7 Essential Apps That All International Students Should Download 

There’s nothing quite like studying abroad and pursuing your undergraduate journey in an entirely new place. But as fun and exciting as it sounds, being an international student comes with its own unique set of challenges.

This includes everything from getting acquainted with your study destination and even surviving financially.

The good news is there are a ton of different mobile apps today that can make any student’s life abroad easier—whether it’s with getting good grades, interacting with the locals, or just having a more enjoyable time overseas.

Here are the 7 essential apps every international student needs and shouldn’t be living without!

7 Student Apps Every Student Studying Overseas Should Download

1. The IDP Live App

When preparing for your overseas study journey abroad, it helps to have expert advice and hear  personal stories from international students to learn from their experiences abroad.

With the IDP Live app, students can now do just that and more.

Users can now receive tailored guidance on their study goals, the best universities out there, and the different courses available with just a click of a button.

Think of it as a virtual personal assistant or counsellor who can answer all your university-related questions!

2. Duolingo

If you’ve seen the iconic big green owl making its rounds on social media, then you’ve probably heard of Duolingo.

Duolingo is arguably the world’s most popular language-learning app today.

Through its game-style mechanics and point-based system, anyone can easily learn a language in a simple yet fun way even with just a few minutes every day.

For anyone who’s looking to upgrade their language skills and go beyond Google Translate, Duolingo is perfect for you.

3. Grammarly

Grammarly is every student’s best friend. As an online writing assistant, this tool aims to help users write more clearly and effectively.

Through the power of AI, Grammarly reviews all sorts of grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors as well as provides suggestions for enhanced delivery and clarity in your sentences.

Beyond typos and grammatical suggestions, Grammarly also gives users the option to switch between British, American, Australian, and even Canadian English, depending on their study destination.

4. Motion

Motion is a time-management and productivity app packed with sophisticated features aimed at making your life as a student much easier.

Essentially, it’s a calendar, project and task manager, and meeting assistant rolled into one.

As students, it’s expected for you to have multiple classes, deadlines, and school events to attend to.

With its intuitive interface and features like the one-click calendar and automated meeting scheduler, you can seamlessly arrange Zoom meetings with your classmates and keep track of all your tasks—all in one place.

5. Spotify

When you think of Spotify, you immediately think of music. But there’s more to this audio streaming service than being just a platform to listen to your favourite tunes.

In fact, Spotify is also a great resource for university students. 

Today, there are a ton of educational podcasts on the platform ranging from history bites, short language courses, student travel tips, and even wellness podcasts to improve your mental health. 

In particular the IDP Real Talk podcast is a treasure trove of educational content tailored to students' needs. It offers practical advice and personal experiences from former international students and international education experts, covering a wide range of topics that are relevant to international students studying in Australia.

On top of that, there are also playlists to help students during deep focus study sessions as well.

No matter what floats your boat, you’re definitely going to find something that would benefit you.

6. Chored

Being an international student comes with the adjustment of having to live with other people; either in a dorm or with roommates in an apartment.

More often than not, you’ll have to deal with practical problems related to house-sharing, which isn’t always fun.

That’s where Chored comes in. Chored is an app designed specifically for those in shared accommodation.

This simple tool makes splitting household chores and paying bills a hassle-free experience by creating a cleaning roster for each housemate and even lets you pay your bills directly to the provider, among many other things.

7. WiFi Finder +Map

Available in more than 200 countries with over 100,000,000 million users worldwide, the WiFi Finder +Map will ensure that users stay connected anywhere in the world and for absolutely zero charges.

Especially for students looking to save money on data costs, having free wifi in multiple locations in your study destination can be a real gamechanger.

Another unique feature not to miss is its offline functionality, which enables users to download locations you’re going to and still use maps without an internet connection. How cool is that?

Be Equipped With Everything You Need For Your Study Journey Abroad!

There’s nothing more important than equipping yourself with the necessary tools and information before heading off to pursue your education overseas.

For personalized guidance on how to find the ideal university course that suits your career goals or getting settled in your study destination, our IDP educational counsellors can help you find the answers you’re looking for.

Simply book a free counselling session with us today and we’ll take it from there! Just fill out the form to get started.