Student Shipping Guide

10 July 2025 | Editor's Pick | Most Popular

Author: Parcel2Go.com

Starting student life can be a daunting experience, and here at Parcel2Go we understand that there can be a whole lot of stress, especially when it comes to moving - but we can help with that!

Check out our easy guide to student shipping, so that you can focus on enjoying the next chapter of your life!

What Is Student Shipping and Why Would You Need It?

Whether you’re a fresher moving to halls or a student heading to a shared house, one thing you’ll be thinking about is how you’re going to shift all of your belongings. This is where student shipping can help!

Couriers offer services to make your transition smooth, no matter where you’re headed, even if it’s home for the summer or at the end of your uni experience. They’ll collect your luggage and take it wherever it’s needed. Hassle-free!

What is a Student Luggage Delivery Service?

A student luggage delivery service is designed to help you move all of your belongings - whether it’s bags of clothes or heavy furniture - to wherever you’ll be living next. This can be a move across the UK, or internationally.

Students move fairly frequently, but student shipping makes it easy every time, leaving you to settle in without the worry. Not to mention, comparing courier prices with Parcel2Go will help you save money too!

Parcel Advice for International Students

Packing up to move out of the country can seem a little overwhelming, so we’ve gathered some of our top tips to keep your packing as seamless as possible!

Keep Track

Make a note of what’s going in each box - packing might take a while, and the best way to avoid stress is to know exactly where everything is, this way nothing can be missed. Not to mention, unpacking will be a walk in the park!

Start Early

Don’t let the time pressure catch up to you. Starting packing early will give you the space you need to stay calm and pack efficiently.

Pack Reliably

Use robust packaging. Some options include bubble wrap for your fragile items, double-walled cardboard boxes and packing tape to keep everything sealed and safe! Steer clear of anything flimsy, like bin liners and old packing boxes - the last thing you want to worry about is your belongings being unprotected.

Think Strategy

Keep your heaviest items at the bottom, and fill the top of the box with your lightest ones. This provides a sturdy base and keeps anything from being crushed! Fill the gaps with bubble wrap or another packing material to prevent any bumping or breakages.

Keep all of this in mind and you’ll find packing is a breeze! Once it’s all ready to go, you can turn it over to the courier for collection or take it to your nearest drop off point - and the hard work is done.

How much does international student shipping cost?

Cost for international shipping will vary, depending on size and destination - but with international shipping prices starting as low as £6.56 exc. VAT, you can be sure to find an affordable student shipping option!

Are There Any Restrictions on What Can Be Sent?

With student shipping it’s important to consider restrictions and prohibited items, especially when shipping internationally.

We offer a tool for checking prohibited items - filter by country and courier to see if your parcel is eligible to be sent.

Our couriers may also have some restrictions, even when shipping within the UK. You can use our prohibited items tool to check these too.

It’s important to double check before you pack to avoid any hitches along the way!

How to Prepare Furniture for Long-distance Moving

We have plenty of reliable couriers to collect and ship your furniture, but make sure you’ve taken everything into account before arranging your service.

Top Tips for Furniture Delivery

Measure and weigh your items carefully, consider the right packaging required for safe transport and pack with sturdy cardboard boxes. You can use bubble wrap and packaging peanuts to keep your furniture secure - and if you’d like some more advice, you can check out our guide to sending large and heavy parcels!

How Much Does It Cost to Move Furniture?

You can use our quote tool for furniture courier services to compare prices for student shipping.

Furniture Delivery Near Me

Find furniture delivery near you with our convenient pickup and drop off services.

Choosing the Right Courier for Student Shipping UK

We’ve got so many couriers to choose from, and as a student you’ve already got so much to think about! Luckily, we have some great tips and tools to make choosing your courier for student shipping easy.

Compare courier options

You can use our Quick Quote tool to find the best courier for you, with exclusive prices starting as low as £1.99 exc. VAT, we’re sure you’ll find the most affordable option with Parcel2Go!

Tracking university bag shipping

We offer tracking on all of our services, across the UK and internationally! No need to stress about student shipping when you can see your luggage travelling safely.

All you’ll need is your reference number and the Parcel2Go tracking tool!