Questions and answers

What students ask us most

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About RightUni

Cost, accounts, age and the apps.

Is RightUni really free?

Yes. Every feature is free, there are no ads, and we don’t sell your data or take money from universities or agencies. We’ll never call you to sell anything.

Who is RightUni for?

Anyone applying to study abroad, especially students from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan heading to the UK. The university directory covers the whole world.

Do I need an account?

Not to browse universities and country pages. To track applications, use the vault or join Students like you, create a free account with your name, email and a password.

How old do I need to be?

16 or over to create an account, and 18 or over to join Students like you.

Is there an app?

Android and iPhone apps are on the way and use the same account as the website.

Privacy and your data

The full details are in the privacy policy.

What does RightUni know about me?

Your name and email, and what you choose to add: applications, shortlist and, if you join, your Students like you profile. Your documents are end-to-end encrypted, so we can’t read them.

Can I delete everything?

Yes. Delete your account in Settings and everything goes straight away: applications, vault, profile and sign-ins. You can also request deletion on the website without signing in.

Do you use cookies or tracking?

Only the cookies that keep you signed in, and a remembered light or dark theme. No analytics, no advertising, no tracking.

Using the features

Each tool has its own page under features.

Where does the university information come from?

From open sources rebuilt every month: the Research Organization Registry, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, the Hipo university list and the UK Home Office register of licensed student sponsors. See the credits page for details.

Do you have course lists, fees or rankings?

No. Courses and fees change every year and are best checked on the university’s own website, which every page links to. We don’t publish rankings.

Is RightUni connected to these universities?

No. RightUni isn’t affiliated with, approved by or paid by any university, and we never show university logos.

Can I use RightUni if I applied through an agency?

Yes. Record the agency’s name on the application. RightUni works the same whichever route you used, and reminds you to confirm important things, like offers and CAS details, directly with the university.

Does RightUni submit applications for me?

No. You apply on the university’s or portal’s own website. RightUni keeps track of everything around it.

Can I get my data out?

Yes. Export everything — your applications, status history, steps and conditions as spreadsheet files, plus your documents — from the vault at any time.

Which countries are covered?

The UK at launch, plus a blank template for anywhere. Australia, Canada, the USA, Ireland and Germany are coming.

How up to date are the steps?

They’re checked against the official GOV.UK pages, and the date of the last check is shown with them. Rules change, so always open the official link before you act.

Does RightUni check my visa application?

No. It keeps you organised and points you to official sources. It never gives immigration advice.

Can RightUni see my passport?

No. Your documents are encrypted before they leave your device, and RightUni never has the key. We can’t read them, and neither could anyone who got hold of our server.

What if I forget my passphrase?

Use your recovery key to get back in and choose a new passphrase. If you’ve lost both, the documents can’t be recovered — you can reset the vault and start again.

Can I send documents to a university from RightUni?

No. Download the document and send it yourself through the university or portal. RightUni never sends documents for you.

Who can see my profile?

Only students who also joined, chose the same university and have their own profile visible. Nobody can browse students by country, and your profile is never public.

Can agents use it?

No. Agency accounts aren’t allowed. Report anyone selling services or asking for money; three reports from different students hide a profile automatically.

Is there a limit on how many students I can see?

Yes, up to 100 profiles a day. It stops people from collecting students’ contact details in bulk.

Does RightUni list jobs or rooms?

No. It links to the sites that do, so you always see their latest listings and their own terms.

How many hours can I work on a Student visa?

It depends on the country and your course. Open the country page’s official “work rules” link — RightUni doesn’t give immigration advice.

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