This study investigated a range of self-reported health behaviours and lifestyle features of students from seven universities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The size and importance of this population that comprise the highly educated segments of young adults is receiving increased attention (e.g. 2, 33, 41–43) by educators, decision makers and public health policies. The present study increases our knowledge of the health profiles of these young adults, and adds to our understanding of the health promoting variables that contribute to the wellbeing of university students, or alternatively any of the damaging lifestyle characteristics that could compromise their present and future health.