Amber's Student Success & Wellbeing Report 2026
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Amber's Student Success & Wellbeing Report 2026
UK university students today navigate a complex mix of financial, academic, and emotional pressures. Rising living costs, financial uncertainty, mental wellbeing, housing, food security, and a sense of belonging all play a critical role in shaping their university experience and academic outcomes. Understanding how these factors interact has become essential for universities, accommodation providers, student support teams, and policymakers working to improve student success.
Amber's Student Success & Wellbeing Report 2026 examines the factors shaping student success and where targeted support can make the greatest impact.
Key Highlights from Amber's Student Success & Wellbeing Report 2026
- Who we surveyed: 525 verified UK university students aged 18–25 across undergraduate and postgraduate study as of April 2026, representing a diverse mix of genders, ethnicities, UK-born and international students, and employment status.
- How we recruited: Participants were recruited through an independent verified-student panel, ensuring a reliable and representative sample.
- What we explored: The report examines six interconnected dimensions of student life, namely financial wellbeing, food security, mental health and belonging, housing, academic confidence, and future outlook.
- How we contextualized the findings: Our figures are set alongside recent national surveys from organizations to provide sector-wide context and identify where our cohort sits relative to the broader student population.
- How we looked within the data: Findings are also broken down by gender, ethnicity, and student type, to identify where pressure concentrates and where targeted support can make the most difference.
- Where universities are making a difference: Collated initiatives taken by universities on certain parameters like mental health, financial support and wellbeing events.
- What we recommend: Across every dimension covered, the report includes practical recommendations for universities, accommodation providers, student support teams, and policymakers.
About amber
Founded in 2017 by IIT Kharagpur graduates Saurabh Goel and Madhur Gujar, amber was born out of the necessity to streamline the intricate process of locating student accommodations abroad. Since its inception, amber has experienced remarkable growth and evolution. With a $21 million funding boost, amber expanded into multiple new markets while doubling down on product innovation and growth optimisation. Today, amber stands as a leading global student housing platform—partnering with PBSAs, universities, and education consultancies worldwide. The platform hosts over 2 million verified student housing listings across 140+ cities, 25+ countries, and 6 global regions.