Try Azure for Students free today
Get $100 credit and free developer tools. Sign up without a credit card.
Here's just some of what you can do
Start building apps
Explore AI
Work with big data sets
Get $100 credit to use in 12 months, plus free services
Certain types and amounts of these services are free each month—while you have your credit.
Visual Studio Code
DEVELOPER TOOLSFree
Machine Learning
AI + MACHINE LEARNINGFree
Workspaces
SQL Server 2019 Developer Edition
DEVELOPER TOOLSFree
Linux Virtual Machines
COMPUTE750 hours
B1S Standard tier
SQL Database
DATABASES250 GB
App Service
COMPUTE10
web, mobile, or API apps
Functions
COMPUTE1,000,000
requests per month
Microsoft IoT Hub
INTERNET OF THINGS8,000
messages per day
Face
AI + MACHINE LEARNING30,000 transactions
S0 tier
Before you build in Azure, build your skills for free
Learn basic cloud concepts, get an overview of many Azure services, and deploy services for free with hands-on exercises.
Find out the kinds of solutions that AI makes possible and learn considerations for responsible AI practices.
Learn about the decisions you make before creating a virtual machine (VM). See ways to create and manage VMs.
Learn how to build and host a website. Use the programming language of your choice with no need to manage infrastructure.
Use Python, Flask, and Azure Cognitive Services to build a web app that incorporates AI to translate text.
Ready? Here's a review of how it works
Start free with $100 credit to use in 12 months. While you have your credit, get free services too.
After you use your credit, wait until the 12 months are over and sign up again if you’re still a student. You'll get $100 credit and free services—just like before.
If you don't want to wait, move to pay as you go. You'll get 25+ services free always. Only pay if you use more than the free monthly amounts.
Frequently asked questions
What happens once I use all of my $100 free credit?
We'll send you an email so you can decide if you want to move to pay as you go. If you do, you'll keep getting free monthly amounts of popular services. If you don't, your subscription and products will be disabled.
Can I apply any of my $100 credit towards Azure Marketplace offers?
No, you can't use your credit for Azure Marketplace offers. However, many Azure Marketplace partners offer free trials of their solutions.
How many Azure for Students accounts am I allowed to sign up for?
There is a limit of one account per person.
How do I get my free developer tools?
After you create your Azure for Students account, download the tools from the Azure Education Hub.
More offers for students and educators
Azure for Students Starter
Available to high school or secondary students*
- Develop web and mobile app scenarios.
- Access and download professional developer software.
- Sign up without a credit card.
*Age restrictions apply. See FAQ for eligibility and offer details.
Azure free account
Available to educators and faculty
- Get popular services free for 12 months and 25+ services free always.
- Start with $200 credit to use in your first 30 days.
- After your credit, pay for only what you use beyond free amounts of services.