AURA gives every student the confidence with personalised guidance built on the experiences of 150,000+ students who’ve been there.

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Answers from reliable sources

150,000+

student reviews powering AURA

206

institutions with live course data

265

career pathways and degree guides

AURA answers real questions based on real experiences

What is the student nightlife like at the University of Sunderland? I really want to know if it's my sort of thing..

Leslie Paul

I love the idea of playing sports. Are there many student societies at the NTU? I wanna play rugby!

Kelvin Lucas

Do students feel safe when they on campus when they get to university? I'm worried because I'll be on my own.

Luke Mccormick

What is the student satisfaction like at Dundee recently? Anything you can share about how happy they are?

Michael Foster

What does the mental health support look like at De Montfort University these days? I think I might need it.

Courtney Henry

I'm part of the LGBTQ+ community, and want to know what students say about the vibe at the Uni of Brighton?

Leonard Krasner

I'm a wheelchair user and need a very accessible campus, can you help me with that? What options do I have?

Vincent Dryes

Are the art studios at Leeds Art well-equipped? I need to know what environment I'll be painting in.

Tom Cook

Which university would you recommend for the best gym facilities? Fitness is really important to me.

Floyd Miles

AURA turns late-night doubts & big ambitions into answers

When the world feels overwhelming, AURA helps with one honest answer at a time.

AURA is for the moments when students feel lost

A calm voice, with no judgement, no pressure, and just the answers you need.

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Boost reach with an Enhanced Profile ✨

With an Enhanced Profile, your student reviews come to life and unlock personalised answers about your institution that no other platform can deliver.

A snapshot of AURA's features:

  • Full coverage of UCAS courses
  • Can access all student reviews
  • Maximum visibility on AURA ✨
  • Open days retrievable in chat
  • Salary and career insights linked to courses
  • Tailored personalised help with AI

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is all the information coming from and how many sources?

AURA is trained on verified course information from 206 UK institutions, imported directly via UCAS' dataset. Our insights are further powered by 151,805 student reviews and enriched with 265 career and salary guides written and managed by Uni Compare. All data sources are transparently linked so students can verify the information they see, and course data is refreshed live. To find out more about our student reviews, click here.

What are students asking about the most?

The most common queries focus on entry requirements, accommodation, student life, and career outcomes. Increasingly, students are also asking about inclusivity (safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students), accessibility, affordability, and wellbeing on campus.

How does AURA select which universities to recommend?

AURA matches student preferences such as subject, location, lifestyle factors, and affordability against live course data, verified reviews, and career insights. When only two institutions are shown, they are those that align most closely with the students expressed needs.

Can universities get more recommendations?

No, recommendations are student-first and data-driven. Institutions can increase AURA's ability to read their reviews through different profile types (Annual, CPI, FE/Specialist), but selection is always based on student preferences and needs.

How is AURA different from a chatbot?

Unlike static chatbots, AURA is a specialised AI advisor built on verified education data and reviews. It delivers personalised, real-time answers, learns from ongoing student interactions, and links every insight back to trusted sources ensuring accuracy and transparency.

Does an Enhanced Profile boost visibility with AURA?

If a university has an Enhanced Profile, AURA can use your student reviews to answer questions in real time. This allows AURA to give more detailed, accurate, and authentic responses, helping students get clearer answers about what it's really like to study at your institution. If you do not have an Enhanced Profile, AURA cannot access your reviews.

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