Spaces are designed to help you explore your options, connect with other students, and feel more confident about your next steps!
As a student using the Unibuddy app, you may come across two types of Spaces:
Unibuddy Spaces – open to all students using the app
Community Spaces – created by universities you’ve joined
So, what’s the difference between the two?
Unibuddy Spaces
Open to all students using the Unibuddy app
Not linked to a specific university - you don’t need to join a university to access them
Great for exploring your options, connecting with other students, and asking questions, no matter where you are in your journey.
👉 Unibuddy Spaces help you early in your journey
Community Spaces (within a university Community)
Created and managed by a university
Only available once you join that university’s Community
Focused on that university (accommodation, courses, life there)
Often include input from student ambassadors
👉 Community Spaces help you once you’re considering or joining a university
How to access Spaces
Getting started is easy: just sign up or log in to your Unibuddy account.
If you already have an account, simply log in using your existing details.
As a student, you can find Spaces in the Unibuddy app
Tap into the Spaces section to explore and join conversations
If you join a university Community, you’ll also see their Community Spaces
💡 Tip: Make sure you're using the latest version of the app to access the latest features and improvements.
👀 Why do Spaces sometimes change?
You might notice that what you see in Spaces changes over time.
For example, when you first start using the app, you may see more Unibuddy Spaces.
If you later join a university Community, your experience may change to include more Spaces from that university.
This reflects where you are in your journey, from exploring your options to connecting with a specific university.
What can you do in Spaces?
Discover Spaces
🔍 Spaces are built around topics that matter to students like you.
Join conversations about subjects, student life, applications, and more
Find new topics as you explore
Find spaces that match your interests and goals
💬 Join the Conversation
Spaces are all about open, supportive conversations.
Ask questions, there is no such thing as a silly question!
Share your thoughts and experiences
Reply to others and join discussions at your own pace
You can jump into live conversations or come back later, everything stays organised through threaded conversations so it’s easy to follow.
🤝 Learn from other students
You’re not alone, thousands of students are exploring just like you.
See what others are asking and learning
Get real insights from people at the same stage
Build confidence as you discover more about your options
🛡️ Staying safe
Spaces is a supportive environment for everyone. If someone ever makes you feel uncomfortable:
Tap the report option on their message, or
Report them via their profile
✨ Make It Yours
This is your space to:
Explore your options
Ask questions freely
Connect with others
Build confidence in your next steps
Make your profile your own so others can get to know you. You can:
Add your nationality and area of study
Share your interests
Upload a profile photo
Add your pronouns
Edit your name if you prefer a different one
This helps you connect with students on a similar journey.