How To Save On Your Back To Uni Essentials With TOTUM

If you're heading off or back to university this year, you’re probably thinking about all the stuff you’ll need for the year - especially if you’re moving city, or even country (check out our guide on International student discounts). 

From bags to laptops, kitchenware to bedding - and of course your student discounts - we’ve pulled together our top brands to help make sure you’ve got everything you need to get your 2024 uni year off to a flying start…

Apple (BUY MAC OR IPAD FOR UNI + GET A GIFT CARD UP TO £120)

If there’s one item that will be absolutely invaluable at university it simply must be a decent laptop - and if you buy a new Mac or iPad with Apple's educational discount you get the added bonus of a gift card worth up to £120!

Get everything you need to set yourself up for success at university with Apple and TOTUM.

SAMSUNG - 10% off Galaxy Book4 Edge plus, an extra £200 off!

We've got tons of deals for you on Samsung tech (you can check them all out here)

So whether it's a phone, tablet, laptop, monitor, or even a new fridge or washing machine you're after, be sure to use your TOTUM discount and save hundreds of pounds on your new toy!

Boots (10% off with Boots Advantage Card)

Our list of essential brand discounts for university wouldn't be complete without mentioning Boots.

See how you can save over £130 on your Boots shop with this trick!

The health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain has everything you could possibly need to prioritise your wellbeing - from vitamins and minerals to personal hygiene and sexual wellbeing products, Boots is your one-stop shop for all things health and wellness. 

If you sign up to TOTUM, you can make the most of Boots student discount and offers including 10% off when you have a Boots Advantage Card! 

Amazon Prime (6 months FREE!)

Did you know that as a student you get 6 months Amazon Prime absolutely free!? And even after that you only have to pay half-price (£4.49 a month).

With Amazon's Prime Student 6 Month Trial, you’ll get: 

• Unlimited Fast Delivery on millions of items

• Prime Video

• Exclusive Student offers

• 2 million songs on Amazon Prime Music

And in an extra little hack we discovered - here’s how you can get free Deliveroo delivery every time with your Amazon Prime account! 

Adidas (15% off selected full price items) 

If you’re wanting to give your wardrobe a bit of a refresh for the new uni year, don’t miss out on an incredible 35% discount at Adidas!

Whether you’re hitting the gym, the streets or the sofa, adidas footwear, apparel and accessories are designed for your every move. 

From their stylish athleisure and activewear to loungewear and statement pieces, you’ll find the fit for you at Adidas.

Don’t forget to check out all our fashion deals here as well as The Fashionista section of our brand new TOTUM Talks content hub for all the advice, deals and inspo you need!  

IKEA - Earn cash back with TOTUM Cashback!

From shiny new pots and pans to bedding, storage, house plants and everything in between, there's nothing quite like a trip to Ikea to get you excited for a new uni house for the new uni year.

While the Swedish superstore does offer its own student deals throughout the freshers season, why not make your money go even further with TOTU Cashback?

Included in the price of your TOTUM+ membership, shop with the TOTUM Cashback pre-pay VISA card and earn up to 14% cashback on your everyday purchases both in-store and online at over 80 big-name brands - with more added all the time!

• Earn cashback at Sainsbury’s, Asda, Primark, Ikea, B&Q, M&S, Argos, Waterstones and dozens more!

• No minimum top-up or top-up fees.

• Use your TOTUM discount and pay with TOTUM Cashback to maximise your shopping.

• Works with Apple and Android wallets for contactless payments.

• Quick and easy to top up as and when you need to using the app - even while you’re on the move.

• Keep track of your spending and see how much cashback you’ve earned!

Dunelm - 10% off orders over £40

The home of your one-stop uni shop, from brilliant value starter kits, cosy essentials and affordable trends, at Dunelm has everything you need to settle into your new space.

From bedding and curtains to furniture, beds, mattresses, homewares and more, update your decor and get your home feeling like your own without breaking the bank.

Dell - various

Whether it’s a laptop, touch screen PC, desktop, monitor or even gaming gear you’re after, look no further than Dell. It doesn’t matter if you’re working from home, the office, at university or out in the field, Dell can deliver the tech you need to help you achieve your goals.

We’ve got a whole host of great offers for you to take advantage of which you can check out here. 

TOTUM - Hundreds of discounts, FREE TOTUM CASHBACK, FREE tastecard and Coffee Club, FREE PASS-ID, FREE ISIC,

Well, we couldn’t really miss ourselves off the list could we? 

Along with access to 600+ big-brand discounts - think savings with huge brands like Apple, Samsung, ASOS and Amazon, TOTUM members:

• Save over £550 a year on everyday shopping

• Reduce your supermarket bills by £100s

• Save 25% on takeaway coffee and dining out

• Get FREE government approved 18+ ID

• Enjoy 100,000s of discounts in over 90 countries worldwide

You can even take our quiz to find your TOTUM Tribe so you'll get the offers, discounts and deals that matter most to you!

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today to save, earn and thrive with TOTUM!