MSDN Academic Alliance (MSDN AA)

MSDN AA is the easiest and most inexpensive way for students and faculty in the technology and design fields to get the latest Microsoft software they need. MSDN AA now refers to a family of memberships available to meet the different needs of the academic audience.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Departments Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA) Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA) membership, formerly known as MSDN AA, provides the easiest and most inexpensive way for universities to make the latest Microsoft software available in labs, classrooms, and on student PCs. Developer AA is an annual membership for departments that use technology in support of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses.

Visual, Illustration, Design and Art Departments Developer Academic Alliance (Developer AA) Membership is for Art/Design schools and universities to make the latest Microsoft Expression design tools available in labs, classrooms, and on student’s PCs. Designer AA is an annual membership for departments that use technology in support of Visualization, Illustration, Design and Art courses.

Why not use ELMS to help manage your MSDN AA?

MSDN AA ELMS is a license management system that enables programme administrators to tailor their MSDN AA subscription to their departmental needs. ELMS is provided FREE to MSDN AA subscribers. ELMS online distribution of software offers a key benefit of vastly reducing time spent on administration.

ELMS takes care of all the administrative functions of the MSDN AA programme, while offering an easy-to-use, 24x7 service to your users with the latest MSDN AA software programs.

Apply here for an ELMS account today.

Benefits if using ELMS

• A private website accessed only by you and your faculty/students.

• Organises MSDN AA software into a browseable online product catalogue.

• Requires end-user authentication prior to enabling distribution.

• Distributes software via many delivery methods including Hosted ELMS: download directly via ELMS

• Distributes all product keys (activation codes) required for installation.

• Distributes Student Use Guidelines and tracks student agreement during ordering process.

• Tracks all software distributed to students and faculty.

• Meets all Microsoft compliance requirements.

• Respects your students' and faculty members' privacy.

• Has over 700 MSDN AA products available to you.

MSDN Academic Alliance Resources

MSDN Academic Alliance Contact Information

MSDN AA Customer Support:

Tel: 0800 0517215

Email: academicalliance@eu.subservices.com

Alternatively contact the UK Academic team on ukacinfo@microsoft.com

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How do I Register or renew my membership?

To register or renew your membership head to the MSDN AA registration website: Visit the registration website.

I am school, which MSDN AA is best?

High School Academic Alliance membership is an exciting, affordable way to provide teachers and students with the cutting-edge software that IT professionals use. For innovative learning experiences, use the development and design tools found in Visual Studio and Expression Web; a new curriculum unit and tutorials are now available for Expression Web. High School AA is an annual membership for schools that makes Microsoft software available in labs, classrooms and on students’ PCs.

How much does MSDN AA cost?

Cost and how to subscribe:

Keeping costs low for universities is a key objective of MSDN AA subscriptions. There are now several options to help you choose the right membership for your department and students. We highly recommend the electronic fulfilment package as this makes deploying the MSDN AA subscription easy and more time efficient for you. Please see the below example of pricing structures. For the latest pricing please contact MSDN AA customer support:

MSDN AA Customer Support:
Tel: 0800 0517215
Email: academicalliance@eu.subservices.com