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The short answer is no, there’s no year-round student discount for Netflix. However, there are a few ways to save money and keep streaming as you study. All costs in this guide are correct at the time of publishing, always do your research to check they’re still up to date.

Netflix no longer offers a 30-day free trial, and there are no ongoing discounts through platforms like UNiDAYS, TOTUM, or Student Beans either.

The best ways students can save on Netflix right now include:

  • Choosing the ad-supported plan (the cheapest option available)
  • Sharing an account within your household (following Netflix’s rules)
  • Looking out for broadband or TV bundles that include Netflix as part of the package

If you’re trying to cut costs across the board, it’s also worth checking out our guide on how to save money at uni. Every penny you save adds up, so focus on keeping costs low to enjoy student life to the fullest.

What is the cheapest Netflix plan in the UK? 📺

The cheapest Netflix subscription is the Standard plan with adverts (ad-supported). This typically costs around £4.99–£5.99 per month.

What do you get with the ad-supported plan?

  • Full HD (1080p) streaming
  • Watch on two devices at the same time
  • Lower monthly cost compared to other plans

This is one of the best-value options available, and you can split it with a housemate, each with their own profile. If you live in a 4-bed student house that’s only £1.49 a month.

There are a couple of trade-offs with this option:

  • Some films and TV shows may be unavailable due to licensing restrictions
  • Downloads for offline viewing are limited
  • You’ll see short advert breaks while watching

How it compares to other Netflix plans

Here’s how the main Netflix plans compare in the UK:

Plan

Monthly Cost

Ads

Quality

Devices

Standard with adverts (ad-supported plan)

£4.99–£5.99

Yes

Full HD (1080p)

2

Standard (no ads)

~£10.99

No

Full HD (1080p)

2

Premium

~£17.99

No

Ultra HD (4K)

4

(Prices based on recent UK pricing data and may vary slightly.)

For most students, the ad-supported plan offers the best balance between cost and features.

You’re saving £5–£12 per month compared to higher tiers, which adds up over the year, in exchange for a few adverts and some content limitations.

If your priority is keeping costs low, it’s the closest thing to a “student deal” Netflix currently offers.

How to legally share a Netflix account in a student house 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

Sharing Netflix is one of the easiest ways for students to cut costs — and yes, it can be completely legal.

What counts as a “household”?

Netflix defines a single household as people who live together at the same primary address.

So if you’re in a student house, you can share one account across your housemates without breaking the rules. You can even create your own profiles to keep your shows separate.

Which plan works best for sharing?

  • Standard (no ads): watch on 2 devices at the same time
  • Premium: watch on 4 devices at the same time

For most student houses with more than two people, Premium is the most cost-effective option.

Cost per person (Premium plan)

  • £17.99 per month ÷ 4 people = £4.50 per person per month

That’s less than half the price of a Standard plan, with better quality and no ads.

How to set up Netflix profiles

Each person in the house can create their own profile on the account.

This means:

  • Separate watch history
  • Personalised recommendations
  • No messing up each other’s “Continue Watching.”

It keeps everything organised, even when sharing one account.

Important tip: connect to your home Wi-Fi ⚠️

Netflix checks that devices are part of the same household.

To avoid access issues:

  • Make sure devices connect to your home Wi-Fi regularly
  • Avoid long periods using only mobile data or different locations

If devices aren’t recognised as part of the household, you may be asked to verify access or temporarily blocked.

If you’re living together, sharing Netflix is completely allowed, and it’s one of the simplest ways to bring your monthly costs down.

For students, splitting a Premium plan is often the closest thing to a real “student discount.”

Netflix bundles: getting streaming included with your student broadband 🛜

Another smart way to save on Netflix is to get it included in a broadband or TV package.

Student broadband providers

Some broadband providers do offer student ‘deals,’ but this is less about price than contract length.

Standard broadband contracts last 18–24 months, meaning students would have to pay an exit fee to end their payments at the end of the academic year.

Virgin Media, Sky, and BT are among providers offering shorter broadband contracts, and some may include Netflix as an add-on if you go direct to the supplier.

If you choose a Fused bills package, you can customise your broadband to the length of your tenancy, so you’re not paying for broadband in months you won’t use it, and you only have one monthly payment for all of your bills.

For students, this can work out cheaper than paying for everything separately (and avoids the hassle of chasing bills).

Mobile networks 📶

Mobile providers, such as EE, can sometimes include streaming perks. These are usually offered as part of higher-tier contracts, where Netflix is included or discounted alongside your data plan.

Why bundles can be good value

Instead of paying separately for broadband, TV, and Netflix, you can combine everything into one monthly cost, often at a lower price than paying per service. TOTUM and UNiDAYS often promote these deals, making them among the most reliable ways to get Netflix “included” rather than discounted.

How to check if a broadband deal includes Netflix

Before signing up, follow these steps:

  1. Check the package details on the provider’s website
  2. Look for “Netflix included” or “entertainment bundle” wording
  3. Confirm whether it’s fully included or just discounted
  4. Check the contract length (important for students)
  5. Compare the total monthly cost vs paying separately

Read our guide for a full breakdown of student broadband options🧑‍💻

Managing it all in a shared house

Bundles can save money, but splitting them between housemates can still be messy.

That’s where Fused Bills comes in.

Instead of one person paying for broadband, TV and everything else, then chasing everyone for their share, you can roll it all into one monthly payment and split it evenly. It’s not a direct student discount, but it’s one of the easiest ways to split costs and keep things fair.

Explaining the extra member feature 🙋‍♂️

If you’ve heard about Netflix cracking down on password sharing, this is where things have changed. Netflix now limits accounts to a single household.

That means:

  • You can’t permanently use an account from a different address
  • Students living away from home may get verification prompts
  • Access can be restricted if your device isn’t recognised as part of the household

So while password sharing might work in the short term, it’s not a reliable long-term option.

What is the “Extra Member” feature?

To get around this, Netflix introduced the Extra Member feature.

This allows someone on a Standard or Premium plan to:

  • Add one person outside their household
  • Pay a small additional fee (usually around £4.99 per month)
  • Give that person their own login and profile

The main account holder still pays, so it’s often used by parents who want to cover their child’s subscription.

Splitting Netflix Premium vs adding an Extra Member slot

Which is the best value? It depends on how you compare it.

  • Extra Member slot: ~£4.99 per month
  • Split Premium (4 people): ~£4.50 per person

So in most cases, splitting a Premium plan in a student house is slightly cheaper.

If you’d rather not split with housemates, then your parents could add you to their account, as Extra Members don’t have to live at the same address; they just need to activate Netflix in the same country. This feature isn’t available on ad-supported plans.

Is Netflix Free with Amazon Prime? Exploring Alternatives

No, Netflix is not free with Amazon Prime. They’re completely separate services, and subscribing to one doesn’t give you access to the other.

If you’re looking for better value, Amazon Prime Student is worth considering. It offers:

  • A 6-month free trial
  • A discounted monthly price after the trial
    Access to Prime Video (plus delivery and other perks)

For students, this can be a cheaper way to access films and TV shows without paying full price for Netflix.

Other student-friendly streaming options

While Netflix doesn’t offer a student discount, some other platforms do.

For example:

  • Spotify Student often includes bundled perks like Hulu (region-dependent)
  • Apple Music offers discounted student pricing

Obviously, these aren’t replacements for Netflix, but it’s worth looking at what platforms you use most, and which are actually worth paying for.

How to budget for streaming and student utility bills together

Student bills add up fast. You’ve got to budget for energy, water, broadband and streaming services, then figure out how to split everything equally.

How to pay your bills

If your bills aren’t included in your tenancy agreement, you’ll need to sort them yourself.

You have two options:

  • Pay bills manually: One housemate pays all the bills, and everyone sends them their fair share each month
  • Using a bill-splitting service: Fused Bills lets you bundle your essential utilities and broadband into one neat, equal monthly payment.

Read the full guide to learn how to pay bills in your student house.

With manual payment, one person is responsible for the bills; you need to trust each housemate to pay on time. The last thing you want is to end up in arguments about who pays for what, or chasing housemates to pay their share.

What about streaming costs?

So, while you can’t add a Netflix subscription to your Fused bills package, you can add Sky TV to split the cost of hundreds of TV channels for low costs nights in, from £2.83 per person each month (based on 4 sharing).

Also, you’ll need fast internet to stream TV, especially in a shared house. By setting up a solid student broadband package through Fused Bills, you get the broadband speed you need for HD streaming without the stress of chasing flatmates for cash.

Your best strategy for affordable streaming

So, while there’s no direct student discount for Netflix, affordable streaming and entertainment is def possible if you plan right.

For most students, the best options are:

  • Choose the ad-supported plan for the lowest monthly cost
  • Split a Premium account with housemates to reduce the cost per person
  • Look for broadband bundles that include Netflix or other entertainment options

Each of these on its own saves a bit, but together they can significantly reduce what you pay.

It’s also worth thinking about your finances as a whole. When you simplify your household bills and broadband into one setup with Fused Bills, it’s much easier to manage your budget and free up money for things like streaming.

 

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