Spotify Premium Student is the music service’s student offer. It costs less than the standard Premium plan but requires proof that you are studying. This guide shows the prices stated by Spotify, explains the check through SheerID and describes what happens after your studies. For a comparison of streaming services for students, see the overview of student discounts for streaming and subscriptions.
Short answer: According to Spotify’s German student page, Spotify Premium Student costs 6.99 € per month. The first month is free if you have not tried Premium before. The offer runs for up to four years. Spotify checks eligibility through the provider SheerID. Premium Individual costs 12.99 € per month at the regular rate. Last updated: October 2026. Offers change often.
Key points
- Spotify Premium Student costs 6.99 € per month after the free month. According to Spotify, Premium Individual costs 12.99 € per month.
- The first month is free. It does not apply if you have already tried Spotify Premium.
- The student offer runs for up to four years.
- The check of your student status is handled by the provider SheerID.
- When your studies end, the subscription is switched to Premium Individual, according to Spotify’s FAQ.
Offer at a glance
The values come from Spotify’s German student page, as of October 2026.
| Offer | Regular price | Student price | Duration | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify Premium Student | 12.99 € per month (Premium Individual) | 1 month free, then 6.99 € per month | Up to 4 years | SheerID, check of student status |
Who can use Spotify Premium Student?
Spotify requires that you are enrolled at an eligible, accredited university. The page also recommends being over 18 years old. Spotify does not publish a list of countries or individual universities. Whether your university is accepted in the check becomes clear during sign-up.
For how verification providers work and which proofs are usually requested, read Student verification explained: SheerID, UNiDAYS, Student Beans and university email.
How do you activate the offer?
The steps are short. Start with the account you want to use for the subscription later, because switching accounts afterwards is more cumbersome.
- Open Spotify’s German student page and start the offer.
- Sign in with your Spotify account or create a new one.
- Check your student status through SheerID. Have ready the documents it asks for as proof.
- Confirm your payment method. The first month is free, after which the price of 6.99 € per month applies.
- Note the date on which the offer ends and check in time whether you are still eligible then.
What happens after your studies?
Spotify states in its FAQ that the subscription is switched to Premium Individual when your studies end. According to the page, it then costs 12.99 € per month. You can also cancel earlier if you no longer need it. If you change university or take a semester off, check whether you still meet the requirements. The page says nothing specific about this.
For how to handle subscriptions after your student status ends, see When student status ends: subscriptions, licences and deadlines.
What does the offer cost over your studies?
Assumption: you use the offer for 24 months, and the first month is free. You then pay 23 × 6.99 € = 160.77 €. At the regular price of 12.99 € per month, 24 months would cost 24 × 12.99 € = 311.76 €. The difference is therefore about 151 €. The calculation shows only the monthly price, not fees for other payment methods or a change of plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free month included automatically?
Spotify offers one month free for students. The free month does not apply to users who have already tried Spotify Premium. In that case it does not apply to you. The page shows the price you pay during sign-up.
Do I need a university email address for Spotify Premium Student?
Spotify names the check through SheerID and enrolment at an accredited university as requirements. The page does not say in detail whether a university email address is enough or whether another proof is needed. Keep both options ready.
How long can I use the student offer?
Spotify states up to four years. After that, the subscription changes to Premium Individual. The page does not say whether your status is checked again every year.
Are there plans for several people for students?
We could not reliably verify on the student page whether plans for several people are offered to students. Check the Spotify site before you choose another plan.
Is the offer worth it if I listen to little music?
That depends on how you use it. Calculate 6.99 € per month over the period you need and compare it with free options or a family plan if you have access to one. For a comparison of music services, see music streaming for students.
Next steps
- Compare the price of 6.99 € with your current music subscription and with offers from other providers.
- Activate the student offer only if you will use it regularly.
- After the free month, check the first charge and put a date for checking your status in your calendar.
- Switch or cancel in time before your studies end if you do not want to keep paying.
Related guides
- Student discounts for streaming and subscriptions
- Music streaming for students: Spotify, Apple Music and Deezer compared
- Trial months and student subscriptions
- Student verification explained
Sources: Spotify: Premium for students (German page, as of October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
