Microsoft UK Education - Software Licensing - Buying for Students

• Microsoft Office System 2007
• The Ultimate Steal offer
• Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
• Software4Students.co.uk
• The Basement
• Dell Computers
• Schools Agreement
• SESP UK Pilot Agreement
• Microsoft Live@edu

There are a number of different versions of the Office system available at special educational pricing, as outlined in the table below.

The Ultimate Steal offer Students with a [.ac.uk] email address can purchase Microsoft Office Ultimate for just £38.95.

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 is available from normal software retailers – online and in shops – and is licensed for home use. As this is available for any home user, you do not need to prove that you are a student or associated with an educational establishment. It retails for around £119. Find an online retailer

Software4Students.co.uk Students and parents can purchase a range of software at discounted prices including Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 for under £49. All you need to do is login, pick your products and checkout - no student card required!

The Basement is the new online shop from RM where students can purchase a range of Microsoft software at discounted educational prices. All you need to do is register your details and what school you attend on the site and your school can then receive cash back up to 5% on all purchases.

Dell has re-launched its Student Computing Initiative for this year’s student intake. The programme, which provides a choice of PCs with Microsoft Office 2007 Pro, 3 year onsite support and McAfee as a complete discounted solution.

Schools Agreement — Establishments can also license all or some of their students for home use of Microsoft software, through their School Agreement. When students leave the establishment, they inherit perpetual rights to use the software.

SESP UK Pilot Agreement — The Subscription Enrolment for Schools(SESP)-U.K. Pilot gives academic customers in the United Kingdom (U.K.) greater choice and flexibility in how they acquire and use Microsoft products by providing user- and PC-based pricing options with no institution-wide commitment. This pilot offer for schools and local authorities in the U.K. will launch 6 July, 2009.

Microsoft Live @ Edu offers students a fantastic range of services, including online storage, workspaces, email, calendars, instant messaging and blogs, and the chance to see new innovations such as Microsoft Surface and Halo 3 and keep up-to-date with new developments.