Student life is getting more expensive and we need to save as much money as possible. Did you know as students, you can get access to a lot of exclusive deals, so read more to find some of our must-know deals!
1. Entertainment
Hollywood Bowl at the Odyssey
Bowling is a great way to pass the time with friends and it’s even better when it’s cheaper. Use your NUS card to get 10% off games at Hollywood Bowl.
The Odyssey Pavillion, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ
Queen’s Film Theatre
The QFT is a small independent cinema that shows all sorts of brilliant media, from live plays to independent films. Tickets for students are only £4.50, so don’t forget to bring your ID with you.
You can find the QFT next to the Lanyon Building on University Square, 20 University Square, Belfast BT7 1PA
The Lyric Theatre
If you like live theatre and musicals this is the place to go! The Lyric Theatre offers a brilliant Student Ambassador program that you can apply to here, which means you get all your tickets for £12!
55 Ridgeway St, Belfast BT9 5FB
Lost City Adventure Golf at Cityside
Everyone loves mini golf! The Lost City Adventure Golf in the Cityside Retail park is a great way to relax with your friends, and they offer 1 18-hole course for £7 and 2 courses for £11 Monday through Thursday with a valid student ID or student email.
Cityside Retail & Leisure Park, Belfast BT15 1JH
Movie House Cinema Cityside
Another cinema offering discounts to students is Movie House Cinema at Cityside Retail Park. Watch blockbusters for only £7 with a valid student ID. You can even watch films for less by going to a morning show, or matinee, and then your ticket will only be £5.50.
City Side Retail Park, 100 – 150 York St, Belfast BT15 1WA
2. Museums
Titanic Museum
The Titanic Museum is a great way to learn more about the history of Northern Ireland and our involvement in world events. There are a couple of different prices and tours to consider when visiting the Titanic Museum but you can go from £13.
1 Olympic Way, Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9EP
Crumlin Road Gaol
Explore the Crumlin Road Gaol, learning the history of the site from when women and children were held within its walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners and learn about why the decision was taken to close the prison. Visit Crumlin Road Gaol for £11 or £10.50 if you book online in advance.
53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST
Ulster Folk Museum
Visit this amazing living museum, just outside Belfast, to learn more about heritage, traditions and skills through the years in Northern Ireland all for £7.70
Cultra, Holywood BT18 0EU
3. Food and Drink
Wagamama
For noodle lovers make sure you make the most of the 20% student discount offered by Victoria Square Wagamama. Don’t forget your student ID!
Little Wing Pizzeria
If pizza’s more your style, don’t worry you can get 20% off at Little Wing Pizzerias in Belfast too!
Bark and Bite
Bark and Bite is a fairly new addition to Botanic Gardens, stop in to grab a coffee and cake with a 20% off deal for students.
Yo Sushi
If you’re more into sushi make sure you have a UNiDAYS account so you can get 20% off at YO! Sushi.
Lavery’s
We all know and love Lavery’s but we love them even more because they do a deal Sunday – Thursday with 10% off for food and you can do Burger + Beer + Pool for £10.
4. Freebies
Queen’s Accommodation Gym Access
Do you live in Queen’s Accommodation- if so did you know that you get free Off-Peak access to the PEC in Botanic and the BT1 gym?
Check out the details here.
Office 365
As a QUB student you can get free access to Office 365, including Word and Powerpoint, perfect for essay writing and group presentations!
Download it here.
5. Bills
WiFi
Most WiFi providers offer student packages, including cheaper monthly rates and shorter contracts.
Translink yLink Card
A yLink is a must-have for getting around Belfast! Grab your FREE Translink yLink card here and save 1/3 on your Translink bus and rail transport.
Spotify
If you love to study while listening to music make sure you’re saving money too by signing up to Spotify student with your university email.
Amazon
Another place to make sure you’re not overpaying is Amazon, their monthly price for students is only £4.49 instead of £8.99, sign up with your student email to make the most of this.
Student Discount Website Memberships
UNiDAYs
Sign up to UNiDAYS and download the UNiDAYS App for free and get instant access to big student discounts on hundreds of top brands, both in-store and online.
Student Beans
More discounts as a uni students for free? Yes, please.
Access free discount codes, food discounts and shopping deals on your fave brands using Student Beans!
We know that this is an incredibly challenging time for all our students, and we’re committed to supporting you and your needs. Don’t forget to check out our Cost Of Living section to find more advice and see what we’re doing to help you.
*costs correct as of 20.10.22*
