What is a student number?

A student number, also known as a student identification number, is a unique identifier assigned to a student by an educational institution. It is used for record-keeping purposes and to distinguish one student from another. Student numbers are typically assigned when the student first enrolls in the institution and are used throughout their academic career there. The format and length of student numbers may vary between institutions, but they often consist of a combination of letters and numbers. Student numbers are confidential and should not be shared with anyone outside the institution without the student's consent.