The National Student is the only regular, free, student newspaper catering for undergraduates and postgraduates across the UK. The National Student is the best way to communicate with the UK's higher education community. With over 1.8 million people currently in voluntary full time education and the enrollment numbers continuing to grow year-on-year; the student market is an essential sector for a wide range of services and industries. Many brands and organisations continue to use The National Student to promote their products and services. Learn more about our wealth of clients. See case studies of successful campaigns.

Published monthly throughout the academic year; The National Student is distributed to university towns and cities from Aberdeen to Newquay. The title can be picked up from branded news stands at a variety of campus locations; in university buildings, student unions, bars, libraries and accomodation throughout the UK. 100,000 copies are distributed directly to campuses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The National Student is one of the UK's leading titles for young people. It is both read and written by its target demographic; making it one of the most relevant media channels available for this increasingly competitive market sector. Over ¼ million 18-24 year olds read it every month. View a larger map of our distribution points.

Higher education students currently make up over 36% of all 18-24s living in the UK today. These are relatively new consumers, with un-shaped brand allegiences and purchase habits. They are early adopters, social experimenters and wholeheartedly adventurous individuals. Collectively students spend an estimated £25½ billion every year. Many still receive financial support from their parents and increasing numbers also work part-time to help fund their education and lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief and well-worn sterotypes, the contemporary student has great spending power and, on the whole, is more affluent than ever before. Learn more about student lifestyles and spending habits.

The National Student is the independent newspaper for higher education students. It is the first and only free nationwide on-campus publication. With the social lives and activities of young people becoming increasingly disparate; targeting students in your promotional campaign can become enormously expensive and time consuming. With many media channels and promotional possibilities available - The National Student offers a simple, great value solution. Whether you're recruiting graduates, promoting a product, encouraging uptake, attracting an audience, selling a service or highlighting a campaign. The National Student is also a brilliant way to sustain and build upon the work of other forms of student marketing such as Freshers Fairs and Campus Brand Managers. Whatever your youth marketing needs; The National Student is the best way to reach students and the academic community. Take a look at our great value advertising rates. See the print specifications. Check the deadlines of forthcoming editions.