Academic Apps Help With Study

1. Microsoft OneNote

Notes stay neat when school gets busy - OneNote helps keep things under control. Recording a lecture? Drawing charts? Jotting down ideas? All of it saves automatically across phones, tablets, and computers. Many colleges in the UK hand out Microsoft Office 365 at no cost, which means access often comes without extra fees.

Features:

Organise lecture notes by subject or project

Scribble sketches while jotting notes using a pen-like tool

Your notes are ready whenever you are—even without the internet

App link - https://microsoft-onenote.en.softonic.com/

2. Notion

A workspace that goes beyond jotting down thoughts - this tool supports learners in many ways. For tracking tasks, planning study time, or working together on shared work, it opens up options. Templates you can adjust fit each person’s way of organising school life. What starts as notes grows into a system that moves with daily demands.

Benefits:

Keeping tabs on who does what, along with when things are due

Share study materials with classmates

Build personal databases for research

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notion.id&pcampaignid=web_share

3. Grammarly

Finding your way through written assignments in a new language? That’s where things might feel tough at first. Grammarly doesn’t just fix errors - it shapes how clear, natural, and fitting your words sound across papers, research work, and even messages to professors.

Highlights:

Real-time grammar and spell-check

Suggestions for vocabulary improvement

Catching copied work shows up only in paid editions

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grammarly.android.keyboard

Financial Apps Help Track Spending

1. Monzo

Money feels different when you are far from home. A tool like Monzo helps make sense of it without confusion. Alerts show up right away, spending gets clearer through built-in guides, while moving cash across borders costs less than usual.

What makes students enjoy it:

Easy budgeting with categories for spending

Instant payment notifications

Fees never hide when money moves across borders. Crossing oceans doesn’t mean extra charges appear. Every cost stays visible, always. Money travels far without surprise costs tagging along

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.uk.getmondo

2. Revolut

Starting, Revolut stands out among digital banks. With it, managing several currencies becomes possible, while sending funds across borders feels smooth. Keeping tabs on where money goes matters, especially when studying abroad and handling bills back home.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.revolut.business&pcampaignid=web_share

3. Splitwise

When sharing a home, keeping tabs on money matters can get messy. With Splitwise, tracking costs like rent or food becomes simple. One person pays, others owe—clear numbers show who needs to pay whom. Guesswork fades when everyone sees the same record.

Key Features:

Split bills easily

Keep tabs on what is owed, then mark it when paid back

Send reminders to flatmates

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Splitwise.SplitwiseMobile

Bus travel apps help you move around the UK

1. Citymapper

Starting your day in London, riding through Manchester, exploring Edinburgh, or moving across Birmingham, getting around feels less stressful with Citymapper helping out. Just when delays pop up, it shows live info on buses, trains, subway lines, and even bike paths, so lectures start without you rushing in late.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citymapper.app.release

2. National Rail Enquiries

Thinking about a trip beyond town? This app shows UK rail times, lets you buy tickets, and keeps you informed on delays or changes along the way.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.nationalrail.google

3. Uber & Bolt

Most of the time, buses or trains work fine, yet when they don’t reach where you need to go, options such as Uber or Bolt step in. These services move people without hassle, even during dark hours. Getting around after sunset feels less risky because of them.

Uber - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.driver&pcampaignid=web_shar

Bolt - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ee.mtakso.client&pcampaignid=web_share

Communication Apps Keep You Connected

1. WhatsApp

Staying close to loved ones far away? WhatsApp makes that possible. Using Wi-Fi, send messages without cost whenever you like. Voice chats work just as well, clear and easy. Video talks bring faces into the conversation, helping homesickness fade a little. For students living abroad, this tool quietly becomes essential.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp

2. Zoom versus Microsoft Teams

Online lectures, webinars, and shared sessions form a big part of university life across the UK. For remote class access, project teamwork, or peer discussions, platforms like Zoom often step into the spotlight instead of Microsoft Teams. Though tools shift now and then, staying connected from afar shapes much of the daily routine. Each virtual meeting adds another thread to how learning unfolds beyond campus walls.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.teams&pcampaignid=web_share

3. Skype

Families spread across countries often turn to Skype when staying in touch matters. A solid connection comes through without draining your wallet—particularly useful where global minutes add up. International talk time becomes manageable, even predictable, once you set things up right.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.lync15&pcampaignid=web_share

Home Stay Finder Apps

1. SpareRoom

Hunting for a place to stay while studying in Britain? That’s often harder than it sounds. With SpareRoom, hunting down shared flats, private studios, or single rooms gets easier—especially near spots students love.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spareroom.spareroomuk&pcampaignid=web_share

2. AmberStudent

Looking for a place to stay while studying? AmberStudent helps students find homes. Listings get checked before showing up. Booking feels smooth, without hurdles. Contracts change based on needs. International learners often pick it for peace of mind.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amberstudent&pcampaignid=web_share

3. Rightmove & Zoopla

Starting your hunt elsewhere? Try Rightmove or Zoopla—they show homes nationwide. Want specifics? Narrow results using price, area, or home style. These tools adjust as you pick what matters.

Rightmove - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rightmove.android&pcampaignid=web_share

Zoopla - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zoopla.activity&pcampaignid=web_share

Health and Safety Apps Help You Stay Safe

1. NHS App

Starting fresh somewhere means sorting out medical care fast—this app helps. Get a doctor's visit scheduled without calling. Refill meds with just taps on a screen. Pull up your test results whenever needed. The whole thing runs through your phone.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhs.online.nhsonline&pcampaignid=web_share

2. Babylon Health

Seeing a doctor online feels easier when it's just a cold or stress that needs checking. Babylon Health makes that happen without leaving home.

App link - https://babylon-babylon-health.en.aptoide.com/app

3. Friends International

Fresh faces find their footing through Friends International, which walks them through UK life basics. Cultural know-how comes wrapped in practical advice, while help for students unfolds quietly behind the scenes. Guidance shows up when needed, often before it is asked for.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.friendsinternational.friendsinternational

Burger Icon Food and Lifestyle Apps Help Students Live Better

1. Just Eat and Deliveroo

Finding time to eat while studying isn’t always easy. When hunger strikes between classes, options like Just Eat help grab a bite without leaving campus. Another choice, Deliveroo, brings dishes straight from nearby spots—handy when deadlines pile up.

Just eat - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justeat.app.uk&pcampaignid=web_share

Deliveroo - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deliveroo.orderapp&pcampaignid=web_share

2. Too Good To Go

Here’s a way to cut costs while reducing leftovers piling up. A service called Too Good To Go sells leftover dishes at lower prices from eateries and bread shops. Eating out becomes easier on your wallet this way.

App link - https://www.toogoodtogo.com/

3. UNiDAYS and Student Beans

On a tight budget? UNiDAYS unlocks savings for learners across fashion, gadgets, and movies. Meanwhile, Student Beans serves similar deals think lower prices on trips, tech, and shows. One opens doors, the other widens them. Savings stack up without shouting about it. Every purchase feels just a bit lighter.

UNiDAYS  - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myunidays&pcampaignid=web_share

Student Beans - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studentbeans.studentbeans&pcampaignid=web_share

University apps help with campus life

Some UK universities offer personal apps where students can check schedules, hand in work, find buildings on site, plus view updates. These tools often come with digital layouts of campuses and news sections, too

1.MyEd (University-Specific)

Course materials show up here, Moodle plus Blackboard handle most of it. Submissions flow through these platforms, too; they’re standard tools in schools

Got the uni app? That means no more missed announcements. Updates show up right away, so staying informed just happens.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.results.squared.connected&pcampaignid=web_share

2.SafeZone (University-Specific)

Many UK universities use safety apps like SafeZone, which allow students to contact campus security quickly during emergencies.

App link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.criticalarc.safezoneapp

 Choosing apps that fit your needs

First up, handle what matters most—banking tools come before anything else. Next, think about getting around; maps should be ready. Then, make sure campus platforms work smoothly.

Start by confirming app support. Does it run smoothly on iOS or Android? Some might need access without internet, so verify that too.

Save money as a learner through special offers found on platforms such as UNiDAYS or Student Beans banks sometimes include deals too.

Start safe. Stick to trusted sources when sharing money details or private data online. Jumping on random apps can lead to trouble later. Choose carefully - unknown software might not protect what matters. Think twice before handing over anything sensitive.