Top Christmas gifts for university students based on their degree

Every study area has its own rhythm, style and day-to-day demands, so selecting something that connects to someone’s degree can both feel personal and be genuinely useful.

Whether they’re designing, coding, crafting or constantly on the go, here are thoughtful ideas to help you find the perfect present for the student in your life.

Gift ideas for students in these study areas

• Health Science
• Naturopathy
• Community Services
• Psychological Science
• Nutrition
• Counselling
• Communication Design
• Graphic Design
• Fashion
• Interior Design
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Business
• Marketing
• Event Management

Health Science

Health Science students spend their days learning, attending workshops and moving between labs and classrooms. They’re also probably aware of their health, so practical gifts that support their comfort and wellbeing are always appreciated.

• Durable backpack or tote bag with space for books and devices
• Stainless-steel water bottle or tumbler
• Compact lunch containers for easy and healthy meal prep
• Comfortable sneakers for long days on campus

Naturopathy

Naturopathy students are passionate about wellness, botanicals and hands-on learning. Calm, creative tools will fit beautifully into their study routine.

• Essential oil set and diffuser
• Herb-growing kits featuring chamomile, lavender or basil
• Amber jars and droppers for blends and tinctures
• Botanical prints or herbal reference books
• Wellness journal for observations and ideas
• Sample box of herbal teas

Community Services

Community Services students are dedicated to supporting others, so look for gifts to support them and help them stay grounded during placements and study.

• Calming self-care packs featuring tea or mindfulness tools
• Spacious tote bag for carrying resources
• Elegant planner or diary for coordinating fieldwork
• Reusable coffee cup for early starts
• Subscriptions to mindfulness or resilience apps

Psychological Science

Psychology students enjoy exploring how people think and feel. Gifts that support focus and wellbeing pair naturally with their degree.

• Guided meditation app subscription
• Brain puzzles or cognitive challenge books
• Blue-light glasses to ease screen time
• Journals or gratitude books
• Mindfulness colouring books or sensory tools

Nutrition

Nutrition students love learning about food and healthy eating. Kitchen-friendly gifts help them bring theory to life and indulge their love of creating delicious meals.

• Meal-prep containers or bento lunch boxes
• Beautiful Australian cookbooks
• Digital kitchen scales or measuring sets
• Grocery or fresh-market gift cards
• Subscriptions to food or wellness magazines

Counselling

Counselling students usually value calm, soothing environments. Comfort-focused gifts help them create warm spaces for learning and relaxing.

• Soft lighting, including salt lamps or warm LEDs
• Indoor plants for a peaceful study nook
• Beautiful notebooks
• Cushions or throws for a cosy study area
• Room fragrances like diffusers or sprays

Communication Design

Communication Design students thrive on creativity, colour and visual storytelling. Practical tools that support doodling and creative expression are always a hit.

• Premium sketchbooks and fineliner sets
• Colour-accurate desk lamps
• Books on typography or branding
• Software gift cards or digital brush packs
• Portable drawing tablets

Graphic Design

Graphic Design students work across digital platforms and value precision. Tools that support their creative process are usually welcome.

• Pen tablet or stylus upgrades
• Pantone colour guides
• High-capacity external drives
• Monitor calibrators
• Subscriptions to design magazines

Fashion

Fashion students work with texture, colour and construction every day. Stylish, practical tools help build their technical confidence.

• Sewing toolkits, quality threads and scissors
• Fashion-illustration sketchpads
• Fabric-store gift cards
• Trend-forecasting books
• Adjustable dress forms

Interior Design

Interior Design students love working with materials and spatial concepts. Gifts that support visual planning help them bring ideas to life.

• Material swatch kits or colour-sample books
• Inspiring desk décor
• Subscriptions to interior design or architecture magazines
• High-quality rulers and cutting mats
• Portable pouches for samples
• Decor pieces that fit their personal style, like candles or serving ware

Information Technology

IT students enjoy solving problems and diving into new tech. Get them the latest gadget, or something to level up their desk set up.

• Folding Bluetooth keyboards
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• USB hubs and cable organisers
• Portable monitors
• Desk RGB light strips

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity students love understanding digital systems and how to protect them. Analytical, problem-solving gifts suit them well.

• Password manager subscription
• Privacy webcam covers or RFID-blocking wallets
• Encrypted USB drives
• Cybersecurity challenge books
• Logic or puzzle-based games

Business

Business students are organised, motivated, and focused on their next steps. Professional tools are always welcome.

• Goal-focused planners
• High-quality laptop bags or backpacks
• Wireless chargers or smart desk accessories
• Business books by Australian authors
• Subscriptions to magazines like The Economist

Marketing

Marketing students are creative, curious, and always watching the latest trends. Gifts that spark ideas or support content creation go a long way.

• Ring lights or compact tripods
• Books on branding or digital strategy
• Subscriptions to design or analytics tools
• Tickets to marketing industry events
• Portable microphones

Event Management

Event Management students thrive in energetic, fast-paced environments. Practical, stylish tools help them stay organised on the go, especially during work experience.

• Wireless earbuds
• Portable chargers or multi-port power banks
• Leak proof coffee cup
• Tickets to industry events or festivals
• Functional travel bags

Merry Christmas and happy gifting! May your presents spark joy, inspire big dreams and add a little extra magic to every student’s study journey.