must be confirmed again. Without confirmation, access ends.
Is UNiDAYS worth it if I only use a few discounts?
That cannot be answered in general. Compare each offer with your actual needs and with the normal price the partner states. A discount you never redeem does not help you, however large it looks on the site.
Does UNiDAYS also apply to pupils in vocational schools?
According to the site, yes. The platform names this group explicitly. Whether your school is included, you can check with the search during registration.
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Sources: UNiDAYS: offers for students in Germany (accessed October 2026), Apple: education offers (accessed October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
