Microsoft Copilot for students is mainly a question about the discount on Microsoft 365. Copilot sits inside the Office programmes that many students use anyway. This guide shows what the German offer page from Microsoft confirms and where information is missing. Last updated: October 2026.
Quick answer: Microsoft offers students in Germany a 50 percent discount on Microsoft 365 Single, which includes Copilot. The page does not show a readable euro amount for the subscription. Verification works through a university email address or a proof of study. Last updated: October 2026, offers change often.
The most important points
- The offer page names a 50 percent discount on Microsoft 365 Single.
- According to the page, Copilot is included, among others in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.
- The page does not show a readable regular euro price or a student price in euros.
- Verification uses a university email address or, alternatively, proofs such as a study plan or an admission letter.
- According to the Microsoft FAQ, availability and the amount of the discount depend on region and offer.
Offer at a glance
| Service | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Single with Copilot (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) | Regular euro price not readable on the page | 50 percent discount, euro amount not documented | As long as student status applies, renewal needs proof within the last year | University email address, university account or proof of study |
All information comes from the German offer page and the Microsoft FAQ on the student discount, last updated October 2026. Availability changes by region and offer, so check the price in the purchase process.
What is included in the offer?
According to the offer page, Copilot is available in the desktop apps Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. Image generation with Copilot Chat is also included. AI usage restrictions apply, which you should read in your account.
In Excel, automatic saving must be switched on. For that the file has to be stored in OneDrive. If you work locally without OneDrive, you lose this function, so review the settings before your first project.
How much does it cost?
The page gives a 50 percent discount but no readable euro amount for the monthly price. A calculation is therefore possible only with an assumption. Assumption: the regular monthly price would be 10 euros. With a 50 percent discount you would pay 5 euros per month. You see the actual amount in the purchase process.
How to activate the offer
- Open the German offer page from Microsoft for students and check the product and price.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new one.
- Choose the student verification and enter your university email address. Alternatively, upload a proof, such as a dated student card, a study plan or an admission letter.
- After the purchase, check in your account that the discount and Copilot are shown.
What happens after your studies?
The discount depends on your student status. If the status ends, the price rises to the regular monthly price, according to the offer page. For a renewal you must prove your status within the last year.
Therefore plan the time after graduation with the regular price. If your employer provides a licence, that solution is often the better fit.
How does this fit your studies?
For term papers, presentations and spreadsheets, the Office package is often the starting point. Copilot can produce drafts, but it does not replace checking sources and figures. If you work with Excel evaluations, store the file in OneDrive early so the functions run reliably.
If your university already gives you an Office licence, check whether the offer adds real value. Double subscriptions are unnecessary costs. Also do not upload unpublished research data into the assistant. The rules of your institute apply to AI features in Office as well.
Frequently asked questions
Does the offer also apply to Copilot as a separate subscription?
The page describes the offer as Microsoft 365 Single with Copilot. It does not say whether other Copilot products are discounted too.
Do I always need a university email address?
No, according to the offer page, proofs such as enrolment data, a university account or an international student card are also possible.
Is there a university licence?
Universities can provide Microsoft licences through their contracts. Ask your computing centre whether your university offers Office access before you pay privately.
May I use Copilot in my term paper?
Your examination regulations and your institute decide this. Do not enter personal or unpublished research data, and check every AI output before you use it.
What applies when renewing?
Your student status must be proven within the last year for a renewal. Collect proofs such as enrolment certificates early.
What to do now
- Check whether you have a university email address or another proof ready.
- Ask the computing centre whether your university has a licence.
- Buy the offer only once the price is clear in the purchase process.
- Read the rules of your institute on AI use before you use Copilot for graded work.
Related guides
- Studentenrabatte für Software und Apps 2026: Der Überblick (in German)
- KI-Tools für Studierende 2026: Welche Angebote es mit Studentenstatus gibt (in German)
- AI Use in Studies: Rules, Disclosure and Tools
- Digital Note-Taking Apps for Studying: Top Tools Compared
Sources: Microsoft offer page for students in Germany (status October 2026), Microsoft FAQ on the student discount (status October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
