Q. Please tell me about Azure for Students.
A. Azure for Students is a cloud service support program for students provided by Microsoft.
Students enrolled at a university can apply individually and use various Azure cloud services for free up to a certain amount without registering a credit card.
Because students can experience cloud technologies used in actual development and research, such as virtual machines, databases, and AI services, the program can be used for classes, research activities, and self-study.
Reference: Build in the cloud with Azure for Students for free
Eligibility for Azure for Students
The program is available to students who meet the following conditions.
- You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at Nagoya University or Gifu University.
- You have an organization account.
- You meet the Azure for Students eligibility requirements established by Microsoft.
※Faculty and staff are not eligible.
How to Use Azure for Students
- Access https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/students.
- Click “Get started with Azure.”
- Sign in with your personal Microsoft account.
- Click “Start” under “Azure for Students.”
- Enter the required information on the educational institution verification screen.
Enter your THERS mail adress in “School email address.” Microsoft determines your affiliated university based on the domain. - Perform “Verify your academic status.”
- Click the link in the verification email you receive.
- Sign in with your personal Microsoft account.
- Click “Verify” to confirm your student eligibility.
- Sign in to the Azure portal (https://portal.azure.com/) with your personal Microsoft account and start using the service.
Notes on Using Azure for Students
- Commercial use is not permitted.
- Use the service only for educational, learning, or research purposes.
- There is a limit to the available credit.
- You must renew your subscription after 12 months from the start of use.
- Manage security appropriately on your own, including password management and access permission settings.
- Comply with the terms of use and the conditions established by Microsoft.
Support System
For information on how to use Azure for Students, technical inquiries, and troubleshooting, please use Microsoft’s official support.
Official Microsoft Information
Microsoft Support
For questions regarding Azure for Students, please contact Microsoft Support directly.
(The THERS Account Help Center provides assistance as a supplementary contact point for guidance on application procedures and related matters.)