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The majority of UK universities require uploading a picture once you are enrolled, to be used as the student’s ID card photo. The student ID card can be used for different important purposes related to university life, such as:
There are numerous benefits that come with using a student ID. Read on to understand what information is included on your student ID card and find out how to take a professional picture to successfully apply for your student ID.
You will find the following personal information on a UK student ID card:
In order to receive a student ID card in the UK, you need to provide a picture fulfilling the university's requirements and upload it to the designated platform. Depending on the university, some will ask for your photo to be sent via traditional post or email. In some cases, there are photo booths on campus for students to use, but with every freshman needing one, you can only imagine the waiting lines. If you care about getting your student ID card without delays, try preparing a high quality student ID card digital photo with PhotoAiD.
The AI based algorithm of PhotoAiD enables it to recognize your face, edit, crop and fix the angles and background of your photo. You can choose between using our service on the website or downloading our user-friendly mobile apps for both Android and iOS phones.
There might be minor discrepancies in the guidelines depending on what university you apply to, but the basic conditions to get your student ID card photo accepted are listed below:
Save precious time- while others wait in a line to a photographers studio or photobooth to get your student ID card photo taken, you can now shoot it yourself and get it edited in just a few seconds! Using PhotoAiD upload your photo and browse in your camera's photo roll for one that seems good, even a selfie! Once you have decided on the picture, we will need 3 seconds to edit it and… that's it! You are now free to download your professional student ID card photo.
Last update: 04/06/2023
Yes, universities require that you either send by traditional mail, email or upload a picture to be used on your student ID card.
The standard size is 45cm x 3.5 cm, or 1200 x 1600 pixels if you submit a digital picture.
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