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If your gym kit has seen better days, or you're starting uni and need to build a wardrobe that works as hard as you do, Under Armour is the one.
The brand has been engineering performance gear since 1996 and honestly, the core pieces have only gotten better. From moisture-wicking tees that survive the sweatiest sessions to trainers built for actual running, not just looking like you run, UA has a piece for every kind of athlete and every kind of student.
The best part? With our Under Armour student discount you're getting 15% off, which on some of their more investment-worthy pieces makes a real difference.
We went in, tried things on, put them through their paces and came out with a shortlist of the pieces that actually earn their place in a student wardrobe.
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Why Under Armour works for students
Student life demands a lot from your kit. You need gear that performs in the gym, holds up through back-to-back wear, looks decent enough to wear outside of a sports hall and ideally doesn't cost a fortune to replace every term. Under Armour ticks all of those boxes.
Here's why it earns a spot in the student wardrobe:
The tech is real. HeatGear keeps you cool in the gym, moisture-wicking fabrics actually work, and the fits are built to move with you rather than against you.
The core pieces are incredibly versatile. UA Tech tees and Rival Fleece hoodies are the kind of things you wear on the pitch, in the gym and to a 9am lecture without thinking twice.
The quality holds up. These aren't pieces that fall apart after one wash. UA gear is built to last through proper training, which means it also lasts through student life.
With our Under Armour student discount, the price point becomes genuinely reasonable for what you're getting.
Whether you're a five-days-a-week gym person, a casual runner, a team sports player or just someone who wants activewear that's actually functional, there's a UA piece for you.
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Our Under Armour picks
We didn't just take Under Armour's word for it. We headed in, tried things on and here's what actually stood out.
UA Tech Men's Short Sleeve — £30.00
The tee that started it all. UA Tech is Under Armour's original training fabric and it's still one of the best things they make. Lightweight, quick-drying, moisture-wicking and with a loose cut that works for training and just wearing around. It comes in an enormous range of colourways so you'll find something that fits your vibe whether that's all black, bright colours or somewhere in the middle.
It's the kind of t-shirt you end up owning in three colours because it works for everything, every day.
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UA Rival Fleece Men's Hoodie — £55.00
The hoodie that goes everywhere. The Rival Fleece is made from an ultra-soft cotton-blend fleece with a brushed interior that feels like wearing a blanket but still looks put together. It's the go-to layer for warm-up, cool-down, lecture, commute and everything in between. Clean kangaroo pocket, no-fuss logo, comfortable without being sloppy.
If you're going to own one UA hoodie, make it this one. It's a proper wardrobe staple.
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UA Vanish Woven Men's 6" Shorts — £40.00
The shorts that students are actually buying. Lightweight woven fabric, a 6" inseam that hits in the right place, and a fit that works for training, running or just getting around campus when it's warm. They have a secure zip pocket for your phone and keys, which alone puts them ahead of half the competition. Versatile enough to wear on a run or to the gym, comfortable enough to not think about changing out of them after.
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UA Meridian Women's Leggings — £75.00
The legging you'll actually want to train in. The Meridian uses UA's super-soft, stretchy fabric with a high-rise fit and no-slip waistband that genuinely stays put, which sounds obvious but isn't as common as it should be. Flatlock seams mean no chafing, and the side pocket is big enough for your phone. They perform well for yoga, gym, running and everything in between.
Available in a great range of colours and they look expensive without being eye-watering, especially with the student discount.
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UA Infinity High Women's Sports Bra — £55.00
High-support without the complicated fastenings. The Infinity High uses UA's one-piece moulded padding and mesh panels to give you the coverage and support you need for high-impact training, without the faff of a hook-and-eye back. The adjustable straps can be worn straight or crossed, and it sits comfortably under pretty much anything.
If you've been getting by with a medium-support bra during high-intensity workouts, this is the upgrade your body will thank you for.
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UA Rival Fleece Women's Hoodie — £50.00
Same great Rival Fleece formula, cut for women. The same ultra-soft cotton-blend fleece, the same brushed interior warmth, but with a silhouette that's slightly more relaxed and designed to work with everything from leggings to wide-leg joggers. Available in a load of colourways that lean into that easy, campus-ready aesthetic.
The Rival Fleece is the kind of hoodie that once you own one, you can't imagine not having it.
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UA Sonic 7 — £100.00
The trainers that actually earn the word performance. The Sonic 7 uses UA's HOVR cushioning technology, which gives you a genuinely responsive, comfortable ride whether you're running a 5k, doing intervals, or just doing a lot of walking around campus. Connected technology (via the MapMyRun app) also tracks your runs and gives feedback on your form if you want to get into that.
They look good too, which matters. You're not going to only wear these to run in.
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UA Hustle 6.0 Backpack — £55.00
The gym bag that works as a uni bag too. The Hustle 6.0 has a water-resistant UA Storm finish, a padded laptop sleeve, a vented pocket for dirty kit or shoes and HeatGear shoulder straps so it's comfortable to wear even when it's heavy. It's the kind of bag that genuinely does it all without looking like a kit bag or a school rucksack.
If you need one bag that works from the library to the gym and back again, this is it.
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