The UK's Trusted Digital Identity Platform for Education
TOTUM ID helps universities, colleges and education providers deliver secure digital student identities aligned with UK government standards, enhancing the student experience, reducing administrative burden and simplifying access to services.
More than a digital student ID — combining trusted identity, student engagement, exclusive benefits and actionable insights to improve satisfaction, strengthen retention and build lifelong connections.
825k+
Students with access to TOTUM ID
7,500+
Universities, colleges & training providers
Millions
TOTUM IDs issued across the UK
Trusted by education providers
Trusted by over 825,000 students
7,500+ partner institutions
Aligned with UK government identity standards
Supporting learners across the UK
How It Works
One trusted platform. Four simple steps.
01 - Verify
Secure Identity Verification
Students securely verify their identity and enrolment using digital identity technology aligned with UK government standards, ensuring the right students access the right services and entitlements while supporting effective safeguarding.
02 - Activate
Instant Digital Student ID
Students receive a secure digital student ID instantly accessible from their smartphone — no physical card required.
03 - Engage
Connected Student Experience
Students use their TOTUM ID to access campus spaces, activities, services, events, exclusive benefits, partner offers and trusted digital experiences.
04 - Measure
Data & Insights
Gain valuable insights into student engagement, digital ID usage, campaign performance and service adoption to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.
Who You Can Support
One Identity. Every Learner.
TOTUM ID supports students throughout every stage of their educational journey — whether studying on campus, online or through work-based learning.
University Students
Deliver a modern student experience with secure digital identity and exclusive benefits.
Further Education Students
Support learners across colleges with trusted digital identification and engagement.
Apprentices
Provide apprentices with secure digital identity, recognition and tailored benefits.
International Students
Offer a trusted, mobile-first identity that simplifies access to services and support.
Distance & Online Learners
Enable remote learners to verify their identity and access services wherever they study.
Postgraduate Students
Support continuing learners with secure identity and ongoing engagement.
Alumni
Maintain lifelong relationships through continued access to benefits and digital identity.
Staff
Provide secure digital identity and exclusive benefits for academic and professional services staff.
As TOTUM's offering continues to expand, education providers gain access to an evolving platform that supports students from pre-enrolment and study through to completion and beyond — creating opportunities for lifelong engagement.
How Education Providers Use TOTUM ID
One platform. Endless possibilities.
Identity
Digital Student ID
Replace physical student cards with a secure digital identity aligned with UK government standards.
Verification
Student Verification
Enable trusted verification for discounts, services, exams, placements and partner organisations.
Access
Campus Access
Support secure access to buildings, facilities, libraries and events.
Engagement
Student Engagement
Deliver personalised communications, targeted campaigns and exclusive opportunities throughout the learner journey.
Value
Student Benefits
Provide access to thousands of exclusive discounts, offers and rewards that add genuine value to the student experience.
Futures
Employability & Lifelong Learning
Support students as they transition into employment while maintaining engagement through lifelong digital identity.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing & Student Support
Connect students with wellbeing services, safeguarding resources and support when they need it most.
Intelligence
Data & Insights
Gain a deeper understanding of student engagement, service usage and campaign performance to continually improve the student experience.
Education Sectors We Support
Built for every type of education provider.
Why Choose TOTUM ID?
Built for today.
Ready for tomorrow.
Today's students expect digital-first experiences that are simple, secure and valuable. TOTUM ID helps education providers modernise student identity while enhancing engagement, improving operational efficiency and strengthening connections with students throughout their educational journey.
- Digitise student identity and verification
- Enhance the student experience
- Reduce reliance on physical student cards
- Improve operational efficiency
- Increase student engagement and participation
- Deliver exclusive student benefits and rewards
- Strengthen trust through secure digital identity aligned with UK government standards
- Access valuable student insights and engagement analytics
- Build lifelong relationships with students and alumni
- Future-proof your institution's digital identity strategy
Built in line with UK DVS Framework
TOTUM ID is built in line with the UK Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework — providing institutions with a secure, scalable platform that combines trusted identity, learner engagement and actionable insight.
Unlike traditional campus card solutions, TOTUM ID extends far beyond identification — creating a connected student experience that supports recruitment, engagement, wellbeing, employability and lifelong alumni relationships.
825k+
Students supported
7,500+
Partner institutions
Partner With TOTUM ID
Ready to transform your students' experience?
Whether you're looking to modernise student identity, improve engagement, simplify verification or provide greater value to your learners, TOTUM ID helps you create connected, secure and future-ready education experiences.