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Study partner
Find a study partner online.
Some days a whole room is too much — you want one person who shows up at the same time and works next to you. Post a time for a 1:1 video session, join someone who's already waiting, or search people by country, city and interests.
1:1 sessions are part of the free plan.
Why a study partner helps
A study partner is accountability you can see. When someone is waiting for you at 7 p.m., you show up. When they're working through their thesis, you're less likely to scroll. And when the session ends, you both have something done.
Your partner doesn't need to study the same subject. They're there to work next to you, not to tutor you — like a friend across the library table. StudyDuo is a study partner app for iPhone and Android, and it works in your browser too.
1:1 sessions
How a 1:1 study session works
- 1
Post a time
Write what you'll work on, pick 30 to 120 minutes, and choose now, today, tomorrow or another time.
- 2
Someone joins
Your post goes on the 1:1 board. If you picked now, you wait in the video, and whoever joins comes straight in.
- 3
Work together
Say hi, agree on a plan, then get to work. A 1:1 has sound, so you can check in at the end — or keep your mic off.
Find study partners by country, city and interests
Find Partners lets you search everyone who studies on StudyDuo.
Country and city
Study with someone in your time zone, or close to you.
Online now
See who's online right now, so your message gets a quick answer.
Message and follow
Send a message to plan a session, and follow people to know when they start studying.
A study partner app, not a dating app
StudyDuo is for getting work done. Profiles are about what you study and when, not about looks, and a blue check means a reviewer confirmed the photo is really that person.
You choose who sees your video, and you can hide, report or block anyone. 1:1 sessions are only for people with a verified photo, and in the UK, 16- and 17-year-olds meet only each other in a 1:1.
Study buddy, accountability partner or study group?
Call it what you like. Want one person who sees you start and finish? Post a 1:1 — an accountability partner at a set time. Prefer a quiet group? Join the online study group: Focus Room is open 24/7, and once a day Study Hour gathers everyone at the same time.
- A study buddy for one session, or the same partner every evening
- An accountability partner who sees you start and finish
- A quiet group when you'd rather not talk at all
FAQ
Study partner FAQ
How do I find a study partner online?
Post a time for a 1:1 session on StudyDuo, or join someone who's already waiting. You can also search people by country, city and interests in Find Partners and message them.
Does my study partner need to study the same subject?
No. Each of you works on your own task. The point is to work at the same time, side by side.
Is it free to find a study partner?
Yes. 1:1 sessions are part of the free plan, which includes an hour of video a day. New accounts get 14 days of Premium without the limit.
Can we talk during a 1:1 session?
Yes. 1:1 sessions have sound. In Focus Room and Study Hour, mics are off.
Can I find a study buddy online for free?
Yes. Finding people, messaging them and 1:1 sessions are all on the free plan, with an hour of video a day.
Is it safe?
You choose who sees your video and can hide, report or block anyone. A blue check means the profile photo was verified, and only verified people can join a 1:1. In the UK, 16- and 17-year-olds meet only each other in a 1:1.
What's the difference between a study partner and a study group?
A study partner is one person in a 1:1 session. For a group, join Focus Room, which is open 24/7, or Study Hour, when everyone studies at the same time once a day.
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