At FindAUniversity, the home of FindAMasters.com, we know that choosing a postgraduate course is a big decision, and one that requires not just academic information, but insight into the real student experience. That’s why we’ve partnered with EDUopinions, a trusted platform for verified student reviews, to bring peer feedback directly into the My Account area of FindAMasters.com.

This enhancement helps prospective students make more informed decisions and gives universities a new way to showcase their strengths through the voices of their own students.

Why student reviews matter

Our recent Pulse survey, conducted between February and June 2025, confirms just how much students value peer insight:

• 83% of prospective Masters students said they consider reviews from current or former students when researching study options which is slightly higher than the 81% of Bachelors-level respondents.
• 39% of prospective Masters applicants said reviews matter a lot, and another 44% said somewhat.
• Working-age audiences (25–44) are especially reliant on reviews, with 41% rating them as very important, compared to 37% of younger students aged 18–24.

These insights highlight that student reviews are not optional but they’re expected.

And this isn’t an isolated view. Analysis from The PIE News revealed that only 2% of students said they placed their full trust in university advertising. Instead, they’re cross-referencing official information with independent content, including rankings, social media, and, critically, student reviews.

This isn’t a rejection of institutional messaging. It’s a desire for balance and authenticity and an opportunity for universities to connect with students more meaningfully by sharing the lived experiences of their student community.

"At EDUopinions we believe in the power of students' voices. Expanding our ecosystem with Keystone and, particularly, FindAMasters enables universities to showcase verified reviews right where prospective students are deciding where to study." - Dr Jordi Robert-Ribes, CEO and Founder, EDUopinions

“We’re always looking for ways to carefully balance the needs of prospective students and our university partners. This integration does just that - supporting transparency without complicating course listings.” - Rob Hardy, Managing Director, FindAUniversity (the home of FindAMasters)