NOTESxUNIVERSITY: a simple guide to get organized, study better, and save time.
Taking notes at university isn’t enough.
The real problem is finding them again, understanding them, and using them when you need them — especially during exams.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to manage your notes in a simple, digital, and functional way — without making your life more complicated.
How do you organize digital notes?
The first step is having a clear system.
Create:
- one folder for each course
- subfolders for lectures, slides, and exercises
During class, take essential notes.
Afterwards, reread and organize them — that’s where real studying begins.
A simple system always works better than a perfect but complicated one.
What are the best apps for taking notes on a tablet?
A tablet is one of the most convenient tools for studying.
The apps most used by students are:
- GoodNotes – ideal if you write by hand
- Notability – useful if you record lectures
- OneNote – free and cross-platform
- Notion – perfect for well-structured text notes
There isn’t one single “best” app — only the one that works best for you.
What are free templates for university notes?
Using a template helps you stay organized from the very first lecture.
You can find free templates on:
- Canva
- Notion
There are templates for:
- theoretical lectures
- practice sessions
- summaries
- exam revision
The right template won’t make you study more — but it will help you study better.
What software truly helps organize university notes?
A good note-taking software isn’t just for writing — it helps you:
- organize
- quickly find information
- study more effectively
The most commonly used are:
- OneNote
- Notion
- Evernote
Today, there are also more advanced tools that help you:
- summarize notes
- highlight key concepts
- turn long notes into ready-to-review material
This is the future of studying: less time copying, more time understanding.
You don’t need to use a thousand tools.
You need a method that is simple, consistent, and sustainable over time.
If you can:
- organize well
- digitize when necessary
- sync everything
- simplify your notes
Studying becomes much less exhausting.